Chandler Burr, the curator of olfactory art at the Museum of Art and Design in New York and former scent critic for the New York Times, presents an exquisite exploration of the relationship between Christian Dior and perfumes in a new book published by Rizzoli New York. The 300-page book retraces the olfactory trail of … Read more
Le Labo (“The Lab”), the high-end fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand with a distinct French heritage, was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies. The acquisition is expected to close in November 2014. Founded in 2006 by fragrance industry veterans Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi, Le Labo provides a highly selective assortment of exceptional fragrance and … Read more
“The first bar dedicated to the art of cocktails in combination with the world of perfume and aromas” Fifteen Ritz-Carlton Berlin’s cocktails are arranged as an exhibit with their ingredients and spirits on display in a new bar inspired by the world of haute parfumerie. Based on fragrances and memories, the new drinks experience called … Read more
The 5th Esxence 2013 was a great opportunity to meet the Italian Luxury Perfume house Xerjoff helmed by Sergio Momo, its founder and creative director. We had the pleasure of taking with Sergio, a perfectionist with an unrivaled passion for fine arts, quality, rarity, heritage in combination with innovation. We saw, smelled and experienced on … Read more
A journey of fantasy in the world of artistic perfumery Milan is definetly the Capital City of Artistic Perfumery. For 5 years in a row, Esxence fair brings souls of rare sensibility for an olfactive journey through new and old niche perfume creations. Esxence is now an unmissable event for perfume addicts who have a special … Read more
After a six-year gap, Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is reintroducing some of his famous scents. Brand’s classic perfumes including Yohji Yamamoto Homme, Yohji Essential and Yohji Senses will be re-released this year. In a licensing deal with IFD group, Yamamoto announced plans to produce new perfumes in collaboration with Givaudan perfumer Olivier Pescheux, known for … Read more