How Zegna turned its founder’s intimate world into bottles of liquid memory

Zegna, the Italian luxury menswear house known for its exceptional fabrics and understated tailoring, has just launched its first major fragrance collection in years — and it is not what you might expect from a high-end menswear house. Memorie is a set of six eaux de parfum, each one built around a specific moment, place, … Read more

Exploring Europe’s Top Niche Perfumers and Their Vibrant Creations

The world of fragrance is a realm where artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship intertwine to create olfactory masterpieces. While well-known fragrance houses dominate the market, Europe is also home to a vibrant niche perfumery scene. Let’s embark on a fragrant journey to discover the top niche perfumers from Europe, explore their award-winning creations, delve into their … Read more

The finalists of the 2016 edition of the Art and Olfaction Awards

The conference room of the eighth edition of Esxence – The Scent of Excellence (31 March – 3 April 2016, Milan) hosted the official announcement of the finalists of the 2016 edition of the Art and Olfaction Awards, the prestigious international award that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence within global independent, artisan and experimental perfumery. … Read more

2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards to celebrate excellence in independent and artisan perfumery

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Institute for Art and Olfaction announced the opening of submissions for 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Art and Olfaction Awards, a program of The Institute for Art and Olfaction (IAO), celebrates excellence in global independent and artisan perfumery. Awarded to just … Read more

Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more

Esxence 2013. Join the club. Interview with Sergio Momo – Xerjoff luxury perfume house

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