Diptyque and Etro are coupled here because each has created a commemorative fragrance to celebrate their respective flagship locations; Diptyque boulevard 34 Saint Germain and Etro Via Verri 2010
The object of the four-day exposition in Milan, Esxence-The Scent of Excellence, is to showcase all that is special about artistic perfumery. I just returned from my trip to Italy and based on all that I experienced this year’s edition did just that.
Day Three of Esxence is the first day the exposition is open to the public It is now time for the perfumistas to have their moment. Michael Edwards, author of Fragrances of the World yearbook, speaks on the rise of niche perfumery.
Black tie dinner last night courtesy of Clive Christian, Michael Edwards told me the most unique line at at Esxence was called Blood Concept. When Michael Edwards says that that means I have to take a look
Amanda Feeley’s LBD Botanical perfume (created forCaFleureBon’s 1st birthday) is every bit as wearable as the dress itself- but never boring or unimaginative. You done Ms. Hepburn proud
[as many mundane little black dresses can be] in the least.
