Report From Esxence, 2014: Day 3 – Michael Edwards! Jardin D’Ecrivains Junky, Liquides Imaginaire, Prudence Paris, Masque Milano, Nu_be, Nose, Coquillete Paris and Arrivederci Milano

March 22, 2014May 12, 2014

Mark Behnke and Michael Edwards (my apologies for the bad photo) Day three started off wonderfully with an interview with Michael Edwards conducted by Mark Behnke. Mr. Edwards is the man behind the astounding annual compendium of perfume, "Fragrances of the World". Standing next to a stunning and fragrant floral art piece created by Saskia …

Esxence, 2014: Day 2, Part 2 – New Robert Piguet, Rouge Bunny Rouge Timeless & Arcadia, Arquiste Architecht’s Club & L’Etrog Acqua, Ann Gerard Rose Cut by Bertrand Duchaufour & Naomi Goodsir Or du Serail

March 21, 2014May 12, 2014

Day Two at Esxence has been put to bed with lots of new perfumes, friends, and fun.

Esxence 2014: Day 2, Part 1 – The Different Company Nuit Magnetique by Christine Nagel, Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin, Le Galion & Marc-Anotine Cortichhiato for La Parfumerie Moderne

March 21, 2014May 12, 2014

I don't think that any number of words or even pictures can fully explain what it's like to be at Esxence. A huge arcing hallway has perfume brands lining both sides, some booths with more than one brand. I was there for several hours yesterday before noticing a separate maze of booths across the foyer. …

Report From Esxence , the Scent of Excellence 3/20/14 Day One, Part Two – Bertrand Duchaufour, New CREED and More Treats for the Nose

March 20, 2014March 21, 2014

Bertrand Duchaufour at Profumi del Forte The afternoon of my first day at Esxence was quite full. I attended a couple of events as well as making my way around to visit with more people and sniff myself silly. One very unexpected surprise was an impromptu chat with Bertrand Duchaufour, which is kind of the …

Report From Esxence, the Scent of Excellence 3/20/2014: Day One – the Grand Opening

March 20, 2014March 20, 2014

The first report from Esxence, the Scent of Excellence in Milan.

Event Report: The Third Annual Taste TV San Francisco Artisan Fragrance Salon + Olympic Orchids African Orchid and Sakura Perfumes Draw

March 17, 2014March 18, 2014

On March 15, 2014, the third annual Taste TV Artisan Fragrance Salon in San Francisco took place, featuring perfumers from the West Coast and elsewhere. We introduce new fragrances from Olympic Orchids, En Voyage Parfums, Mario Tomas and more