Symrise Creative Studio NYC (All Photos by Hernando unless otherwise noted)

On Wednesday, January 20th, Symrise hosted a Breakfast & Presentation at their Park Avenue office for the art inspired new retail concept boutique, The Perfect Provenance   which was a preview curated selection of  Home Fragrance, Fine Jewelry, Lifestyle and Luxury collections as well as projects that give back to charity.  

Lisa Lori and Rhona Stokols 

Rhona Stokols, VP, North America Fine Fragrance Sales introduces Lisa Lori, Founder of The Perfect Provenance.  Lisa  ishas a strong media background and has worked with CaFleureBon on behalf of her clients through her firm, Lisa Lori Communications, a lifestyle PR firm based in New York City and Greenwich, CT.  

What is the perfect provenance? Provenance, literally means a place of origin; a term most often used to origins of masterworks of art. Referencing the MOMA store as inspiration, her mission is a museum experience in a retail environment. The idea is to discover, curate and exhibit artisan products from around the world which will be featured in four or five exhibitions a year. The first exhibition debuting this spring is, "We'll Alwayes Hav Paris," homage to American and French design

At the presentation Lisa gave us an enlightening overview of several collaborations and partnerships, noting the level of craftsmanship and uniqueness.  One example that resonated with me is DPM Fragrance, part of the Candle & Diffusers Collection. Mallory Ramsey, Customer Experience Manager for DPM stated that ambient scenting has the ability to change ones environment. She explained how DPM manufacturers a multiple of high quality candle line products which are all hand crafted/ hand-poured in Starkville, Mississippi. The company is eco-friendly (ex: recycled glass) and use the highest quality materials. The fragrances are designed in-house with the assistance of some of Symrise’s finest perfumers.

Nathalie Benareau and Rhona Stokols

Symrise Perfumer, Nathalie Benareau was one hand to guide us through a special Home Fragrance Collection.  

Sunshine Limone: Perfumers Nathalie Benareau and Chrstelle Laprade.

Top: Italian Lemon and Sparkling Bergamot; Middle: Jasmine Petals and Peach Blossom; Base: Skin Musk, Amberwood and Driftwood

A vibrant and sparkling scent that evokes a tour of the Versailles Orangerie.

Fir Goodness Sake: Perfumers Carlos Vinals (Carlos has been featured in our Profiles in American Perfumery Series and has created fragrances for Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrara and and Christian Dior to name a few) and Marcela Olalde-Castillo.

Top: Carrot Seed Oil, Pear, Dewey Greens;Middle: Black Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar Leaf;Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, and Baltic Amber

An olfactive trip to the Bois de Boulogne, with warming earth notes)

Prosperite (debuts April, 2016): Perfumer Nathalie Benareau

Top: Mandarin, Italian Lemon, Blood Orange and Eucalyptus;Middle: Orange Blossom, Garden Honey, Violet and Ginger; Base: Powdery Clover

 Sensual, bright with a hint of spice; a lazy summer’s day strolling through the Luxemborg Gardens

The soy based candles are 10 ounces with approximately 65 hours of burn time. They are packaged in a luxurious box with a wax seal. They retail for $50.

Lady Gaga with a Smile Bear, benefiting Operation Smile (courtesy of Lisa Lori)

Operation Smile/ Three Little Bears:

Since 2010, Lisa and her family have raised more than $2 million to support Operation Smile through numerous events and initiatives such as The Three Little Bears which was created with her friend, Kathy Van Zeeland. Each Bear is named after one of her boys, Zachary, Luke and Griffin, which were born with a rare medical condition called facial paralysis. Through life changing transplant surgeries, they were able to smile. It was their children's surgeon, Dr. Ronald Zuker who introduced them to Operation Smile.  Every product within the Smile Collection benefits Operation Smile (Sunshine Limone is included in the collection). Lisa was thrilled that Lady Gaga recently was pictured with one of the Bears arriving at the airport.

A spacious room was set aside to display merchandise  which included, art, jewelry (Zig Zag uses reclaimed metals), books, scarfs, t-shirts and stationary. All are authentic luxury, curated with care and supporting the environment and a cause.  The Perfect Provenance is scheduled to open the retail store this April, located in downtown Greenwich, CT. The 1892 renovated Victorian home will feature a cafe and French garden. A wide range of beautiful objets of desire … from luxury clothing to sculpture are also available online.

In addition, the Candle & Diffusers Collection include Fornasetti, Parfum de la Bastide, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Napa Soap Company. The Fine Fragrance Collection include  offerings from Eight & Bob, Parfums de la Bastide and Thirdman Eau Monumentale.

–Hernando Courtright, Contributor and NY Event Ambassador (editing MC)

Thanks to The Perfect Provenance we have a draw for an avant premiere  candle from the DPM collection for a one registered US reader for their choice of Sunshine Limone, Fir Goodness Sake or Prosperite. To be eligible, please leave a comment with what you found interesting about The Perfect Provenance, the candle you would like to win. Draw closes February 3, 2016.

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