Serge Noire: Winner of Portrait of the Artist in Black
Courtesy of “nos amies” at the Palais Royale, the reader who wins the 2ml sample of Serge Noire … AND a full sized “Indian Ink” water lip color by Serge Lutens
Just like Bogey and Bacall: ‘Scentual Addiction’ Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche
Keiko mecheri’s first piece was commissioned by none other than Sean Hepburn, son of the late legend Audrey Hepburn, and now a close friend. Her fragrance Datura Blossom? “Just put your lips together and…blow.”
Diptyque 34 boulevard Saint Germain and Etro Via Verri 2010: There’s No Place Like Home?
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
Around the World in Eighty Scents: Sergey Borisov’s “Magic Carpet Ride” + Trefle Pur Draw
I was vacationing on Koh Samui island when my dear editor Michelyn asked to me to name the cities I have visited and the scents they evoke. Sydney, Amsterdam, Paris, Moscow, New Delhi, Bangkok, Mumbai, Florence…. All aboard my Diorella scented
magic carpet
Esxence-The Scent of Excellence 2011 Wrap-Up: A Celebration of Artistic Perfumery Past and Present
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.
Exclusive Interview with Calice Becker: “You Had Me at Hello” + FiFi Nominee Draw
It takes the same amount of knowledge, craft and care to create for a more commercial brand vs. a niche one. -Calice Becker of Givaudan