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Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024 (the 35th Edition) was held Saturday, October 26th. New York City had Autumn temperatures that were textbook-perfect. Attendees could not have been happier since the last few saw some rain.

Elizabeth Street

And the streets were alive with scent! Our morning excursion around “Perfume Alley aka the Fragrance District”: Elizabeth, Prince, Mott, and Mulberry was spectacular. The eight participating stores were prepared for the group’s fragrant enthusiasm.

Malin + Goetz Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

The Fall Ball kicked off at 10:00 am at Malin + Goetz. The full collection of skin, hair, and body products was well displayed. The brand has a range of luxury fragrances and candles inspired by traditional apothecary ingredients. The Tomato home spray and the candle, the most recent additions, are influenced by Matthew and Andrew’s Hudson Valley Garden, which features a fresh, verdant aroma with a blend of herbs. All the products are made locally in the New York area and only the highest quality natural ingredients are used. Best, they are never tested on animals.

LE LABO Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

Le Labo‘s Flagship boutique’s atmosphere is pure artisanal with its quintessential fragrance and candle collections on display. The attentive staff is always on top of our desires. The most recent release is Coriandre 39 Mexico City City from the Le Labo City Collection which a few in the group were inquiring about. The collection is only made available a couple of times a year and had departed a few weeks prior. The ancillary line of laundry wash along with the Body-Hair-Face are on par with the fragrant counterparts. The adjacent extension fills the grooming and beauty requirements for men. Le Labo is a significant destination to experience.

Korres, one of Greece’s iconic beauty brands, has been producing skincare since 1996. It’s internationally renowned for its all-natural line of cosmetics and grooming products, the seed-to-skin brand focuses on clean, ingredient-first Greek beauty formulations. Everything is sourced exclusively from Greece, supporting Greek farmers. Korres is certified by Peta.

The Naxos Apothecary Retail Manager, Shannah Pryatel working with Sniffapalooza fragrance aficionados Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone (of Lili Bermuda) , Miles McGee, and Amy Marks-McGee Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

The Naxos Apothecary across the street is the sister boutique to Korres. Retail Manager for both stores, Shannah Pryatel was on hand to guide us through the exquisite luxurious natural fragrances that evoke the history, culture, heritage, and endemic flora of the Aegean Island of Naxos. Combined with scientific expertise in phytotherapy, this sophisticated apothecary offers personalized herbal cosmetic remedies and soulful storytelling through fragrances and candles.

Wyatt and Mona Maine de Biran, Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone of Lili-Bermuda, store manager, Vijay Uttam, with co-workers Madison Gates, and CJ Perea Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

LuckyScents’s retail store, ScentBar, is the primary destination for scent enthusiasts. Fragrance specialist and store manager Vijay Uttam and his knowledgeable staff welcomed us into their sanctuary of scent. They are always on their game and suggest just the right scent from their old, new, and upcoming selections of top-notch independent niche brands. Their store’s selection of fragrances and candles is second to none. At the moment customers attention is being drawn toward Liis Choux Choux, Kerosene Unknown Pleasures, Liquides Imaginaires, Blanche Bete, Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande, and Scott Dixon West Incarnate (Yann Vasnier).

Mizensir Soho Boutique Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

Mizensir on Prince Street is a magnificent boutique that highlights the creations of Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas. General Manager, Jennifer DiCesare and staff presented extensive and impressive collections of fragrances and candles. 2024 release Perfect Oud Extrait is a great choice for Autumn with notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Rose Oxide, Rum, Incense, Oud, and Vanilla.

One block over on Mott Street is the inaugural Olfactory NYC boutique that is a top destination for a younger age group of scent lovers due in part to the fragrances created by top perfumers at a fraction of the cost and the ambiance. The hands-on customization and personalization program allows scents to be styled to personal specifications and bottled on-site, ensuring a freshly made creation every time. Recent expansion to Washington, DC., their fifth boutique, proves their business model is right on.

D.S. & Durga Mulberry Street Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

Husband-and-wife duo David (D.S.) and Kavi (Durga) of D.S. & Durga bring their passion for music, art, travel, and design and wrap it into their brand. The scents, candles, and the design of their uber-hip store reflect their ethos. Fall fragrances that are perfectly matched to the season are Spectral Doorway, I Don’t Know What Murder Mystery Layering Set, and Big Sur Eucalyptus. The new Holiday Candle Collection is fabulous. And the Body Care Collection has become a major draw. Always on the move, a second D.S.& Durga boutique is to open in Silver Lake (Los Angeles) soon to complement their Venice (Los Angeles) location.

Lunch at Little Italy’s La Mela is a five-course affair paired with a line-up of nine speakers. Bon Appétit! 

Lunch Presentations:

The Fragrance Alliance Network Team Justin Frederico, Gustavo Romero, Amy Marks-McGee, Karen Dubin, Stephen Dirkes, and Daisy Bow at Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

Gustavo Romero, Founder-Perfumer-Educator enthusiastically announced the opening of the Fragrance Alliance Network, a dedicated space in New York City for fragrance enthusiasts and aspiring perfumers to foster a community around the initiative, providing educational opportunities for those passionate about fragrance. Here you can learn how to train your nose to identify various notes, discover the rich history of perfume, comprehend regulatory and compliance issues, and master the art of packaging design and production. Class is in session.

Justin Frederico, Perfumer at Co-Founder Frederico Parfums with his wife Catherine, emphasizes essential oil and aroma chemical quality. They create custom fine fragrances by handcrafting every aspect from the artisan fragrances to the bottle and box. They sustainably source their materials and work directly with distillers and farmers. Together, they ensure time and care are poured into the line of five fragrances.

Isabelle Larignon founder of Isabelle Larignon Parfums Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

French-based Isabelle Larignon began her scent journey at Cinquième Sens and then as a student of Bertrand Duchaufour, now her mentor, before launching IsabelleLarignon Parfums in 2020. Her perfume formulas are created in Paris and made in Grasse. Her three releases Bangala Yasaman, Milky Dragon, and Le Flocon de Johann K are unique  perfumes that have compelling scented tales behind them.

Amy Marks-McGee, Founder of Trendincite along with her son Miles, presented the latest innovations for what’s to come in flavor and fragrance. So, what’s in and what are we to look for? Savory scents are having a moment (Malin + Goetz Tomato Home Spray), Alcohol-Free fragrances & Water Based (Dior Sauvage Eau Forte), Pet Mania (Paul Mitchell Pet), and Savory Snack Attack (Stacy’s Pita Chips Tomato & Basil). 16 yr. Male POV by Miles was about how he and other teenage boys have gotten into fragrance in a big way, his journey down the fragrance rabbit hole, the Creators he follows, and what he wants to buy. It’s a whole new ball game out there!

Stephen Dirkes and Isabelle Slinger, Scents of Grenada 10 at The Tower Estate & Gardens, Grenada, West Indies spoke on the ongoing curated Perfumery Program experience on the island which includes garden tours of floral, citrus, spices, herbs, and grasses used in perfumery, to pairings, tastings, and delicious palate training at The Tower Estate. Every edition features a different theme, perfume presentations, and activities. A third Sniffapalooza trip to Grenada is planned for the Spring of 2025. I attended the first one and can highly recommend a trip to the island for a fragrant one-of-a-kind scent fest. The Spice Isle of the Caribbean waits for you.

 Co-Founders Colbert and Sean Cavenaugh of Buchart Colbert Fragrances Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

Buchart Colbert Fragrances is founded by the Sean Colbert and Sean Cavenaugh. Sean Colbert takes his inspiration from music, art, and literature. He spent many years of study and performance as a classical musician helping translate the nuanced patterns around him. He is passionate about infusing new, scented narratives with timeless beauty and depth. Sean Cavenaugh Founder merges with his background in design and program management that ensure every fragrance embodies the brand’s voice, while meticulously overseeing operations to guarantee the highest standard of quality. The Sean’s create olfactive symphonies, connecting music and fragrance in imaginative compositions. The line of six are Eaux De Parfum.

Mona Maine de Biran of Kierin NYC and son Wyatt are another mother-and-son duo that work well together. Mona has Wyatt as a sounding board for her fragrance brand. The Woody-Floral Santal Park is the latest release. The brand’s signature cap is now made of solid wood with a new glossy finish to the opaque, recyclable glass containers. The new Candle line is hand-poured and soy-based in recyclable glass containers and packaging. New scents are afoot for 2025.

David Ecker presenting Bvlgari Le Gemme Sahare Eau de Parfum and Oud for Greatness Neo by Initio Parfums Prives Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

David Ecker presented two new releases: Bvlgari Le Gemme Sahare Eau de Parfum and Oud for Greatness Neo Initio Parfums Prives. He masterfully (and with much enthusiasm) described each scent in precise detail. Sahare by Bvlgari is a journey to the Sahara Desert, to unveil the imperial pink jasper gemstone. “Sahare” in Arabic means the dawn, the light that comes at the end of the night. Notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Taif Rose, Myrrh, and Ambergris. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. Oud for Greatness Neo by Initio Parfums Prives (link to Steven’s video for CaFleureBon)  is an Aromatic Spicy fragrance that focuses on the natural essence of Oud wood. Retaining the DNA of the original, it is brighter. The main notes are Agarwood, Bergamot, Lavender Orpur®, Saffron, Fir Balsam, and Musk.

A refreshing takeaway was hearing separately from Wyatt Maine de Biran and Miles McGee on what’s driving the boys crazy these days, fragrance! They both collect and are constantly seeking new brands. The New York Times and the WSJ wrote on this trend earlier this year and according to one, teen boys’ annual spending on fragrance rose 26 percent in the year ending in March. While the girls shop at Sephora and Ulta, the boys are hitting the boutiques and department stores to fulfill this new passion.

 Trudon SoHo Boutique Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024

The last stop was at Trudon. A perfect conclusion to a scentful day. The short walk to the new location on Spring Street gave us all a chance to pause before arriving at this jewel box. Founded in 1643, Trudon is the world’s oldest candle manufacturer. The attentive staff made it a pleasure to delve further into the brand’s history and discover its olfactive delights. One of the highlights was the Versailles Collection.

 Karen Adams and Karen Dubin Founders of  Sniffapalooza  at Fall Ball 2024

Thank you, Team Karen (Karen Dubin and Karen Adams) of Sniffapalooza for a spectacular Fall Ball 2024 to remember. Looking forward to seeing you at the Spring Fling 2025!

~Hernando Courtright, Senior Events Contributor and Brand Ambassador

All Photos by Hernando of ÇaFleureBon unless otherwise stated: ©.

Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024 Gift Bag

We have a fragrance-filled Sniffapalooza swag bag filled with dozens of samples from the Fall Ball brands and presenters, ScentBar, D.S.& Durga, Euphorium Brooklyn, Mizensir, Trudon, Le Labo, Buchart Colbert Fragrances, Trendincite, Frederico Parfums, Initio Parfums, Bvlgari, Isabelle Larignon Parfums, and Korres. To be eligible you must be a registered reader in the CON USA (you have to do this folks) and leave a comment with what you enjoyed about Hernando’s very detailed Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2024 report if you have attended a Sniffapalooza Event before and which brand or perfume you are excited to get your nose on, or what you learned from the lunch presentations. The draw closes on November 11/11/ 2024.

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