The acquisition and refurbishing of ancient perfumery houses is following its momentous course. We pointed out to the movement - which was never altogether dead - but started with fresh energy in 2007 in our article Resurrecting Vintage Perfume...
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A Visit to Divinessence - Divinessence ou la Caverne d'Ali Baba {Perfume History & Facts}
Diorling flacon signed by Georges Picaud commissioned by Dior to pay homage to Princess Grace of Monaco/Grace Kelly in 1963. Baccarat crystal enameled with bronze. The topper represents a rose bud. This article recounts a visit which took place in 2008...
The Story of the Royal Anointing Oil in England: From the Sacred to the Fragrant {Perfume History & Facts}
The Royal English ampulla and anointing spoon, Royal Exhibitions Following the British pomp and pageantry on TV on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II is a wonderful distraction, especially for those who even without being royalists,...
What Perfume is Worn to Get into Character in Downton Abbey {Perfume History & Facts}
Actresses and actors not unfrequently wear perfume to get into character. In the highly popular TV series Downton Abbey, The vanity table of Lady Mary - the most seductive of the three Crawley sisters - displays a constant array...
All About the Perfume Kate Middleton Actually Wore on the Day of the Royal Wedding - Scoop {Perfume History & Facts} {Celebrity Fragrance}
As any followers of the defunct Princess Diana know, it is well nigh impossible to know without the shadow of a doubt what fragrance she wore for her wedding day as so many contradictory reports have emerged overtime. Unless you...
Scented Facts Culled from Britain's Royal Weddings by the BBC {Perfume History & Facts}
Are you giving in to the media pressure surrounding "the Royal Wedding of the century" (I hope not, meaning let's hope for more extravaganza)? I have, and have been watching a series in two episodes just released by the BBC...
Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (1912 / 2009): 3 Stages of its Existence {Perfume Review & Musings}
The history of Quelques Fleurs (1912) by Houbigant Est. 1775, is so compelling and interconnected with that of other significant perfumes that it is today a reminder to me of why I do not review those deep historical fragrances more...
Balenciaga Paris Perfume: Video Interview with Nicolas Ghesquiere on the Creative Process Behind the Scent {Perfume History & Facts}
Nicolas Ghesquière explains the thought processes behind the olfactory personality of the new Balenciaga Paris perfume (see here and here ) and the choice of images of the advertising campaign with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. The video which lasts more than...
A Letter from Mayor Bloomberg to Creed on the Occasion of the Madison Boutique Opening {Fragrance News} {Perfume History}
The opening of a new Creed boutique on Madison Avenue received the attention of Mayor Bloomberg who sent a letter of welcome to the perfume house on the occasion of its inauguration.My French translation is available after the jump/Ma traduction...
The Comeback of J. Grossmith Son & Co Perfumes {Fragrance News}
A 19th century British perfume brand that few remember today, Grossmith, has been re-established by a descendant, Simon Brooke, with the help of perfume expert Roja Dove. J. Grossmith Son & Co which has had slightly differing company names since...
C'est La Vie Perfume by Christian Lacroix Faulted for First Difficulties
An article in the Wall Street Journal takes a gloomy look at the spiraling down of the Christian Lacroix brand. Despite the known qualities of the vision of the couturier, the problem has always remained that unlike Christian Dior...
Les Fleurs du Guildo & Jicky by Guerlain: An Early, 19th Century Precursor of Marine Scents & a Reexamination of Jicky's Gender & Fresh Factor {Perfume History & Facts} {Scented Thoughts}
Ruins of Le Guildo by GwenSo called marine scents have known an explosion of interest that came from the top in the 1990s, with the use of molecules such as Helional and especially Calone (discovered in 1966 by Pfizer), but...
Ancestors of Betsey Johnson EDP Bottle {Perfume History & Facts}
Spotted a genealogical link between a set of three perfume bottles from the 1950s and the distinctive Betsey Johnson EDP issued in 2006. The Betsey Johnson stopper is not 100% identical but very much inspired by their forerunners similarly...
Video from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM): What People Are Saying About Fragrance {Perfume History & Facts}
Here is a video from the Research Institute on Fragrance Materials (RIFM) on popular perceptions of fragrances and fragrance safety. Everyman answers questions on the curbs of New York City in June 2008. A few humorous moments such as: who...
Odore Di Femmina by Johan Creten {Perfume History & Facts}
Odore di Femmina by Johan CretenThis is a picture of a female torso in ceramic called Odore di Femmina created by Johan Creten while he was artist in residence at the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. It was meant to be...