Today was the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens in London. As an illustration of these historic lawns, there is a beautiful photo gallery of the gardens that can be contemplated here. But beyond the beauty of the...
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Guerlain will be in Le Marais {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Guerlain will open its 12th standalone store in July 2009 in Le Marais district in Paris. As noted previously, this artistic neighborhood has recently slowly evolved into being one of the noteworthy perfume-shopping centers of the French capital city. Guerlain,...
Guerlain Have Revamped Their Website {Fragrance News} {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
I am so glad. Guerlain have finally revamped their website! I used to visit it episodically wishing each time to see some improvement, then ceased frequenting it because it was not very practical, and now it's happened. I could not...
Perfume Expo America & The Scented Salamander: 100 VIP Invitations for Perfume & Beauty Addicts {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
On June 11 and 12 2009, for two special days, Perfume Expo America in New York City, The selective beauty convention for the Americas, will open its doors to the wider public of perfume and beauty lovers. The organizers of...
A Conversation Between Rochelle Bloom and Mandy Aftel on Naturals in Fragrance & Flavor - April 23, 2009 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
The debate on naturals in fragrance and flavor, which calls to mind the kind of cultural fracture that appeared in 17th century France in the battle of the Ancients against the Moderns, will be conducted this time by Rochelle Bloom...
China Beauty Expo in Shanghai, May 18-20, 2009 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
The 14th edition of China Beauty Expo, a major beauty and perfume trade show is going to take place in Shanghai from May 18 to May 20, 2009. China represents an emerging market in which cosmetics and fragrance brands are...
Mandy Aftel Living Perfume Exhibition April 18 - May 11, 2009 + New Perfume Lumiere (2009) {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {New Fragrance}
Mandy Aftel, the best, most active proselyte of natural perfumery, renowned as the purist, modern American pioneer of an ancient and rediscovered craft will have an exhibition at Bendel's in New York City devoted to her body of work entitled...
Parfumerie Generale Will Be Carried by Aepure - Update {Fragrance News} {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Parfumerie Générale, a niche perfumery founded and led by perfumer Pierre Guillaume, will now be showcased in a brick-and-mortar store in Paris, France called Aépure from April 2009. Update: it is not the first flagship store of the brand as...
Meet with Bond No.9 Founder Laurice Rahme on March 14th 2009 at Saks Fifth Avenue {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
For those planning to be in New York City on March 14th 2009, you will have an opportunity to meet with Bond No. 9 founder Laurice Rahme on the occasion of the launch of Brooklyn.Bond No. 9 Proudly Announces Brooklyn,...
Christie's Is Auctioning YSL & Pierre Bergé's Collection, 23, 24, 25 Feb 2009 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Today starts the Christie's auction of the YSL & Pierre Bergé's Collection at the Grand Palais in Paris. To view the artifacts online, you can visit Christie's website. With regard to perfume, it is well-known that Yves Saint Laurent took...
Osmotheque Visit at Musee Galliera: Crinolines & Perfumes {Scented Paths & Fragrant Adresses}
The Osmothèque, the Versailles-based French conservatory of perfumes is organizing a special guided tour of the exhibition Sous L'Empire des Crinolines (see pictures of the exhibition here) at the Musée Galliera on March 6, 2009 at 3:15 pm. Patricia de...
Treasures of the Black Death Yields a Scent Bottle: Upcoming Exhibition at the Wallace Collection {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
A fascinating exhibition on the Treasures of the Black Death will open on February 19, 2009 and run until May 10, 2009 at the Wallace Collection in London. As the plague raged in 14th century Europe, Jewish communities were used...
Perfume Apprenticing in a 17th Century Convent in Languedoc {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Columnist Ian Belcher imparts the gist of his experience learning to blend essential oils in Languedoc in a 17th century convent. The essences are even distilled on location, in an area full of plant varietals that will be further expanded...
Cell-Phone Pictures from an Exhibition: Beautiful Milkescent Crinolines {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {Scented Quote of the Day, From Emile Zola}
All photos in the post © A.K./The Scented Salamander A. K. sent us some pictures taken from the new fashion exhibition in Paris entitled Sous L'Empire des Crinolines (Under The Influence of Crinolines). They were taken during a private...
Fashion Exhibition on the Second Empire, 1852-1870: Sous L'Empire des Crinolines {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
The Musée Galliera in Paris is organizing a fashion exhibition devoted to sartorial tastes during the French second empire (1852-1870) and to its central indulgence, for women, the crinoline. The exhibit is titled Sous l'Empire des Crinolines (Under the Influence...