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Olfactory chic for Parisian summer - Pont des Arts Paris

When it comes to July, it always reminds me of one thing apart from Wimbledon (which was cancelled this year sadly), that is, the French ...

An artisanal conversation with Bertrand Duchaufour – esteemed French Master Perfumer

Stagnation is something that is quite bothering, especially during the critical period like now with cities lockdown, confinement and bus...

Revival of olfactory beauty - Parfums Volnay, France

Dear readers, after attending an evening lecture recently about French high jewelry making and the art of French savoir-faire, it suddenl...

When Argentinian love story happens in Italy – ALTAIA fragrances, Rome

During a weekend morning when I was reorganizing my CD & DVD cabinet, getting rid of some old CDs and the ones that I have no longer list...

Bible of fragrance – “Perfume Legends II” year 2019 edition by Michael Edwards, Fragrance Expert, Au

One of the most prominent fragrance expo, Pitti Fragranze, is just completed about weeks ago in Florence, but that doesn’t mean our passi...

Fragranted grandeur in Asia – La Maison Goutal flagship boutique, Hong Kong

For those who are French fragrance connoisseurs and collectors, the name Annick Goutal will certain ring a bell to you, given the beautif...

An artistic conversation with Gabriel Gabor, Certified Perfumer-Creator and Founder of Parfums de Ga

Dear readers, whether it is a luxury bespoke suit or a pair of well-made leather shoes, when it comes to refined craftsmanship, one can p...

An olfactory conversation with Neil Chapman, Author of ‘Perfume – In search of your signature scent’

Dated back months ago when I was pushing myself super hard, to get some words out for my new fragrance (while simultaneously working on t...

The charm of Iris - Parfums Dusita, Paris

Flipping one of the interior design book that I bought almost two decades ago recently, a book about color combinations for creating a st...

Poetic harmony – Parfum Satori, Tokyo

Dated back in my high school year in Canada, before wrapping up the semester for the first half of a year, I learnt something about poetr...

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