

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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...