French artisan perfumes: a new market of personalised scents
Is France, as the traditional home of perfume, experiencing an olfactory revolution? Discover the wonderful world of artisanal perfume.
27
01, 2016
19
10, 2015
My French Melbourne: perfume goes back to its roots at Fleurage
We talked to master perfumer Emma Leah, who founded Fleurage Perfume Atelier to transform fragrance back into the evocative art it once was.
9
07, 2015
Paris quartiers: exploring the Jardin du Palais-Royal
Nestled in the heart of the first arrondissement, the Jardin du Palais-Royal is one of the most serene places in Paris, just made for people watching and strolling.
4
12, 2013
French women know beauty: new French perfume favourites
I have taken the liberty of profiling three gorgeous French fragrances, both modern and timeless. So regardless of age, style or occasion, do not fret - I have got you covered, and smelling amazing!
29
05, 2013
Chanel N°5, histoire d’un indémodable parfum français
Né de la rencontre entre le parfumeur Ernest Beaux et la créatrice Gabrielle Chanel, le parfum 'N°5 de Chanel' fait aujourd’hui partie des parfums les plus prestigieux et les plus vendus au monde. Le Palais de Tokyo à Paris lui consacre une exposition.
29
05, 2013
The classic French perfume, Chanel N°5
It all started when perfume-maker Ernest Beaux met designer Gabrielle Chanel. Today, ‘N°5 de Chanel’ is one of the world’s most prestigious and top-selling perfumes. Paris’ Palais de Tokyo is holding an exhibition in the trademark perfume’s honour.
21
03, 2013
My French perfume guide: Spring is in the air
As gravel disappears from French streets, scarves become more colorful and smiles more frequent, it is time to welcome the sunnier seasons with the appropriate scents.
24
01, 2013
The best of French in Chicago: Parisian parfumeur Diptyque opens in Bucktown
With the opening of the Parisian parfumeur Diptyque's first store in Chicago at the end of 2012, Chicagoans can now experience the brand's luxurious scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection items for themselves - even closer to home.
21
01, 2013
A French woman’s secrets to wearing perfume
Fragrances smell differently on different people. But a fragrance can also seem different on you from one occasion to another. Stress, medication or hormonal changes can make a fragrance smell in a new way, (probably worse, if you noticed it).
8
01, 2013
Shopping for perfume – the French way
I feel great appreciation for perfumeries that are generous about samples and understand when a customer comes the third time in a week and wants to try the same perfume again.
