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Bvlgari

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:31:08 -0400

A mouthful to say if you've never encountered it, but Bvlgari is a one of the classiest perfume houses around. The brand is named after its Greek creator Sotirio Bulgari but the spelling 'Bvulgari' has ancient Roman roots. The company was officially registered in 1884. Its first store attracted wealthy socialites from all over the world for its Greek and Roman inspired jewelery, with a modern twist. The brand has now extended its repertoire to hotels, watches, handbags, and accessories.

Floris London Perfume Review: a Mediterranean idyll & a bright and bold original

Puabi — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:45:34 -0400

I was fortunate to have the opportunity of sampling two beautiful scents recently, both released by the world-renowned perfumers Floris London, who are nearing their third century of existence as creators of distinctive, elegant fragrances. Many of their products are already classics of mythical status. The simple names of No. 89 and Special No.

The Career of YSL Opium, An Interview of Perfumer Mathilde Laurent, Rose in Perfumery {The 5fth Sense in the News}

admin — Tue, 08 May 2007 09:18:00 -0400

L'Express magazine regularly features articles on perfumes and perfumery (in French). I am catching up and calling your attention to these three last pieces:Guillaume Crouzet writes about Opium by Yves Saint Laurent. 30 years later it is still alive and kicking.

Perfume: The Art and Science of Scent

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:21:09 -0400

The Essence of Illusion Promise her anything...but give her Perfume. This bewitching, lavishly illustrated book explores every aspect of the fascinating yet little-known art and science of scent, which for thousands of years has worked its powerfully seductive magic on men and women all over the world.

The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:18:31 -0400

The Secret of Scent is a book about science by way of art, in which the author's passion for perfume leads him to the scientific mystery of what makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose.

A Rose by Inis {Perfume Review & Musings}

admin — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:54:29 -0500

Paestum Rose, Sienne L'Hiver, Bois D'Ombrie by Eau D'Italie Le Sirenuse Positano

admin — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:05:09 -0500

Eau d'Italie Le Sirenuse Positano is a line of perfumes originally inspired by Hotel Le Sirenuse in the locale of Positano on the Italian Amalfian Coast.