With an abundant amount of experience in luxury fashion-retail, it was only natural for Dutch-born Levent Gunduz to create a luxury brand of his own. After years of dedicated research and in conjunction with numerous French master perfumers, Levent created a collection of exceptional fragrances inspired by the Oriental Oud perfume culture. It was important [...]
As the young heir to a family of architects that specialise in the design of arches, Maître de Claude went around the globe in the pursuit of new ideas and motifs to enrich his family’s heritage. Little did he know of what his future encounter with the world of perfume held for him. Inspired by [...]
With government restrictions constantly changing and a reduction in overseas travel, staycations have become a popular choice for many people to escape and unwind. Staycations have given me a newfound appreciation of both my home country and the stunning hotels and accommodation that are on offer. Hospitality has taken a huge hit in all directions, [...]
When I discovered the luxury Italian fragrance house of Acqua di Parma, it wasn’t surprising that I instantaneously felt a connection due to my love of Italy. Their fragrances seem to capture the very essence of what this country is about, evoking many special memories for me. Despite ever-changing trends, Acqua di Parma’s renowned reputation, [...]
At the moment, we all need a little sparkle and light in our lives, so when I came across fragrance house Atelier Des Ors it was as if fate had provided me with the perfect antidote. Described as ‘Perfume with Poetry' Atelier Des Ors was created by the artistic Jean-Philippe Clermont and launched back in [...]
Most of you may know that I am absolutely obsessed with fragrances. For me, fragrances play an integral part of my identity, allowing me to express how I feel and highlight aspects of my personality. Fragrances have the power to change our mood, boost the spirit and evoke old memories. Not only do fragrances allow [...]
FO’AH perfumes is a relatively new fragrance house launched in 2018 with a range described as 'perfumes with a soul'. Founders Emilie Dewell from France and Abdulla Al-Masaood from the Abu Dhabi have cleverly combined their cultural backgrounds to create a fragrance range that incorporates the art of French perfumery and the exotic traditions and [...]
Let’s face it guys, no matter where we get hair on our body we all like to keep it under control, especially when it comes to your Crown Jewels. ‘Manscaping’ has become a prevalent part of the contemporary man’s grooming routine. When I was younger there was no clear guidance on how to ‘manscape’, in [...]
I first discovered Tiziana Terenzi fragrances in a quaint perfumery on the Amalfi Coast and I was instantly enamoured, not only by the stunning design of the bottles but the vast range of unique and luxurious scents available. Tiziana Terenzi is an Italian family owned luxury fragrance house which was originally established as Cereria Terenzi [...]
Following on from my previous blog post on my first Fragrance Du Bois experience, I caught up with Brand Director Nicola Parker to find out more about this acclaimed fragrance house. Hi Nicola, Where did the inspiration for Fragrance Du Bois come from and what is the history behind the fragrance house? Initially the inspiration [...]
