Founded in Rome in 1945, duo Nazareno Fonitcoli and business partner Gaetano Savini came together to create the epitome of Roman-style tailoring for men, Brioni. Combing their skills of master tailor and entrepreneurship, Brioni’s reputation grew exponentially and it wasn’t long before societies elite were lining up to be dressed by them. After sealing its [...]
Crafted in France, Fragrance Du Bois is a range of niche luxury fragrances that specialise in the use of Oud. This exquisite natural ingredient is renowned for being an opulent addition to any fragrance, enhancing its longevity and adding a depth and complexity that is second to none. Fragrance Du Bois’s ethos is that it [...]
After witnessing the sculptural work of Lalique in The Ritz Rivoli Bar and the renowned Savoy hotel in London, I quickly became an avid enthusiast of their work. I became even more intrigued with the intricate craftsmanship of this chic French glassmaker whilst studying interior design a few years back. I enjoyed delving into the [...]
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 is a French brand named after the famous nineteenth-century perfumer and founder Jean-Vincent Buly, sell a range of traditionally inspired products including fragrance, skincare and beauty. Every products harks back to their historic past, still carrying their original names but are creatively tweaked to suit the modern buyer. I first discovered [...]
One of the best things about writing about fragrances is being part of a wonderful creative community which allows me to explore exciting brands from around the world. This unique insight has opened my eyes to a fantastic array of fragrances that I otherwise may have missed. One of these recent findings is Maison Maïssa, [...]
In 2017, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté took the first letter of its founder’s name, turned it into a question, and named a new scent after it… Because everything starts with a Y. Contrasting vivid radiance and addictive intensity, Y offers a striking new take on the fougère - the most iconic masculine fragrance family, composed [...]
Recently launched in April 2021, Greenley by Parfums de Marly couldn’t have come at a better time. After such an arduous year full of restrictions and confinement this fragrance is an instant spray of relief. It almost conjures up thoughts of opening a window after a long winter and allowing that rush of fresh spring [...]
In 1888 perfumer Francis Charrier set out to create Faîr Parfum, a perfume house that would rebel against the industrialisation of the perfume industry. By paying fair wages to its workers and injecting profits into educating their workers’ children, this innovative fragrance house quickly made an impact within the circles of French high society. In [...]
Crafted in France, Fragrance Du Bois is a range of niche luxury fragrances that specialise in the use of Oud. This exquisite natural ingredient is renowned for being an opulent addition to any fragrance, enhancing its longevity and adding a depth and complexity that is second to none. Fragrance Du Bois’s ethos is that it only uses [...]
I first became interested in fragrance when I was younger, watching my grandmother spray her perfume and seeing how much joy it brought her. I would know when she had entered the room as the aroma of her rose scent would permeate the air and even now the smell of rose reminds me of those [...]
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