As my plane touched down in a rather rainy Italy, I was already filled with excitement as I was here to attend Esxence 2024. The prestigious fragrance fair held each year in Milan never fails to captivate with its olfactory delights and innovative creations, and this year was no exception. With an impressive selection of [...]
They usually say X marks the spot, but on this particular occasion, it's all about the W. Recently opened at the end of 2023, the much-anticipated W Edinburgh hotel had many tongues wagging due to its unique architecture. Crafted from a winding steel ribbon-like design, likened to the spirals of paper, it is said to [...]
It's probably no surprise by now that you know how much I love Marrakech! Stepping into its bustling labyrinth feels like entering a world where time stands still, and every corner tells a story. The medina, pulsating with history, traditions, culture, art, and handicrafts, serves as the beating heart of this captivating city, where the [...]
David Benedek, the founder of BDK Parfums, has been immersed in the world of perfume since childhood. Born in Paris in 1989, he grew up surrounded by the universe of perfumery, as his grandparents' store specialised in the sales of luxury fragrances. From a young age, he learned about the history of perfumery and cultivated [...]
It has been a year of many firsts for me as I tumble gleefully down the rabbit hole of fragrance. Last week I was kindly invited to Pitti Fragranze, a prestigious global gathering centred around fragrance and beauty. Held in the historic Italian city of Florence, this renowned event celebrated its 21st edition attracting buyers, [...]
The Bohemian Jungle is a small eclectic riad (a traditional Moroccan house) located in the heart of the old medina in Marrakech and only a ten-minute walk from the renowned Jemaa el-Fnaa. With five individually styled rooms, it had an intimate feel allowing you to enjoy some peace and tranquillity amidst the chaotic charm of [...]
Esxence is an annual event in Milan which showcases international fragrance brands. This is a place for distributors, buyers, press, content creators and fragrance fans to gather under one roof to share their passion from all that is olfactory. Esxence provides a perfect platform to experience an array of fragrances, discover new brands, formulate trends [...]
Described as ‘Perfume with Poetry,’ Atelier Des Ors was created by Jean-Philippe Clermont and launched in 2015. This exclusive fragrance house sought to create a range that captured the true heritage of French Haute Parfumerie, one which uses only the finest and most beautiful raw materials. Along with perfumer Marie Salamagne, they have built up [...]
Aptly named the gateway to the highlands, Perthshire has always had a very special place in my heart. Each year as a child I would look forward to visiting this magical part of Scotland for a holiday, excited to play amongst its dramatic heather-cloaked hills, meandering rivers and never-ending pine forests. One of those special [...]
Located on the South West coast of Scotland in the historic county of Ayrshire is the independently owned Gailes Hotel and Spa. With an abundance of esteemed links golf courses on their doorstep and only minutes away from Irvine beach, the hotel is the perfect destination for those looking to relax or for those craving [...]
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