Created by husband and wife duo Thomas and Ruth Méaulle, is the Parisian based perfume house Orlov. Graduating from HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in grading diamonds, Ruth has always had a huge passion for precious gems. After a misplaced diamond of hers turned up under one of her many perfume boxes (she is a [...]
With Scottish tourism opening up this week it’s time to get planning your first staycation. Situated only five minutes from Edinburgh city centre is the impressive and renowned Prestonfield House hotel, owned by hotelier-restaurateur James Thomson OBE. This historic building sits within its 20-acre garden, its white baroque exterior standing proud against the rugged backdrop [...]
Let’s be honest, we didn’t think that we would still be in this situation, did we? Between lockdowns, travel bans and countless other restrictions, we’ve all had to look within ourselves to remain happy and motivated. For me, fragrance has become an important vessel in transporting me from the walls of my home to my [...]
Located in the quaint village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands is the luxurious boutique hotel, the Fife Arms Hotel. This Victorian establishment was meticulously transformed in 2018 by new owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth, co-founders of the revered global gallery Hauser & Wirth. The restoration injected new vigour into the building whilst carefully respecting [...]
Spring is now upon us and days are getting longer, but candle season is still very much in full swing. We’ve all spent a lot of time indoors this year, and snuggling up on the sofa with a warm drink and a flickering scented candle has been my idea of heaven. This year I came [...]
I first came across Bois 1920 in Florence, Italy, whilst strolling down a narrow street near the famous Ponte Vechio. A range of brightly coloured perfume bottles lit up the window and like an inquisitive magpie, I couldn’t resist exploring. Bois 1920 was born during the 1920s when a gentleman named Guido Galardi collected lavender [...]
Choosing the perfect fragrance can sometimes be quite overwhelming, although I do hope my reviews help with that situation 😉 With so many fragrances on the market and limited access to stores to test them (due to current restrictions, how can you be certain that you're selecting the right fragrance before splashing that well-earned cash? [...]
I fell in love with Elegantes London immediately after laying eyes on this fragrance brand during a visit to London in 2019. Adorning a Lalique table on the second floor of Fortnum and Masons; Elegantes’ unique flacons glimmered in the light, filled with a golden elixir, like a treasure waiting to be discovered. I have [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
