Together, a fragrance legend and a horticultural pioneer have cultivated what could be the first new perfume rose in more than a century. Continue reading Francis Kurkdjian & Fabien Ducher: New perfume rose
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The Science of Scent | Natural vs synthetic fragrance | Harper’s Bazaar
When it comes to perfume, natural doesn’t necessarily mean better. We have chemistry to thank for some of the most iconic fragrances in history.
Natural & Synthetic
It is popular to believe that “natural” stands for better. Here is an article that explores some of the achievements of fragrance chemistry. Continue reading Natural & Synthetic
The Perfumed Plume Awards to Honor Excellence in Fragrance Journalism | PerfumerFlavorist.com
The Perfumed Plume Awards will bestow honors in the following categories:
- Scent stories in mainstream media: magazines (print or digital)
- Scent stories in mainstream media: newspapers (print or digital)
- Blog postings
- Visualization of scent stories: overall design presentation (print or digital)
- Science of scent stories in mainstream media: magazines/newspapers (print or digital)/blog postings
- Fragrance books: an award in this category will be given at the discretion of the consulting committee based on the number of fragrance books published between December 2014 and December 2015
Submissions will be accepted as of MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, and will close on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015. Read more at the link above.
The Perfumed Plume Awards to Honor Excellence in Fragrance Journalism | PerfumerFlavorist.com
Fragrance Journalism
The Perfumed Plume Awards bestow honors in fragrance journalism. Continue reading Fragrance Journalism
A new essence of life?
A company promises to provide ‘olfactory comfort’ by making a perfume from the distilled scent of our dearly departed. Could it catch on? Continue reading A new essence of life?
Being good!
“Smelling good is a sign of being good. It is said that ‘we are what we eat’—but it is also true that we are what we smell like: fragrant or foul, good or bad.  ” – ANTONY SYNNOTT Continue reading Being good!