Hello people. Did you all have a great August and September? I hope it was a delectable summer if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere and a not too shocking winter for those in the Southern. Holidays and summer are the perfect combination for me and […]
All posts tagged: Pitti Fragranze
New Perfume Review : Sheiduna from Puredistance : Sensual Glamour
Puredistance have a solid, well regarded collection of perfumes and it’s always a nice surprise when they announce the arrival of a new edition to the fold. Last year’s White was one of my favourites of 2015 and now we have Sheiduna, the first oriental addition to their fragrance […]
Perfumed Musings : Personal Perfume Highlights And Smelly Interludes
When you get the perfume bug, it tends to hang around and is rather difficult to shake. You discover the world of blogs, forums and communities. Perfume books are sourced and you devour them all. You think about making your own perfume and start buying ingredients. […]
Perfume Musings 2015 : Trends And Themes
Here’s a summary of perfume musings on trends and themes from 2015, mostly referring to the niche perfume world, rather than the mainstream market. Acquisitions This was the year of acquisitions (and yes that word still makes me think of Patrick Bateman and American Psycho). […]
Chandler Burr’s Perfume Installation at Pitti Fragranze
Fifteen perfume and art combinations were dotted around Milan’s Pitti Fragranze venue courtesy of Chandler Burr and his exhibition entitled ‘Art, Objects, Shape, Color and Scent’, back in September. Burr is one of the most well-known perfume writers and his book The Perfect Scent is […]
Pitti Fragranze Seminar : West Coast vs Europe : Or Lucky Scent vs Jovoy : Market Face Off
I attended an intriguing presentation at Pitti Fragranze 2015 that focused on two perfume stores separated by the Atlantic Ocean. The stores in question were Lucky Scent, based in Los Angeles and Jovoy in Paris. Author, journalist and perfume reviewer Chandler Burr hosted the discussion between Franco Wright […]
Pitti Fragranze 2015 : Day Two : Perfumes Galore
Day Two at Pitti Fragranze was open to the public as well as buyers, distributors and press. As expected it was buzzing. First up was Histoires de Parfums. This is a brand with some great perfumes up its sleeve. I have 1969 Parfum de Revolte in my […]
Pitti Fragranze 2015 : Day One : Let The Sniffing Begin
Finally after an epic extended train journey (one missed stop that pushed my connections out by four hours!) I made it to Florence. Although this was my first time at Pitti Fragranze I’m sure it won’t be my last. This exposition / trade fair dedicated […]
Pitti Fragranze 2015 : A Couple Of Photos And More To Come
Well that was a whirlwind. I’m back home and will be able to write some updates shortly. In the meantime here are a few photos of the installations situated at the entrance. I loved the overall look of the outdoor area.
Pitti Fragranze Here I Come
Hello fragrance lovers. I will be at Pitti Fragranze, in Florence this week to smell perfumes and meet the people involved – the creators, brand owners and the teams. I’m also looking forward to catching up with people I met in Milan at Esxence back […]
Megan In Sainte Maxime 