The true cost of luxury fragrances.
The true cost of luxury fragrances. Here’s how to really understand what you’re paying for.
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Absolu, Elixir, Intense, Le Parfum… What do they really mean?
Absolu, Elixir, Intense, Le Parfum: what do these terms on perfumes really mean? A clear guide to understanding concentration, marketing, and new fragrances, with concrete examples.
Cologne. The oldest perfume in the world.
What a cologne really is, where it comes from, and why it’s so much more than a “light” perfume. History, types, and a selection of five colognes to know today—from the historic 4711 to the most contemporary and creative forms.
Perfumery and sustainability 1/2
Perfumery and sustainability. Perfumery is changing. Biotech ingredients, refillable packaging, private exchanges: discover how the sector is transforming toward more ethical and circular consumption—and what role the secondary market plays.
Rare, but not impossible. The most sought-after fragrances.
The most sought-after fragrances. Vintage Mitsouko, original Miss Dior, Xerjoff Naxos, Caron Poivre: the rarest and most sought-after fragrances by collectors—and why the secondary market is the only place to truly find them.
Perfumes that tell love stories
In the world of perfumery, some fragrances are created with a specific purpose: not just to seduce the sense of smell, but to tell a story. When these stories are a true love stories, perfume becomes something more than an accessory: it transforms into a memory, a tribute, an emotional statement.
How do you define a “vintage” perfume?
Discover what “vintage perfume” really means, how to evaluate it, how it differs from discontinued perfumes, and which are the most sought-after vintage perfumes from the 1980s and 1990s. A complete guide with examples, criteria, and advice for collectors and beyond.
Iconic perfumes: Shalimar Guerlain turns 100.
Shalimar, the first oriental and amber perfume, turns 100. In the history of modern perfumery, there are icons, certainties of quality and creativity that endure over time, and that remain symbols of visionary creation and talent.Heir to a family deeply rooted in perfumery since the 19th century, Jacques Guerlain is the creator of masterpieces that have left their mark on …