When you think of a floral fragrance, chances are, notes of rose, neroli, peony, or orange blossoms come to mind. But for the ...

Francis Kurkdjian's new show at Paris's Palais de Tokyo explores 30 years of projects, and enagages all the senses through ...

What does conspicuous consumption smell like? On a December afternoon in 2013, the Parisian perfumer Francis Kurkdjian was scheduled to meet with the renowned French crystal manufacturer Baccarat at ...

Oud is not for everyone, but a new crop of approachable ouds means there might be one scent just for you Oud is one of the most mysterious and expensive perfumery ingredients. Its lore is so profusely ...

They had a nose for nothing this past year, but now some COVID-19 long-haulers can finally stop to smell the roses — thanks to a legendary perfumer who’s leading them on a $650 “fragrance journey.” ...

Perfumer H’s new spring scent, Dandelion, has arrived today (18 April 2024). A real labour of love, it was three years in the making. And for Lyn Harris, the brand founder and nose behind its ...

Jean-Claude Ellena, 65, was born in Grasse, in Provence, the son of a perfumer. In 2004, he became in-house perfumer for Hermès, where perfume sales have since more than doubled. The company set up a ...