One cannot deny that an appealing perfume bottle lends more allure to the juice inside. The New York Times article “Smoke and Mirrors” by Chandler Burr explores the topic of perfume packaging.
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Campaspe: Interesting article, but most frustrating that he describes the original Je Reviens bottle as the most beautiful of all, yet it is left off of the slide show! **sulks** August 9, 2005 at 10:01pm
Victoria: I noticed that too. Have you ever had a chance to browse through Caron book (the one they sell at the boutique)? The vintage bottles are stunning. August 9, 2005 at 10:11pm