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.
I am Victoria Belim-Frolova, a Ukrainian-American author, ISIPCA professor and perfumer. My work weaves together stories of scent, memory, and resilience.
Through books, fragrance, and teaching, I explore how beauty can heal and restore us.
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Luca and Victoria Perfume Seminar
Recording of a seminar.
Luca and Victoria speak for 1.5h on topics included, but not limited to: vintage perfumes, our favorite fragrances, trends we hate, industry gossip. No one will be spared. All will be entertained. Funds will be used to support charity projects in Ukraine.
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Studio Class: Vintage Perfumes and Stories
Class location: Brussels
Date: February 9th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
Class duration: 2.5 hours
200€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
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About these Lectures
Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
Online and in-person classes are available.
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Enjoy your new treasure Kateryna, beautiful description. May 14, 2025 at 12:01pm
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Hello everyone) Thank you for the opportunity to share your olfactory experience. This spring I finally found a bottle of Dolce Gabbana Feminine. Incredibly beautiful creamy lily. The top note… May 14, 2025 at 7:59am
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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