What are the seven places to shop for perfume in London? The article in The Guardian tells it all.
Update: the link is no longer working, but you can read about perfume shopping in London on NST Perfume.
Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. - Victoria
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NEW Perfume Classes
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.
Dark Woods
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: January 25th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Fragrance Families: Cologne
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 5th, Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Fragrance Families: Florals
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 8th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Studio Class: Vintage Perfumes and Stories
Class location: Brussels
Date: January 26th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
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)
Please contact me for other available dates
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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Thank you for this lovely giveaway! 1. I would suggest Bois de violette by Serge Lutens. A gorgeous woody violet. 2. yes, you may contact me via email. Thank you! January 23, 2025 at 8:27am
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So pleased to see they have recommenced making this again. Was very sad when it seemed to have been discontinued Have just ordered. A beautiful fresh cologne that I love… January 23, 2025 at 5:14am
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I bought Isfarkand 20 years ago when it first launched by Ormonde Jayne …mandarin is the predominant note here, with pink pepper and cedarwood and bergamot. .I adored it but… January 23, 2025 at 3:33am
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The only woodsy fragrance I have worn is the lovely Samsara. Yes, you may share my email. Thank you Madeline for this wonderful giveaway. AnnaP. January 23, 2025 at 12:09am
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Prince Barry: Les Senteurs and Ormonde Jayne are my 2 favourite perfume oases in London. December 26, 2005 at 1:08pm
BoisdeJasmin: I love these two stores. I also would like to visit Scent Systems, which you mentioned once before. December 26, 2005 at 2:17pm