Hermès has released a limited edition version of its perfume Eau des Merveilles. Eau des Merveilles Constellation contains the notes of woods, balsam Peru, Siam oak, benzoin, cedarwood, ambergris, Seville orange, pepper, sweet spices. It is already available from major retailers such as Saks5thAvenue as well as discounter such as Imagination Perfumery. Imagination Perfumery currents offers a 10% off coupon 134411F26F (expires on March 24).
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
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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
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I remember the aroma of incense in many of Kyiv’s Orthodox churches being different, cleaner, than what I remember from Latin churches. I’ve tried getting frankincense, musk, and rose incense… April 17, 2025 at 7:47pm
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Thank you so much, Alityke. That’s very good news and I have found a bottle under $75 that I’m going to try. It’s worth it to me to see if… April 16, 2025 at 10:56am
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Laura: I wish you’d tried this so you could tell us what it’s like! I know you like the original a lot but this one sounds more like something I’d like. The description on Ozmoz ia very alluring, but what’s not to like about starry night skies;D. The bottle is lovely. March 14, 2006 at 5:30am
BoisdeJasmin: From what I hear via several people who tried it is that it is not too different from the original, but a bit warmer perhaps. The bottle is lovely, but I admit that I am more partial to the original orange and silver. March 14, 2006 at 11:02am
Rita: It has a little book in the box by Anna Gavarad(sic)but I couldn’t find an open box anywhere. I was told that it was a special surprise gift only for those who bought it, of course. If the writing is anything like the prosaic and poetic descriptions in the Hermes catalogues I am tempted. If anyone does buy it, please reveal all. I am also hoping for the L’Occitane to write a fable about their “Fragrance Merchant” mascot. March 19, 2006 at 4:43pm
BoisdeJasmin: I also heard that the box should include a story, but I have not seen it. If it comes my way, I will definitely let you know. Sounds very interesting! March 20, 2006 at 11:32am
Rita: Thank you. Can I inspire you to write some fragrant fiction? March 20, 2006 at 6:56pm
BoisdeJasmin: If only I had more time! However, yes, inspiration is always welcome. 🙂 March 25, 2006 at 7:12pm