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).
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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.
Studio Class: Vintage Perfumes and Stories
Class location: Brussels
Date: January 12th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
January 19th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
January 26th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
Class duration: 2.5 hours
250€/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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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.
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As you mentioned, Victoria: ‘Lavender is one of the most misunderstood perfume ingredients’. I have had to learn loving lavender based fragrances, but a fragrance with a prominent lavender note… January 14, 2025 at 4:43am
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While I do love the smell of lavender, I think the only perfume I own that has it is Jicky. I love this perfume and I think part of the… January 13, 2025 at 9:49pm
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Perhaps Habanita by Molinard with Lavender? January 13, 2025 at 7:14pm
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I discovered Jicky in the late 70s – it was closer to the original formulation then, but the modern versions are less likeable. I don’t understand Mon Guerlain and don’t… January 13, 2025 at 7:07pm
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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