You’re The One That I Want, Chanel N°5 film
By Alexandra Donaldson Chanel N°5, nearly a century old, continually evolves—at least when it comes to advertising. The latest short film (for it is hardly…
Celebrating 90 years of fragrance anniversaries
By Alexandra Donaldson We recently realized 10 years had passed since Viktor & Rolf launched its provocatively titled (and packaged) Flowerbomb fragrance. Feel old yet? The anniversary left us…
Macaron Day with Nadège Patisserie
By Alexandra Donaldson Of all the new “National Days” that have sprung up recently, Macaron Day is a favourite. These French delights have been gaining popularity—hence the…
A fragrance chat with Andrea Karr of Canadian Living
Andrea Karr is the Associate Editor, Fashion and Beauty at women's lifestyle magazine Canadian Living, so needless to say, she knows her beauty products. We love…
Gorgeous and green fragrances
By Deborah Fulsang Close your eyes and think of a field of clover—whether four-leafed or not—and transport yourself to a pastoral place of calm. Or…
Scent Memory, Barbershop smells and Scent of Triumph
By Alexandra Donaldson This week, we're sharing reports we've read relating to the complex connection that links scent to memory. And we're knee-deep in a great new perfume-themed…
Greta Constantine debuts in Paris
Brooding, dramatic and exquisitely feminine, the Paris Fashion Week debut of Canadian label Greta Constantine was a refined installation-style presentation in every detail—those pins! that draping!—and that…
Perfume inspired by Paris Fashion Week
By Adriana Ermter In honour of Paris Fashion Week, we’re turning the spotlight on French style. Meander your way down Avenue Montaigne, the Rue de…
Female perfumers: Quiet Artists in a man’s world
By Deborah Fulsang “When I used to work with Mr. Jean-Paul Guerlain, he told me women can’t create [perfume] for other women,” said Sylvaine Delacourte…
La Dolce Vita, scents inspired by Milan Fashion Week
By Adriana Ermter Do you live in your heels even while running errands? Is your familial greeting a kiss on both cheeks? Does your closet…
New fragrances this month: Floral updates & a spritz of nostalgia
By Alexandra Donaldson Spring is just around the corner—we promise. To help get in the mood for a lighter, brighter season comes this month's lineup…