The power of Paltrow, perfume and a little black dress
By Natasha Bruno Many believe it to be a rule of fashion that no woman’s wardrobe is complete without at least one quintessential little black…
Arquiste Boutonniere No.7
By Deborah Fulsang Imagine a night at the Opera. More specifically a clutch of young and charming men about town dressed in black-tie finery, the…
Christophe Cervasel of Atelier Cologne
Question: Can you tell me how Atelier Cologne came to be? Why cologne? Cervasel: It’s a long story, but I can make it short. If…
The evolution of modern-day perfumery
By Erin Richardson To fully understand and appreciate a fragrance, you must experience it. Your thoughts, your memories, and, of course, your sense of smell…
How to battle Perfume Prohibition
By Adriana Ermter To spritz, or not to spritz: that is the question. At least it has been since those with sensitive sniffers sneezed loud…
Pantone names Emerald colour of 2013
By Deborah Fulsang Green: it is the colour of healing and rejuvenation, of growth and renewal. When Carlstadt, N.J.-based colour expert Pantone announced recently that…
Kiehl’s Original Musk: 50 years of understated sexiness
By Deborah Fulsang Legend has it that Kiehl’s Original Musk Oil, a savoury sensual modern-day favourite, was bolted up in the basement of the Kiehl…
Miss Dior reimagines Christian’s original chypre
By Deborah Fulsang A few years ago, when my daughter was perhaps 5 or 6, I showed her two irresistibly petite perfume bottles for her…
Snow, snow, glorious snow scents
For one who gains strength from the sunshine of summer and days spent in the garden, winter is a cold, hard time. But looking out…
Perfume to suit literature’s beloved heroines
What would the most famous literary leads dare to dab in 2013? As we take time over the holidays to read, or re-read the classics,…
Happy New Year! Happy Horoscope!
Happy New Year! We’re excited to start 2013 off on a wonderful note with the launch of our new Horoscope section. If you, like us,…