Henri Bendel in New York City will host Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel, an exhibit "featuring the perfume, the craft, and the collection of leading natural perfumer, Mandy Aftel" of Aftelier:

This interactive and historic exhibit will showcase the extraordinary materials that bring to life the art and science of natural perfume. It will be created and installed using the responsible design principles of sustainable materials and eco-friendly sourcing, and draw its inspiration from the natural world where natural fragrance originates.

"It is rare to have the opportunity to usher in a new art form, especially one that embodies such great beauty. We consider Aftelier to be the leader in natural perfume and are excited about sharing it with our customers through this historic exhibit" states Claudia Lucas, Senior Vice President of Beauty & Gifts for Henri Bendel.

Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel will be open from April 18 through May 11, 2009; you'll find it on the 3rd floor at Bendel's. (via press release)