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A lush, cultivated garden

Posted by Robin on 28 June 2025 Leave a Comment

In the 1950s, botanist Wilhelmina Jashemski identified traces of pollen, spores and plant fossils in the ancient city of Pompeii. The discovery suggested that the site had once been a lush, cultivated garden.

Now, that garden has been restored to its former glory, complete with thousands of roses, ruscus plants, violets, cherry trees and vines, according to a statement from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

— Read more in The 2,000-Year-Old ‘Perfume Garden’ in the Ancient City of Pompeii Has Been Restored to Its Former Glory at Smithsonian Magazine.

A very democratic, low-pressure space

Posted by Robin on 27 June 2025 2 Comments

“I feel like a perfume swap brings the fun of spontaneous conversation into the real world and creates a two-way chat instead of passive consumption,” says Asia Grant, perfumer and host of Scent Social Club, an “fragrance tour” company. “Without any brand representatives or paid influencers in a room, everyone can enjoy feeling equal and honest in their passion for perfume,” says Jessica Murphy, a fragrance writer and art historian who creates scented museum tours. “It’s a very democratic, low-pressure space.”

— That's our own Dr. Jessica, again! Read more in Will You Come to My Perfume Swap Party? at Glamour.

The greatest longevity

Posted by Robin on 26 June 2025 Leave a Comment

"Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain always knew how to adapt his creations by capturing the trends of his time,” explains Ann Caroline Prazan, Guerlain’s Art, Culture & Heritage Director. “He established the foundations of the Guerlain brand with a commitment to quality and innovation. Finally, he had the intelligence of the family by passing on his know-how to his sons, which means that today, we are the French perfume house, still in activity, with the greatest longevity."

— Read more in How Guerlain Evolved From Family Dynasty To Global Perfume Powerhouse at Forbes.

Iris is the gold of perfumery

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2025 Leave a Comment

Perfumer Dora Baghriche for Armani Privé Iris Bleu.

In really hot weather

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2025 Leave a Comment

"In really hot weather, I’ll look for something with notes of green tea or mint, like Régime des Fleurs Cacti, which makes me feel physically and mentally cooler," Murphy says. Notes of aloe vera, cucumber, and bergamot, plus refreshing black tea and mate, add to the chilling effect.

— That's our own Dr. Jessica! Read more in 13 Summer Scents That Will Get You Compliments All Year Round at InStyle.

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