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Fabrice Penot, one half of the duo behind cult perfume label Le Labo, was the center of attention at Barneys New York earlier this week to launch their latest scent, Santal 33. Each bottle is hand-mixed when it's purchased, and Penot walked us through Le Labo's unique on-the-spot creation process. Even Barneys's creative director at large, Simon Doonan, was excited to see what Fabrice and the Read more
If you're a fragrance lover in Gotham, you'll want to be at the Anthropologie in Rockefeller Center every evening from March 31 to April 1. The store is hosting a series of fragrance workshops run by some of the industry's finest noses. On the 30th, Le Labo will be talking about "The Art of Perfume" from 6-7pm, followed by "Botanical Essences" with Strange Invisible Perfumes from 7-8pm. To find Read more
By the Creators of Le Labo, the brand's new collaboration with Anthropologie, is the very best kind of atavism. The solid Concrete Parfums ($28) are concealed inside pretty old-fashioned brass weights, and the Spray Parfums ($62) come in faux 18th century poison phials. All the scents in the collection have an antique aspect as well, and they smell old-money luxurious even though they're less Read more
I've long loved Le Labo's elegant formulations, and its Jasmin 17 is one of my all-time favorite perfumes. So it's understandable that I'm swooning over its new Anthropologie collaboration fragrances, By The Creators of Le Labo ($62). The five new scents are at a much lower price point than the average Le Labo creation, making them accessible if this is your first time trying the line. Plus, Read more
From television appearances to magazine columns and how-to lifestyle lectures, Danny Seo's creativity and work focuses on modern, eco ides for the home. With seven books under his belt, Danny is full of great ideas for decorating and DIYing, so I was curious to see what was on his holiday wish list this year. Top Gifts to Give and Receive: "I'm a designed/decorator, so I am really really Read more
Anthropologie's gorgeous parade of fascinating finds and easy luxuries is what makes it such a beloved institution. And if, upon picking up a bottle of singularly beautiful fragrance, you've ever wondered where it all comes from, here's your answer. Anthropologie's beauty buyer, Melissa Green, let us pick her brain about everything from finding the next big thing to making sure brands are unique Read more
Perfume-ophiles everywhere have been waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of the 2011 FiFi Awards nominees, and now they're here. Each year, The Fragrance Foundation holds its equivalent of the Oscars, awarding the best in perfumery in categories ranging from luxury to indie to mass market. This year, my picks are Candide, a gorgeous jasmine fragrance from the amazing Mandy Read more
