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Posted by on Mar 16, 2016 in Books, Events | 0 comments

The mysteries of perfume, is it possible to live without perfume ? are available in the bookshops, at the price of 14 euros. As a rebirth, my first book continues its life of a book ! More, it has undergone a few changes for the arrival of the spring ! I unveil for you some in this article.

A video on François Coty

Posted by on Mar 15, 2016 in Events | 0 comments

Marc-Antoine Harmeau, an independant photographer has done a very interesting video, about François Coty, the genius of the French perfumery ; I suggest, you watch it before I tell you all about Coty’s great perfumes that have counted and opened the way to various olfactive families.

Alternative Fragrance & Beauty in Paris

Posted by on Mar 11, 2016 in Events | 0 comments

Alternative Fragrance & Beauty is the next major meeting in Paris, from June 16th till June 18th 2016 at the Carreau du Temple, located in the Haut-Marais. At last ! Paris has its beauty and fragrance salon. More, the day of the 18th of June will be open to the general public. Make a note on your calender, Faire le tour du monde en parfums will keep an eye… very closely …, and other surprises are to come next.

How to recognize an oriental fragrance ?

Posted by on Feb 8, 2016 in Choose a perfume, Fragrances, Men's fragrance, Oriental Family, Smell/Taste, Women's fragrance | 0 comments

The oriental family is considered as the second most important one, just after the floral family. Many questions comes to one’s mind… Are the oriental family and the amber family the same ? They are perfumes that make us travel anyway ! How do we recognize them ? When did they first appear ? Just as many queries to understand this olfactive family, recognise its perfume and finally know if and why you like them !

Conference on the Volnay Perfume House at l’Osmothèque – Paris

Posted by on Jan 28, 2016 in Conference, Events | 0 comments

Muriel Madeline a relancé la maison Volnay, avec son mari Olivier Madeline, une marque familiale depuis 1919. Cette dernière nous racontera sa fabuleuse histoire de la maison et sa renaissance, ce lundi 8 février 2016, à 19h, à l’école supérieure du Commerce Extérieur à Paris. Muriel Madeline sera accompagnée d’Amélie Bourgeois, le parfumeur de la marque et de Jean-Marie Martin-Hattemberg, expert près la Cour d’Appel de Versailles et de l’Hôtel des Ventes Drouot. Comme toutes les conférences de l’Osmothèque, il ne faut surtout manquer celle-la.

The sense of smell, a film, on show on February 10th

Posted by on Jan 21, 2016 in Events | 0 comments

The Kim Nguyen film “The nose”, produced in 2014, in Quebec, will come out in Paris and in France, on February 10th. Renamed “The sense of smell” ; the producer invites us to an olfactory voyage , through the mysteries of the sense of smell, the taste, the sense of touch. The film leads to realize that, altough miused, the sense of smell is a sense of primary importance to the human being. One can sense it !

How to recognize a fougere fragrance ?

Posted by on Nov 1, 2015 in Men's fragrance, Smell/Taste | 1 comment

After the heavy and animal perfumes, Napoleon establishes a new fashion with the Eaux de Cologne. It is the era of the cleanderness which will dominate the masculine perfumery, up to the year 1960. A new accord will see the day with the famous Fougere Royale from Houbigant. But how do we recognize this family ? Which are the first perfumes to appear ? Just as many questions as to understand better this family ; recognize its perfumes and know if you like them and why !…

The Aroma-Zone Spa in Paris

Posted by on Nov 23, 2014 in Smell/Taste | 0 comments

In the heart of Paris, the Aroma-zone spa contributes to a new air among the town-spas. According to its philosophy, the brand has created multi-sensorial treatments with made to measure products ; only for you at a very reasonable price. I highly recomend this peace heaven such as a spot of nature in the middle of Paris… I have tested !

Jean Patou Boutique back on Saint Florentin street in Paris

Posted by on Nov 23, 2014 in Perfume Shops, Shops | 4 comments

1914-2014, the famous couturier and perfumer ; Jean Patou celebrates its anniversary of a hundred years. For this occasion, the Jean Patou brand has practically found its address of origin. Located at number 9 instead of number 7on the Saint Florentin street, the Jean Patou boutique opens again ,exactly at the town house that was the Couture House. I invite you to a visit with Dorothée Dutout, the Jean Patou manager.of the boutique

Run to the bath with Atelier Cologne

Posted by on Oct 14, 2014 in Smell/Taste | 0 comments

If you are fond of Orange Sanguine from Atelier Cologne, its sweet-smelling scent will, from now on, follow you, not only to the shower or the bath but also, it will hydrate your skin with the new body milk. This is the first step towards a body care range perfumed Atelier Cologne fragrance.