SEASONS AND PERFUME
January 8, 2021
While the signature of a perfume generally shapes the circumstances under which it is worn, including seasons, one should not let preconceptions affect personal habits and preference. A fresh citrus can be fashionable in winter and summer alike, and an Oriental scent is equally perfect in all seasons.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
August 2, 2020
Select perfume aficionados and reviewers are committed to curating the finest content, both editorial and photographic. These members of the fragrance community promote niche perfumery by offering their perspective and inviting others to join in their journey of olfactory discovery. (photograph by @kirikiki)
INSTAGRAM AS A PRIVATE FORUM
June 6, 2020
Today, we made our Instagram page private and began removing thousands of followers in an attempt to create a forum where we can exchange thoughts with perfume aficionados. We enjoy engaging with perfume lovers who write and think about perfumery as art, and not in terms of olfactory pyramids and clinical composition.
STRUCTURE IN DESIGN
April 16, 2020
The imagination and crafting of scent are to the perfumer what drawing and constructing a building are to the architect. Noticing a refined perfume is as seamless as falling in love with a building or a motif. The pine cone photographed here enhances its environment in ways mostly unsuspected, for it is the esoteric and symbolic representation of the pineal gland -or the third eye.
INSPIRATION IN EVERY SEASON
January 1, 2020
Winter is a gift to mankind just like Summer, Spring, and Fall. A perfumer finds inspiration in the quiet solitude of nature’s soft, white blanket. A scent revives memories we thought long lost, and brings back those we loved and believed forever gone. Happy New Year! We hope our perfumes help immortalize the best memories you will create this year!
VISUAL CUE OF OLFACTORY THEME
June 19, 2019
We use only the finest ingredients in perfumery, and our sophisticated plum bottle is made of the finest, thick crystal glass to shield its precious liquid from damaging ultraviolet light; each flacon is dressed with one of our custom, hand-made silk tassels, to offer a glimpse into the olfactory theme of the precious liquid within: sun yellow and deep Mediterranean orange for our citrus perfumes Hélichryse and Place aux Aires).
NICHE PERFUMERY
June 10, 2019
We believe today’s educated consumer seeks four equally essential and critical attributes that Parfums 06130 provides: 1 -a legitimate family tradition and dedication to the art of perfumery, 2 -exceptional perfume quality, 3 -beautiful custom packaging with attention to detail, and 4 -limited retail availability.
PYRAMID
April 25, 2019
The notes of a perfume’s olfactory pyramid refer to the scent’s evolution through time, and more precisely how it is perceived; this process is a product of each component’s molecular structure and its rate of dissolution. Each fragrance evolves with time by revealing its intricacies, as the most volatile compounds dissipate to reveal underlying DNA. Olfactory pyramids cloud your appreciation with prejudgment. Clear your mind, inhale deeply yet gently, and allow our perfume to satisfy your senses.
TRADITION
February 18, 2019
We dream our fragrances armed with imagination, know-how, good taste, and a sheet of paper and a pen. While computers are widely used in perfumery because they allow easy tracking of changes and cost, we prefer the traditional tactile approach used by our ancestors; since neither creativity or financial considerations limit us, we can maintain tradition and jot down ideas anywhere.
(Pictured here, a formula dated the late 1960s, penned by Master Perfumer Claude Chabert)
ROOTS IN NATURE
February 7, 2019
Grasse is a very special town. By its geographic location, it is both urban hub and rural paradise. Nearby mountains surround our magnificent town, and our neighbors are charming villages such as Cabris and Valbonne. It is no wonder we are so attached to nature and love animals. Thankfully, modern perfumery offers wonderful synthetic alternatives to animal products, which were previously used abundantly. Today, synthetics used in perfumery are safe, environmentally-conscious, and offer repeatable quality year after year.
