November 2007

  • Jean Claude Ellena

    A week or so ago, our class was granted the honour of a private visit with Jean Claude Ellena  (a master perfumer in his own right and the in-house exclusive perfumer for Hermes) in his studio in Cabris.  We were… Continue reading

  • November 27

    Bonjour!  Just a quick note to say that life here is very busy these days and rather than not write at all due to the lack of time for essays, I intend to attempt mini entries just to keep you… Continue reading

  • Paris and Perfume- Part One

    I just returned from Paris a few days ago- it was a short trip but one that was very specifically about perfume.  We began at the Palais Royale, where we visited the ‘shrine to perfume’- the Serge Luten boutique.  It… Continue reading