Author: Ally Santos

Some fragrances arrive like a sunbeam through an open window—unexpected, warm, and quietly transformative. Néroli Hasbaya is one of them.
Some fragrances shout. Others whisper. And then there’s Impadia—the newest release from BDK Parfums—that doesn’t need to do either. It simply walks beside you. Quietly confident. Unshakably present.
It was love at first sniff. There was an undeniable allure, something that felt both familiar and entirely unexpected. I sprayed it once, and it stayed with me the rest of the day—haunting, glowing, unforgettable.
On a rain-swept evening in Iconic Boathouse Central Park this December 11, an intimate yet distinguished gathering took place beneath elegantly lit canopies in Central Park. The occasion: honoring 150 years of Clive Christian, a name synonymous with luxury perfume craftsmanship.
There’s a certain magic in the air of Paris—something you can’t quite name but feel deeply, like a faint melody playing in the background of a bustling city.
“Fragrance is part of life — it carries messages, emotions, and stories. I wanted to share my world through it.” That’s the ethos behind Florian Pontier Perfumes, which officially launched in February 2025 at Milan Esxence. Founded by French creator and fragrance lover Florian Pontier, the brand blends memory, artistry, and a dash of sugar into an olfactive universe that’s bold, modern, and deeply personal.
Tucked within the prestigious perfume halls of Harrods, Aqualis London is a reflection of its founder’s soul. Steyn Grobler, a South African industry veteran with over a decade of experience at some of the world’s most prestigious perfume houses, has poured that experience—and his passion—into Aqualis London. It is a story of passion, precision, and deeply personal vision.
From the moment she sipped what she believed was a fizzy cola—actually an aromatic experiment by her father—Ozge Erdogmus-Altinel has been captivated by the magic of scent. Today, as a second-generation perfumer and Creative Director of EPS Fragrances, she carries on her family’s fragrance legacy with a modern twist.