PlezuroMag Turns One: A Year of Scented Stories
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Exactly one year ago, with the click of a button, PlezuroMag came to life. Interviews, scented stories, reviews, and perfume news have since attracted loyal readers. Now, as we celebrate our first anniversary, we’re sharing the 10 most popular articles from our first year.
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The New Perfumer at Roja: Antoine Cotton on His Vision and the Brand’s Legacy
Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule
In the four days of olfactory festivity from March 6th to 9th, at Esxence 2024, approximately 350 brands from around the globe showcased their collections. Many of these brands, both within the fair and in private presentations, unveiled new or upcoming releases for the year.
Editor’s Picks: What Fragrances To Wear This Summer
Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule
Counting the last days until summer finally arrives, my head is full of plans. When and where should I spend the holidays? What capsule wardrobe pieces do I need? What fragrances should I wear this season?
Organ Tale: New Brand Tells Tales About the Power of Perfume
Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule
At Pitti Fragranze this September, many new brands were introduced, seeking partnerships and recognition not only in Italy but across Europe. Among them was Organ Tale, a brand-new perfume house from South Korea.
Marc-Antoine Barrois: I Don't Believe in Creating a Fragrance in Two Days
Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule
It seems that everything Marc-Antoine Barrois touches turns to gold, and I'm not talking about the color of his perfume bottles. Since the release of B683, every new perfume from the brand has garnered waves of attention in the community. Unique yet still appealing to many, the founder revealed his secret to achieving this in an interview for PlezuroMag.
Inside EPS Fragrances: Where Art Meets Science in Perfume Manufacturing
Written by Ally Santos
I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to spend two days with the EPS Fragrances, a fragrance manufacturing company, team, led by the legendary Mr. Huseyin Erdogmus, at Cosmoprof Miami. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by their family-oriented spirit and profound passion for the art of perfumery. Sitting down with Mr. Erdogmus felt like a personalized masterclass in fragrance—his insights reflected a lifetime of dedication to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. It was in these conversations that the EPS credo truly came to fruition : “Fragrance is Life.”
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Celebration of Fragrance and Community: Highlights from ScentXplore 2024
Written by Ally Santos
ScentXplore 2024, the 6th edition of the annual fragrance convention, marked a milestone by expanding to a three-day event, held on December 5th-7th. This year’s gathering almost coincided with the iconic lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a signal of the festive season in New York City. Set at Chelsea Industrial, the same venue as last year, the event showcased a revamped layout and a smoother check-in process. However, improvements are still needed—hopefully, future editions will provide a larger venue to allow attendees to wait indoors, away from New York’s infamous cold winds.
Esxence 2025: Scented Discoveries and Community Picks
Written by Ally Santos
There’s something about Milan in the spring—perhaps it’s the charm of cobblestone streets, the effortless style of its people, or, if you’re like me, the promise of an entire convention center filled with the world’s most exquisite fragrances. Esxence Milan is a dream come true for fragrance lovers, and this year’s edition did not disappoint.
Xerjoff Tony Iommi Deified: Mysterious Darkness with a Nostalgic Touch
Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule
Xerjoff is introducing a new fragrance – Deified Tony Iommi. Following the huge success of their first collaboration with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, they have decided to embark on this journey once again.
Amouage Guidance 46: How It Compares to Its Previous Version
Written by Eveline Nagajeva
Amouage has launched the seventh in its line of extraits: the extrait version of Guidance, one of the most admired and awarded fragrance of last year created by one of the most sought-after perfumers who knows the secret to creating fragrances that instantly become iconic, this fragrance comes under the direction of Amouage’s creative director, Renaud Salmon.