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7 exceptional perfumes to trust to offer a rare fragrance

At a time when the world seems tired of commercial perfumery and is looking instead for perfumes that tell authentic stories, we have selected 10 houses that really make the difference... For your loved ones who love precious juices, here is a great gift idea! – Les Parfums de Rosine Recognized as a brand rooted in the history of French perfumery, Les Parfums de Rosine offers a wide range of fragrances, highlighting the infinite variation of scents offered by the rose. Passionate about this sometimes feverish, shy, tender or voluptuous flower, Marie-Hélène Rogeon uses its essence and its absolute as the quintessence in absolutely all her creations. Making it a point of honor to offer beautiful juices, made from the best quality natural materials, she grows her own roses in her gardens, a real added value. Fragrances to discover in its beautiful Galerie de Valois setting! Perfumes of Rosine, 105 Galerie de Valois, 75001 Paris. 01 42 60 11 51 – Francis Kurkdjian Both refined and confidential, Maison Francis …

Why do Parisiennes swear by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian?

Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the meeting of Francis Kurkdjian, creator of renowned perfumes behind many successes, and Marc Chaya, former partner of Ernst & Young. This founding duo, with complementary talents, imagined a sensual, generous and multi-faceted territory of free expression in which perfume is naturally the hero. In the world of perfume, Francis Kurkdjian holds a prominent place. Nothing predestined him to be a perfumer, but at the age of 13, he discovered this profession when his dreams of a star dancer at the Paris Opera and of a designer collapsed. In the shadows, he signed mythical perfumes such as Le Male, Fleurs du Male and the iconic Madame by Jean Paul Gaultier… Rose Barbare by Guerlain, My Burberry, Kenzo World or Eau Noire by Dior, it's him too. It was not until September 2009, while still working for the biggest brands, that Francis Kurkdjian co-founded his eponymous house with Marc Chaya, who is its President. Success is there, the creations follow one another and the …

7 personalities who are shaking up luxury in Paris

They are designers, chefs, architects and even perfumers and all have in common a notoriety that continues to grow… Zoom on those we will see everywhere and who will make luxury this year. Philippe Starck No need to introduce the most famous architect in the world, with a CV as long as an arm. Last year, Philippe Starck imagined - and inaugurated - two Parisian hotels with breathtaking design: the Brach (16th) and the 9Confidentiel, in the heart of the Marais (4th). Proof that the star designer has not aged a bit and is still on all fronts. Christophe Michalak In the family of great French pastry chefs, we have on one side Pierre Hermé, the king of macaroons and on the other, Christophe Michalak and his rock'n'roll creations. The 2005 World Pastry Champion has lost none of its splendor and very recently chose to eliminate its plastic packaging in an ecological approach. A great gesture for the planet! At the head of several shops, the former pastry chef of the Plaza Athénée offers Klassik, the…