All article tags: perfume

Essential Parfums lands on Boulevard Saint-Germain

What matters is what we remember. From a meeting. Of an emotion. From a wake. The one left by an exceptional fragrance marks us forever. At Essential Parfums, only the necessary matters. Not the superfluous. The first five essences were born in 2018. The founder of the brand fell into the world of perfumery as a child. After a first store opened in the Marais, a second took over Boulevard Saint-Germain on June 2. Essential Parfums is currently present in 61 countries. Essentially natural Selective choice of raw materials, responsible production, in short essentially quality without compromise, for a range made in France. Lavandin grosso, tonka bean benzoin, Australian sandalwood, are all harvested sustainably. Always with the aim of providing locals with decent resources and the protection of their land. Authentic and natural, vanilla comes from Madagascar. Each flavor uses maceration based on vegetable beet alcohol. Here, no added chemical dye or toxic ingredient. Only the essential gives off its aromas. Essentially artistic They and they are eight. Eight renowned master perfumers, to compose the …

The (very) Parisian interview with Sarah Lavoine

Sarah Lavoine has established herself in a few years as a central figure in interior design in France. For Paris Select, she shared her best pleasure addresses in the capital…to be enjoyed without moderation! Sarah Lavoine, you are known for your faultless taste, your sense of color and light… what are the places where you find yourself comfortable, at ease, peaceful? What are your Parisian tips for our readers? ◊ A bar where to bask? Le Loulou, at the Museum of Decorative Arts. ◊ A restaurant to adopt? Lala cooks! The restaurant that I opened with my friend David Lahner in my flagship store on place des Victoires. ◊ A favorite market? The Raspail organic market, one of the rare organic markets in the capital (Sunday morning. Boulevard Raspail, between rue du Cherche-Midi and rue de Rennes, 75006), and also the Marché Président-Wilson. I go there for Joël Thiébault's vegetables, ultra-fresh fish and charcuterie. (Every Wednesday and Saturday. Avenue du President-Wilson, between rue Debrousse and place d'Iéna, 75016 Paris.) ◊ A spa where you can pamper yourself …

La Maison Sisley: a well-being break in the heart of Paris

For more than 40 years, Sisley has been illuminating women's faces with exceptional products... Having become an absolute must-have in Parisian bathrooms, the brand specializing in phyto-cosmetology opened a house a few years ago dedicated to beauty and pleasure, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Focus on this inspiring haven of peace which reveals the whole philosophy of the family brand… – A French family house Sisley is above all a beautiful family history. A shared love of beauty and a perpetual quest for excellence… In 1976, Hubert d'Ornano and his wife Isabelle founded the brand with one idea in mind: to use the best of plants and essential oils to create cosmetics. An innovative concept for the time and imitated many times since, without ever being equalled. Today, the torch has been proudly taken up by the couple's children. Exceptional skincare, make-up, perfumes and hair products… This French know-how is reflected in the quality of their products. A winning combination since the …

The Alchemist Atelier: a romantic perfume workshop, ideal for Valentine's Day

After the solo perfume creation workshops, The Alchemist Atelier offers a new sensory experience, to live with your other half "Create Perfumes with Love"... An ideal gift for Valentine's Day! This summer, we told you about the revolutionary concept of The Alchemist Atelier here. A few days before Valentine's Day, the workshop hits hard by offering a whole new experience, to live with your partner. Code name ? “Create Perfumes with Love”. – An immersive workshop in the heart of Paris During this romantic 90-minute workshop, you will discover the art of perfumery and will then be able to create totally unique perfumes. Guided by an Alchemist Perfumer, you will explore the different olfactory families in order to select your favorite scents. Once this step has been completed, all you have to do is insert the cartridges into the Scent Creator, dose as you wish with the application... it's ready! Personalize your bottles and take them home. These memories will last forever… – A unique Valentine's Day gift Create personal fragrances alongside your loved one, while enjoying a glass of champagne…