
Photos courtesy of Lisa Hoffman Beauty
Lisa Hoffman is a very good friend. And you don’t have to meet her to know this.
The qualities of f […]

One of my most exciting Esxence moments was witnessing the triumphant re-birth of a fine old French perfume brand, Le Galion – Maison de Parfumerie, more […]

Photos courtesy: Takasago
Madame Butterfly: A Perfume of Innocence, Passion, and Betrayal
Friday evening, April 4th was witness to a singular even […]

“Year after year, the identity of our community gets more and more clear and defined.”
Silvio Levi – Esxence Co-Founder
A week after ret […]

I can’t in good faith leave the month of March without sharing a hot tip for capping off your annual ‘Get-the-Ole-Bod-Ready-for-Spring’ prep […]

Atelier Cologne and Twisted Lily
A short ½ hour subway ride from mid-town Manhattan takes you to a peaceful yet trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of 2 and 3 story b […]

Image courtesy Elements Showcase
Risk-taking, experimental, and convivial, Elements Showcase managed to capture, yet again, the American ni […]

Image: Cock (symbol of France) Weathervane
The last two years have witnessed exponential expansion of the Paris niche fragrance market.
I […]

Photo Courtesy Givaudan: Vetiver at Baie des Cayes, Haiti
I have always loved vetiver, perhaps more than any other raw material. Something abo […]