Le Galion (Really Cropped)
August 27, 2014

Le Galion Now at Port in Paris

 
 
Wind in her sails and laden with treasures, a much anticipated Le Galion Maison de Parfumerie has sailed gracefully into port and now rides majest […]

Arquiste
August 20, 2014

Arquiste for J.Crew Perfume Launch

No. 57 and No. 31  ‘Arquiste for J.Crew’ Perfumes Launch in All US and International J.Crew Stores
 
 
This past week, while vacationing in my ho […]

© Sarah Colton
August 9, 2014

‘Ciel d’Opal’ (Opal Sky) in August

 
 
Just before leaving for America the end of July, I stopped by Jovoy to say good-bye to François Hénin, and to make sure I had enough fragrances […]

Signed and Cropped Karl ‘holding’ oeillet
June 15, 2014

Aedes de Venustas “Oeillet Bengale”

Karl Bradl co-owner of Aedes de Venustas at May 22 Paris launch of “‘Oeillet Bengale’ in the Ells Collection show rooms
 
 
On a d […]

Esxence 2014 – Towards a Harmonious Niche Fragrance Brand/Retail Interface (Chairman Sarah Colton)
May 6, 2014

Esxence 2014 – Towards a Harmonious Niche Fragrance Brand/Retail Interface (Chairman Sarah Colton)

Esxence 2014 – Towards a Harmonious Niche Fragrance Brand/Retail Interface (Chairman Sarah Colton)

1. RESIZED 5stack bracelet – high res
April 26, 2014

Lisa Hoffman Fragrance Jewelry and The Gift of Friendship

 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 […]

© Sarah Colton
April 18, 2014

Esxence 2014 Part #2: Favorite Brands and Fragrances

 
 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 […]

Takasago Madame Butterfly image #1
April 5, 2014

Madame Butterfly: Perfume of Innocence, Passion, and Betrayal

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

Esxence 2014 LOGO
April 1, 2014

Esxence 2014 Part #1: A Reflection

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

Salade Hiver My Blend by Clarins (1)
March 28, 2014

Royal Detox

 
 
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 […]