09.14.2018 Pomander Along the way This ornamental accessory was worn as a necklace, bracelet or attached to a belt (depending on its size) and wasn’t so much a decorative object but worn to protect the wearer.
03.16.2018 Perfumes of the sixties Crossed paths Perfumes of the Sixties are characterised by originality, the increased use of synthetic ingredients blended with wonderful natural ingredients, classicism and sensuality.
08.11.2017 A history of the gestures of perfumery Crossed paths “From its origins to today, perfume has continued to induce practices and gestures.” (Annick Le Guérer)
07.24.2017 Perfume in the modern age (III) Along the way Perfume becomes a luxury item within the reach of all.
07.17.2017 Perfume in the modern age (II) Along the way The juice was designed to last on the skin as well as for years.
07.10.2017 Perfume in the modern age (I) Along the way It is the invention of synthetics that slowly triggered the Modern perfume, by the end of the 19th century.
07.07.2017 The morality of perfume Along the way In France, in the XIXth century, perfume continued to be tarred by the centuries-old idea of indolence and idleness, the mother of all vices.