In the heart of Grasse, France—known as the birthplace of modern perfumery—a new scent story unfolded, carrying the humid sweetness of sugarcane fields, the zest of calamansi, and the floral grace of the Sampaguita. For this year’s run of Grasse Perfume Week, a Filipino fragrance brand,...
F or the longest time, Filipinos have relied on imported fragrances to satisfy their olfactory needs due to the limited availability of local perfume brands. Several visionaries, however, are now changing this narrative by launching their brands in the hopes of putting the Philippines on the global...
Our first encounter with a Le Labo fragrance was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and ever since then, it has held a special place among our favorite niche brands. Now, fragrance enthusiasts in the Philippines no longer need to travel to Hong Kong, Malaysia, or Indonesia to indulge in Le Labo, as it has...
The perception of fragrance notes varies greatly depending on the individual experiencing them. Hence, when delving into the realm of fragrance, whether it hails from a renowned designer or a niche artisan, we often give vivid imagery of the essence it exudes, beyond merely dissecting its...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Re LRay Villafuerte says the province is banking on a joint venture (JV) with pharmaceutical company Iba Botanicals in its goal to gain a foothold in the $35-billion...
If "unity" was a scent, then Dioceldo Sy believes that he has captured it in a bottle. He calls it "The Red President". Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos and a product shot of The Red President from Blackwater. (MANILA BULLETIN) The bottle label is marked with the word unity, the catchword of...
Smell good all day and night! We all love a good sensual whiff on our beau. What makes it “extra” is when we surprise them with new perfumes to add to their collection. Here are the latest ones that are worth giving this Valentine’s day. Artwork by Ariana Maralit Phantom Lavender and lemon...
Ces Drilon’s launches Provenciana, her version of the centuries-old aromatherapy practice BOUQUET OF SMELL Smudge sticks from Provenciana Smudging has increased in popularity in the Philippines following the rediscovery of this ancient practice around the world. The ritual of smudging or sage...
Replica reproduces familiar Maison Margiela scents and moments of varying locations and periods Let emotions and memories come to life through Maison Margiela scents. Launched in the country by Rustan Marketing Corporation, with its flagship store having opened at Rustan’s Shangri-la t with its...
‘Fragrances inspired by spaces that blur boundaries of real and unreal’ Distinct packaging, unique products, and one-of-a-kind interiors, Aesop has been serving unconventional cosmetics for over 34 years. Although they were first known to be a skincare brand, the company has expanded to...
Spritz these on and feel oh-so-pretty and powerful! Artwork by Ariana Maralit Ever wonder what designers prefer when it comes to fragrances? We discovered three new scents that were conceptualized by designers Mary Katrantzou, Jimmy Choo, and Kate Spade. Now, you can have matching scents with your...
And lingers like Impalpable Scents, Michael Cinco’s second scent collaboration with Bench THE SCENT OF DESIRE Although the world is in an indefinite state of suspended animation, the sky is still blue, painted in the hues of scattered sunshine. The cities are in the grip of a global crisis, but...
