Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto (remember anthropodino at the NY Park Armory last year?) has another scented sculpture on display, this time at MoMA. Navedenga is scented with cloves, and 2 visitors can enter the space at a time…
HeadSpace is a one-day symposium on the “the conception, impact, and potential applications of scent” to be held at Parsons The New School of Design in New York City on March 26, 2010…
Anne McClain, a graduate of the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, will be holding introductory perfume classes at Le Labo in Nolita the first Monday of every month…
Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel will be appearing at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City next month as part of the Brainwaves 2010 series:
What does Ecstasy Smell Like?
Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel + neurobiologist Stuart Firestein…
Givenchy at Harrods is offering a complimentary engraving service for Valentine’s Day: “purchase any Givenchy fragrance and a professional on-site engraver will instantly personalise the bottle with a message of your choice”. Available 2/10 through 2/14, pre-book at 020 7730 1234 ext. 2786.
Beyoncé will make an appearance tomorrow, February 3, at 5 pm at Macy’s Herald Square to promote her new fragrance, Beyoncé Heat:
According to the plan, the first customers to purchase the Beyoncé Heat three-piece fragrance set for $122 will be given the chance to meet and pose for a photo with Knowles.
(via wwd, with thanks to Julien for the tip!) And don’t forget the Beyoncé extravaganza in Union Square scheduled for tonight.
On February 2, Beyoncé will mark the launch of her debut fragrance Beyoncé Heat, in New York City’s Union Square:
…New Yorkers will catch the fever as Beyonce turns up the heat in Union Square…
Sue Phillips of Scenterprises will be holding a custom perfume event and auction, “Heart to Heart For Haiti”, on Valentine’s Day, February 14 from 11:30 to 3 pm. The event will take place at the Firebird restaurant in New York City and includes a 3 course brunch, seminar and custom perfume. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Red Cross efforts in Haiti. Tickets are $150 per person; for more information see the Scenterprises website.
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania will present Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance from April 10 to November 21:
An intersection of flora, fashion and science, the exhibition will transform the Gardens’ gemlike conservatory into a museum for the senses…
Laurice Rahmé of Bond no. 9 will be at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City on December 19th from noon to 5 to introduce the line’s new signature fragrance, Bond No. 9 Perfume:
Gifts will also be handed out to loyal customers, and Ms. Rahmé will be on hand to chat and sign your favorite Bond bottle!
Kilian Hennessy of niche line By Kilian will be at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City on Friday, 18 December from 1 to 8 pm to meet customers and introduce his fragrance line.
At this special appearance, complimentary engraving will be offered…
Hip hop star Nelly will be making an appearance at the Macy’s in Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta, Georgia to introduce his debut fragrance, Apple Bottoms by Nelly.
The event takes place this Saturday, 12 December, from 1 to 5 pm. Buy a bottle of the fragrance and you’ll get to meet Nelly and have your bottle signed in person. (via press release)
Sue Phillips of Scenterprises will be holding a custom perfume event at the Lancome boutique at 201 Columbus Avenue in New York City on Thursday, December 10 from 5 to 8 pm. Custom blends will be offered at the special price of $75 for 20 ml. Also in attendance will be Melinda Blau, author of Consequential Strangers; spend $75 or more on Lancome products and get a free gift bag and copy of the book. Space is limited, RSVP by December 8 at (212) 362-4858.
Sorry for the very late news, but Clive Christian will be making a personal appearance at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City today at 2 pm. For more information, call 212-872-2581. (via Bergdorf’s catalog, with many thanks to Jessica for the news)
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Bond no. 9 has launched a new fragrance in their series of Saks Fifth Avenue exclusives, Saks New Orleans:
This unisex scent wraps its arms around the essence of New Orleans. The “Big Easy” known for both elegance…
Perfumistas will want to take note of two special events hosted by the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program in Washington, DC this coming February:
The Art of Fragrance (In Collaboration with the Embassy of France With Sparkling Wine Toast) with Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, Friday, 5 February at 6:45 pm:
Tonight, we cut through the usual perfume-babble to illuminate the art of fragrance…
Mandy Aftel of Aftelier will be at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City for two events this coming January.
First, on Wednesday, January 20th at 6 pm, she’ll be giving a talk on Aromatics Along the Silk Road…
An unusual perfume bar has sprung up at the Singapore Art Museum. It has scents nobody would want to dab on his wrist, although some might cling to his clothes.
Filipino artist Christina Goldie Poblador has created the smells of a city: Think whiffs of gasoline or rotten eggs, which is supposed to remind people of government. There are more pleasant fragrances too, which are associated with friendship and family.
—From Whiffs of memory as art at The Malaysian Insider.
Leslie Blodgett will be at Sephora stores in New York City and Tampa to introduce her new fragrance, Perfume Diaries Bare Skin; she will also sign bottles for the first 100 customers who purchase the scent…
Chandler Burr will be holding a Scent Dinner at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm:
An olfactory expert and connoisseur, Chandler is a sensory genius who has created the most unusual dining experience we’ve ever heard of…
Alberta Ferretti and Claudia Schiffer will be at Harrods in London on Wednesday November 4th to present the new Alberta Ferretti fragrance:
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and fashion designer to the stars, Alberta Ferretti, will be appearing in store…
Rapper 50 Cent will be appearing at several Macy’s stores next month to promote his debut fragrance, Power by 50 Cent:
Thursday, November 5th at Macy’s Herald Square, NYC, 5:00–7:00 pm.
Saturday, November 7th at Macy’s Perimeter, Atlanta, 12:00–2:00 pm…
Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian will be making an appearance at Liberty of London this Thursday, October 22nd to introduce the new Maison Francis Kurkdjian line. The general appearance is from 4:30 to 8:30 in the Perfume Hall.
Basenotes is also holding a competition: the first 15 people to email info@basenotes.net with a name and contact number can join Mr. Kurkdjian for afternoon tea before the 4:30 appearance.