10 of the Best: Autumn/ Winter Fragrances
As Autumn sets in and Winter approaches, we asked fragrance experts Les Senteurs to detail 10 of the Best Autumn/ Winter Fragrances. Words by James Craven – Les Senteurs’ nationally quoted fragrance archivist and expert chronicler of all things culturally fragrant. We all appreciate the pleasurable sensation and adventure of reflecting the changing seasons of the year in our fragrances; but the British autumn climate is all too apt to... Read More
Eau d’Italie
History Eau d’Italie was launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the stunning La Sireneuse hotel in Positano, on the Italian Amalfi coast. The hotel wanted to create a gift for all of their guests, and when in discussion the idea of a fragrance was brought up. Hence the birth of Eau d’Italie designed to recreate the scent of the hotel and the surrounding area. The demand was so great for the fragrance from the hotels guest that... Read More
Exclusive: In Conversation with Mona di Orio
Les Senteurs x Portman Village
Les Senteurs, the original and most respected independent perfumery in Britain, has opened a second store in the Portman Village area of London’s Marylebone, a chic new destination for cutting edge independent retailers. Les Senteurs, launched in 1984 takes fragrance to a new level. With its international reputation for launching rare yet exquisite brands such as Annick Goutal and Frederic Malle and near legendary customer service we are... Read More
Frédéric Malle: Lait Perfumé & Base Lavante Douce
Founder of Editions de Parfums – Fragrance without compromise – Frederic Malle has expanded the liberating series of fragrances to include ‘Lait Pefumé‘ (Fragranced Body Lotion) and ‘Base Lavante Douce‘ (Body Wash). “I work as an editor works with writers. I give these ‘fragrance authors’ complete freedom to explore and express their ideas. Each perfumer is free to use the most innovative technologies and the rarest... Read More
Meet James Heeley of Heeley Parfums
Menthe from Heeley Parfums was recently honoured with 4th position in Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 Spring Fragrances for Men. We hope you managed to get to Les Senteurs to try (and no doubt buy and enjoy) a bottle. Heeley Parfums has a quick growing fan base, and rightly so. In a very special event to be held at Les Senteurs James Heeley himself will be present to discuss his fragrances on Thursday 24th March at 18.30. This unique opportunity... Read More
Meet Andrea Maack
Gents, we’re pleased to inform you of another great opportunity to increase your olfactory nouse. Les Senteurs invites you to spend some time with the founder of Iceland’s very first perfume house, the conceptual artist and fashion artist Andrea Maack. Les Senteurs will welcome you with a glass of champagne before some perfume testing and stimulating conversation with Andrea at 6.30pm on Thursday 17th February. Book now to be sure of... Read More
The Fragrant Ape wears Scent: How the Ape should care for it
Here you need no more than a few basic watch points, augmented by common sense. Firstly, remember my food metaphor: use it up! Don’t leave it in the wardrobe for high days and holidays that never come. Would you do that with the lobster mayonnaise? Enjoy it while it’s fresh and at its best, and while you love it. Your taste will change slowly but continuously so once you have picked the perfect perfume, wear it. Then choose again. Keep... Read More
[CLOSED] Win the fantastic D’Orsay Le Dandy fragrance
Dear fragrance loving Apes and Gentleman, we are delighted to have been offered by the experts over at fragrance store Les Senteurs a 50ml Eau de Toillette bottle of the fantastic D’Orsay Le Dandy to giveaway. What is D’Orsay Le Dandy? First launched by Count Alfred D’Orsay’s descendant, a second Alfred D’Orsay, in 1925, this is a classic scent of the period with unusual notes of tobacco, whisky, ginger and spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon... Read More
D’ORSAY: Legendary Regency House of Toiletries
From the legendary Regency House of Toiletries, D’ORSAY, we mark the welcome return of this elegant brand founded by prince of the dandies, Count Alfred D’Orsay who died in 1851. The Count’s initial remit was to create light, fresh fragrances for himself and his lovely inamorata, Lady Blessington, whose portrait hangs at the Wallace Collection, her loveliness still drawing the crowds. Always a discreet cult best-seller both in England... Read More
