A beverage cherished across the globe, coffee has a history as rich and diverse as its flavor. From its humble beginnings in ancient Ethiopia to its modern ubiquity, coffee has woven itself into the fabric of different human cultures. Let’s delve into the multifaceted world of coffee, examining its roots and the different ways to enjoy it in various cultures, as well as the secrets behind the impact of its unique aroma on mood which fostered the realm of perfumery for four decades now.

How do you get a Royal Warrant? What is the value? We’ll cover this in Chapter Four before taking a look into the future in our final installment of a three-part series.

Eccentric, quirky, traditional and conservative, the Brits are a study in contrast. How do these characteristics play out in perfumery? Let’s find out in the second installment of a three-part series.

At last we shine a light on Great Britain and it's fragrance heritage. Did you know one of the oldest continuously running perfume houses in the world is based in London? Or that functional fragrances play a major role in their traditions? Discover this fascinating story in the first of a three-part series.

At Maison de L’Asie in Singapore, the lady of the house leads the visit inside her stunning interiors inspired by Asian cultural stories. In Thailand, Prin takes us through its sophisticated and rich concept. In China, One Day sticks to minimalism to give room for imagination while Maison Dixsept welcomes us into its house full of dreams, and Documents magnetically pulls us into its dark home.

The World Perfumery Congress is the most important technical event involving the perfume industry and it takes place every two years in different places, mostly in France and the United States. As the first edition after the Pandemic was held in Miami, Florida in 2022, this year it happened to be in Geneva, Switzerland, just a few hours from Milan. So how could I miss it?