The Hottest Day of the Year – “Soleil au Zenith” by Prada

It was quite fitting that I wrote this post during one of the most extreme heat waves in Europe (last week of June, 2026). “Soleil au Zenith” represents a scathing hot day, but only the positive aspects. The smells that become more intense, the colours that shine especially bright, the dream-like atmosphere that makes a… Continue reading The Hottest Day of the Year – “Soleil au Zenith” by Prada

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The True Spirit of the South of France – “Cote d’Azur” by Oribe

Let us start with the description and celebration of this wonderful perfume, “Cote d’Azur” from the brand Oribe. Later on, we clear up all the misconceptions people (e.g. myself) have (had) about the fragrance and the brand. The perfume transports lightness in the sense of ease and effortlessness, combined with pure elegance rooted in wealth.… Continue reading The True Spirit of the South of France – “Cote d’Azur” by Oribe

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Eclectic Jewellery – BOUCHERON

When flipping through the 3 very different books on famous high jewellery house BOUCHERON, I came to the conclusion that connecting all of them was BOUCHERON’s artistic and cultural independence from Europe. The clients of BOUCHERON were for the most part not the royal houses of Europe, or the conservative high aristocracy, but more vivacious… Continue reading Eclectic Jewellery – BOUCHERON

Showing Death at its Most Beautiful – Georg Hornemann Sculptures

Georg Hornemann is a very famous jeweller-artist in the circles of those who know. Those who are not deeper involved in the subject of high jewellery, have probably never heard of him. Born in 1940, in the Eastern part of the then divided Germany, Georg Hornemann moved in his youth to the Western part. First,… Continue reading Showing Death at its Most Beautiful – Georg Hornemann Sculptures

The Orange Blossom Scent – “Secret du Nil” by NECTAR OLFACTIF

Rarely a perfume hit the smell of orange blossoms, mixed with lemon blossoms and bitter orange blossoms, so perfectly and pure as “Secret du Nil” by brand NECTAR OLFACTIF. Spraying the perfume gives the impression of walking into a room where small sensitive citrus trees were supposed to hibernate in a colder climate country, but… Continue reading The Orange Blossom Scent – “Secret du Nil” by NECTAR OLFACTIF

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(De-)lightful Pear – “Ambre d’Alexandrie” by Boucheron

Boucheron is one of those impressive century-old French jewellery houses where Kings and Queens, world famous movie stars and Indian Maharajas bought their impossibly valuable and fascinating pieces for eternity. Coming to think of it, it is high time to write about Boucheron’s jewellery in a blogpost in the “Art of Books” section. “Ambre d’Alexandrie”… Continue reading (De-)lightful Pear – “Ambre d’Alexandrie” by Boucheron

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