When artist Manuel Mathieu touched down in Paris for a residency in 2022, he had a mission: to become a “nose.” In the world of fragrance, a nose, or nez, is a colloquial term for a master ...

We think of perfumes first for their scent, but the bottles they're housed in are undeniably part of the appeal. From ...

At its apex in the mid-1920s, Cristalleries de Nancy was not only producing glittering homewares, like vases and glasses, but jewel-like art deco perfume bottles for Guerlain and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Amidst the lively atmosphere, I discovered the delicate art of inside-bottle painting. I met Mr. Liu Dong, a master of this unique craft in his workspace. He greeted me with a warm smile. I knew I was ...

Perfume has long been ... Much like commissioning a painting or a sculpture, this bespoke approach transforms fragrance into ...