Sniffapalooza
One of the pleasures of the season is curling up in front of a crackling fire with a steaming cup of peppermint tea and a good book. Even better if it’s Jean-Claude Ellena’s The Diary of A Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur. M. Ellena, the exclusive perfumer for Hermès since 2004, shares the process of fragrance creation from germination to marketing, in journal format. It’s a rare glimpse into the mind of a master perfumer, and an inspired read for the fragrance enthusiast.
There’s something totally exhilarating about traveling to new places and exploring different cultures. We spent our first morning in Portugal discovering Azietao, a sleepy but prosperous agricultural village, stopping for a tour of Fonseca Caves Winery. As we sampled the Periquita, my thoughts kept wandering to what was in store for us upon our return to Hotel Mundial….
Couldn’t make it to Fall Ball? Wish you could snag a bag of Lunch Loot?
Here’s your chance to win our filled-to-the-brim bag of fragrant goodies!
Included in our adorable Sniffapalooza mini-dot tote are samples from: