L E PA R F U M H A U T E
THE GRAND
M A G A Z I N E
PREMIERE
CONTENTS DOSE OF INSPIRATION 8
UPDATE YOUR PERFUME WARDROBE Match this season’s colour trends
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MULTI-SENSORY TIPS Through eyes and ears
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BEST S(M)ELLERS To snuggle up with this winter
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MUST-VISIT PERFUMERIES IN EUROPE Jaw dropping hotspots
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BEST S(M)ELLERS To make that summer mood last
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LAST-MINUTE GETAWAY GOODIES Essentials for your holiday getaway bag
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GIFT INSPIRATION For a sparkly holiday season
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BRANDS TO DISCOVER 18
NIC(H)E TO MEET YOU Four eye-catching perfume brands
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Astrophil & Stella
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A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE Jacques Fath
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GOLDEN CLASSICS Timeless fragrance game-changers
NATHALIE FEISTHAUER Self-made master perfumer
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VICTORIA CHRISTIAN Royal splendour
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PHILIP BIRKHOLZ Behind the scents
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MOST REMARKABLE NICHE PERFUME NOVELTIES New masterpieces
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PERFUME TALK Designer vs. niche
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ESCENTIALS Beginner’s guide to niche perfumes
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POWER UP YOUR PERFUME Make your fragrance last longer
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NOSY ‘BOUT NOTES? Two of the sexiest fragrance notes
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TRENDING TOPIC Sustainable perfume
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IT'S IN THE FAMILY Balsamic, boozy & gourmand
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SCENT UP YOUR GAME Multi-sensory branding and design
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PERFUME LOVERS SPEAKING MORE OF LE PARFUM
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SCENTED NOTES Written by Sergiu
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EDITORIAL Embark on our scented journey
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ANGELINA’S FAVOURITES Angelina Patchouli
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POST & WIN Giveaway time!
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COLUMN ABOUT SKIN SCENTS Yana Zhakhouskaya
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TIME TO GET NOSY Crossword puzzle
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SCENTED NOTES Written by Chi-ho
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MEET LE PARFUM It’s all about niche!
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WILLIE’S FAVOURITES Willie Oken
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THE ULTIMATE NICHE PERFUME GIFT Le Parfum package deals
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ON THE GRAM The prettiest niche pic(k)s
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nyone who knows perfume, knows its immense power. A good fragrance hugs you like a brand new dress or a powerful suit. It helps you to express, define, and complement yourself. Not to mention, a single touch of perfume can evoke deep emotions and transport you back in time to a cherished memory or a wonderful feeling. That’s why we consider niche perfumes to be unique. It’s not about what works, but what works for YOU. Think of it as perfume out of the box. There are no restrictions on ingredients, budget, or creativity – the sky is the limit. After extensive market research, we found that niche perfumes have yet to be discovered by a very large group of perfume lovers. Furthermore, the research showed that there are many views on perfumery and there are also some misconceptions about niche perfumes. We decided to share our deep-rooted passion for fragrances by bringing together the many facets of perfumery on one platform: Le Parfum haute magazine. Our purpose is to connect, educate, and inspire niche perfume lovers all over the world. It is not only a platform for fragrance veterans – but also for those who have just discovered niche perfumes and got their fragrance interests piqued. Le Parfum is a collaborative platform for all niche perfume enthusiasts, brands, retailers, influencers, olfactory experts, and anyone who appreciates individualistic, top-quality, and luxurious scents. We are always looking for new collaborations for future print editions and our online platform, so you are hereby invited to share your ideas!
The printed magazine is available in the most gorgeous niche perfumeries across Europe. The magazine is published twice a year, in a spring/summer and autumn/winter edition. A digital version of Le Parfum is also available with luxurious niche perfume mystery boxes you don’t want to miss out on (check page 99)! And for those who can’t get enough of this magazine, there is also an online platform brimming with the latest news on niche perfumes, brands to discover, and current trends: www.leparfummagazine.com. In this very first edition, we take you on a fragrance adventure, visit some of the most beautiful perfumeries in Europe, allow you to explore the basics of perfume, tell the story of selfmade master perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, and share many more inspiring niche perfume topics. Enjoy this inspirational journey and indulge in all of the magic the world of niche perfumes has to offer! Love,
Le Parfum Editorial Team
editorialteam@leparfummagazine.com
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