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Fragrance Belles-Lettres: The Magazine is an online fragrance magazine established in 2009 dedicated to niche perfumes which includes natural/organic perfumes. This magazine is created to explore vintage and modern with a journalistic approach and an aristocratic flair. This magazine consist of perfume reviews, articles and exclusive interviews conducted with industry leaders, perfumers and authors. Fragrance Belles-Lettres: The Magazine is published through NOBLESSE LUXE PUBLISHING LLC.

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Book of Scents

Posted by Unknown 22 July, 2015 0 comments

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Fragrance Books

PRESS RELEASE

PERFUME: A CENTURY OF SCENTS

I’m delighted to announce the publication of my first book, Perfume: A Century of Scent. You'll also notice that it’s not bearing the name of Odette. Rest assured that Odette’s not going anywhere – I am she – it’s rather that Lizzie Ostrom (also me) is coming out as an author.
The book tells the incredible stories of 100 perfumes in all their fragrant glory – with ten lovingly chosen scents for each decade of the twentieth century.
Signature scents and now lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them – every perfume has a tale to tell. Join me on an olfactory adventure as I explore the trends and crazes that have shaped the way we’ve spritzed.
Perfume: A Century of Scents will be published in the UK in hardback on Thursday October 22nd by Hutchinson.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY
I’ll also be appearing up and down the country so please come and join me if I’m speaking at a venue near you. Upcoming events include:

Wimbledon Book Festival - Monday 5th October
The V&A (members event) – Monday 12th October
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival – Friday 16th October

About Lizzie Ostrom:
Lizzie Ostrom is the Editor-in-Chief of Odette Toilette (London):. A masterfully skilled blog about perfume that has awarded her with a huge following from fragrance aficionados to professional partnerships with esteemed industry leaders in the fragrance and educational industries.

Lizzie will launch her very first book, 'Perfume: A Century of Scents' in October 2015 by Hutchinson publishing.

This book can now be pre-ordered through Amazon UK.

   If you are interested in learning more about Lizzie Ostrom scent events, book and Odette Toilette, simply go to www.odettetoilette.com

Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine wishes Lizzie all the best with the book and her scentfully successful blog. I look forward to speaking with Lizzie in an exclusive interview about her book in the coming months.

-Felicia M. Hazzard

Photo and information from www.odettetoilette.com

   FMH

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Posted by Unknown 18 June, 2014 0 comments

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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                  SCENT OF TRIUMPH
                                                The book of courageous ambition


When French perfumer Danielle Bretancourt steps aboard a luxury ocean liner, leaving her son behind in Poland with his grandmother, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. The year is 1939, and the declaration of war on the European continent soon threatens her beloved family, scattered across many countries. Traveling through London and Paris into occupied Poland, Danielle searches desperately for her the remains of her family, relying on the strength and support of Jonathan Newell-Grey, a young captain. Finally, she is forced to gather the fragments of her impoverished family and flee to America. There she vows to begin life anew, in 1940s Los Angeles.

There, through determination and talent, she rises high from meager jobs in her quest for success as a perfumer and fashion designer to Hollywood elite. Set between privileged lifestyles and gritty realities, Scent of Triumph is one woman’s story of courage, spirit, and resilience.

(Excerpt above written by St. Martin's Griffin Press via www.amazon.com)

Jan Moran, bestselling author, beauty and lifestyle expert, entrepreneur and innovator will debut with much anticipation, a book based on historical fiction. SCENT OF TRIUMPH, is about a French perfumer during the 1940's.

Prior to becoming a perfumer, this woman leaves her family behind to pursue a new life in a different world, but at what cost?

I am very sure Jan will give us that information with great suspense and a theme that we can all learn from when pursuing our own dreams and aspirations.

SCENT OF TRIUMPH is on my list! I personally cannot get enough of historical fiction books, especially when it is about perfumery.

This book is now available for pre-order at www.amazon.com either in hardcover or paperback.

I look forward to speaking with Jan in depth about SCENT OF TRIUMPH and bringing that interview to you in the coming weeks!

Note: SCENT OF TRIUMPH has been acquired by St. Martin's Press and will be re-released with a NEW cover and title.

www.janmoran.com

SCENT OF TRIUMPH by Jan Moran

Paperback: 384 pages

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (March 31, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1250048907

ISBN-13: 978-1250048905

Photo: Jan Moran photo courtesy of www.janmoran.com

FMH

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Posted by Unknown 24 May, 2014 0 comments

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

                                                            Tessa Williams
                                                  CULT PERFUMES
                                                  The Book & Exclusive Interview

It gives me great pleasure to introduce a book that I admired since the first glance at its description while searching for book on fragrances that I may have missed.

The title, CULT PERFUMES- The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries published by MERRELL gave me goose bumps. It was intriguing and a little bit of a mystery to find out what perfumeries the author thought were exclusive.

      Tessa Williams is a journalist and has written for several well known publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, The Times, just to name a few. I immediately assumed Ms. Williams knew what she is talking about because those publications only work with the best and most knowledgeable writers.

     I admire the extensive research done for this book and for Ms.Williams taking the time and expense to visit over 25 perfumeries to conduct interviews with the perfumers, and get a behind the scene look at these beloved perfumeries that have reached the noses and hearts of millions of people around the world.

    Not only is the research detailed by CULT PERFUMES offers beautiful photos of the perfumeries, the perfumes and of the perfumers. So, you get a package deal with this book.

   The layout and understanding of each perfumery in CULT PERFUMES is easy reading with details that gives historical background starting with Ancient Egypt to the master perfumeries of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

If you are new to niche perfumery, Welcome...CULT PERFUMES-The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries is a excellent place to start.

I am deeply honored and privileged to have Tessa Williams, author of CULT PERFUMES-The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries answer my questions about this beautifully orchestrated book of my most favorite fragrances.

                              THE INTERVIEW

1. Tessa, did you write Cult Perfumes: The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries because you felt this type of book and subject matter is missing from the fragrance industry?

I wrote the book that I wanted to read and there is certainly no other book like this around about fragrances.

I’ve always been fascinated by perfume, even as a young girl, each scent I knew began to unravel a different story for me.

I wanted to write a book about perfume, and initially I had a different idea,

this was similar but slightly different and the publisher liked this so this was how the book evolved.

2. The book is so beautifully arranged. Did you arrange the layout of pictures and articles yourself or did you have help?
I was lucky to have worked with an amazingly talented team at Merrell.

My Editor there, Claire Chandler was a terrific help and the Art Director, Nicola Bailey

had this incredible artistic vision for a very beautiful book . Sadly they have now departed to

work at various other companies as the publishing company is no longer as diverse.

3. During your interviews with the perfumers, what would you say is the most common in terms of their passion for perfumery?

I came across undying passion amongst the perfumers that I met. The most uniting theme seemed to be that most people were creating their

unique and special perfumes for love of creation than from mere commercial desire to make something that sold in the wider sphere.

4. Tessa, how time consuming was it preparing to write CULT PERFUMES: The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries?

The whole process probably took around 2 years -

The research was a wonderful journey for me, taking me to meet

such special perfumers all around the world, from the magical Serge Lutens in Paris to being present at the 400th anniversary party of Santa Maria Novella in Florence.

Whenever possible I made the journey to meet people personally as I wanted the book to reflect this authenticity and connect with the perfumers on a one to one basis.

I did face to face interviews with many key fragrance creators, which took a lot of time, probably about a year , compiling them all and travelling to each place.

Roja Dove , a real character , Francis Kurkdjian, a fascinating and very likable Parisian, Jo Malone, a very business like and rather tough but friendly lady, Antonia Bellanca (creator of Antonia’s Flowers) wonderfully passionate and inspiring Italian/ American .

After months of travels and many telephone and Skype interviews

it then took hour upon hour of sitting writing on the computer, into the night and starting early in the morning.

I was lucky that my family , also writers and artists were especially encouraging to me at this time.

My father used to ask me every day how many words I had written - that really helped - Also working with a fantastic Editor who insisted on deadlines being met and would not allow for much procrastination. My daughter too was very helpful

and encouraging - she also has a great interest in perfumes, even though she is only 9 , she already has quite a collection of them!

5. What types of scents do you personally enjoy wearing?

I am a big fan of tuberose, I originally loved the Jo Malone Tuberose, now discontinued, I enjoy Fracas a lot by Robert Piguet, I also love Earl Grey Tea by Angela Flanders, I can’t ever say no to a bit of Chanel no 5 and I do also like Chanel No 19 Poudre, I really adore Santa Maria Novella’s Sicilia cologne, I love Oud too by Maison Francis Kurkdjian and I’m very fond of Eau d’Hadrien by Annick Goutal , Mitsouko by Guerlain and also I am a big fan of Epic Woman by Amouage.

6. What types of scents do you think are most popular among consumers in the niche market?
There seems to be a big surge in popularity for the Oud type of perfumes just now in the niche market perhaps influenced by middle east. Also rose scents seem popular just now too .

7. What have your learned from this experience in writing your first book?
It has been a really wonderful experience writing this first book and it has encouraged me to write more .

I am now working on three other books, another on perfume, another guide book on a different theme and a novel. There is a lot of satisfaction in having finished something, that the feeling of writing a book gives you

and also something tangible, in our internet dominated world it is sometimes quite refreshing to be able to hold something and turn the physical pages and be moved by a beautiful design on the page that goes with the writing.

8. What advice would you give to someone who wants to write a book?

Write it! Best advice .... do it and make sure you are writing about something you really LOVE! As writing is a very very tough and lonely occupation. However the opportunities, the rewards in kind and the people you will meet during the process will always be an unforgettable part of your life!

You could also write a best seller - You never know!

Make yourself a realistic deadline of when you can finish the book and set yourself a goal of writing so many words per day. Do it every day too, even if is just a few words, write something new every day. You can always go back and edit once you have written.

9. Lastly, how should consumers refer to your book such as a picture book, reference, coffee table book?
Many people call it a Coffee Table book, I’m quite happy with that or a Reference Book - as I did not have much to do with the Photography I would not call it a Picture book, though it does have many beautiful images.

Many thanks Tessa and much continued success.

CULT PERFUMES
The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries by Tessa Williams

Hardback with Jacket
192 pages
300 color illustrations
ISBN#978 1 8589 45774
UK 29.95
US 49.95
CAN 54.95

www.merrellpublishers.com

A Special Thanks to Mr. Rob Moore (US Publicity) for sending me the book, CULT PERFUMES-The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries to me and for allowing me to get my questions answered by Ms. Williams.

Photos: Photo of Ms. Williams courtesy of Merrell Publishers and photo of book cover courtesy of Merrell Publishers/Google images

FMH

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Posted by Unknown 30 July, 2012 0 comments

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"Redefining the High Life"

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT

LE SNOB: PARFUM
A Lesson for the Connoisseur

There will be another book launched on the fragrance category and its olfactory factors. An ever growing trend of bloggers coming to the forefront with their passion and dedication to writing and keeping us informed on the recent launches and perfumers behind the small and mega labels.

Coming in October 2012 UK Jasmine Award winning writer and editor of the successful blog Persolaise.com is first time author, Dariush Alavi.

Dariush Alavi

Alavi aka Persolaise will guide you into the world of the finest bespoke, personalized, natural and classic scents with an intriguing title, LE SNOB:PARFUM.

If you thought you were the connoisseur of fine fragrances then I suggest you read this book and put your knowledge to the test. I am pretty sure you will be mesmerized by Mr. Alavi's advice on artisanal products.

Per the publisher of this book (Hardie Grant Books),

"this book offers impeccable advise and it includes experts within the perfume industry".

            LE SNOB: PARFUM gives a personal touch and sound advice in important areas of the perfume industry.

           Mr. Alavi's experience as a writer not only for Persolaise.com but he is a regular contributor to Basenotes.com and trade-publication, 'Espirit Magazine'. To the many fans of Persolaise is probably not a surprised that Mr. Alavi has written a book, but to their delight it is his first.

          Purchase Information: LE SNOB: PARFUM can be pre-ordered from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

       LE SNOB:PARFUM (book);Publisher: Hardie Grant Books; English language; 144 pages; ISBN-10#1742704689;paperback.

      Note: LE SNOB: PARFUM will be available in the United States in November 2012.

     Photo: courtesy of the book, LE SNOB: PARFUM courtesy of Amazon US; photo of Mr. Dariush Alavi courtesy of Amazon UK.

     F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 21 June, 2012 1 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

Natural Food Essence

CHEF'S ESSENCES by Aftelier debuts in the Luxe

If you want to enter the fragrance business, my sound advice would be to walk in the footsteps of Mandy Aftel, natural master perfumer and owner of Aftelier Perfumes and now owner and developer of CHEF'S ESSENCES. An all-natural essential oil collection that adds flavor to all of your most favorite foods.

With just one drop of CHEF'S ESSENCES and your food is transformed into a more delicious and more healthy dish because each is made in small batches that is sourced from fine growers in the US and from around the world.

CHEF'S ESSENCES comes in array of flavors to enhance meats, vegetables and desserts that provides enough intense flavor to a simple casserole dish to even a more exotic meal from a Far Eastern recipe.

Mandy Aftel

Mandy Aftel is a successful author of several books and the book that is most essential for anyone who loves to cook or who is into perfumery and/or both would be, Aroma: The Magic of Essential Oils in Foods and Fragrance written by Mandy Aftel and Daniel Patterson. This book is a feast for the eyes in terms of it being a cookbook with luscious recipes and important information on fragrances, carriers and how to make a fragrance.

The title of this article is '"CHEF'S ESSENCES by Aftelier debuts in the Luxe'' because CHEF'S ESSENCES launches at one of the finest home furnishing and gourmet cookware shops in the world, and that is Williams-Sonoma!

Thank you Mandy for allowing all of us who admire your unique and fabulous skills in the Art of Perfumery to now be able to enjoy our food a little better in a more tasteful and healthy way of living.

Purchase at www.williams-sonoma.com

Aroma: The Magic of Essential Oils in Foods and Fragrance by Mandy Aftel and Daniel Patterson; published by Artisan; hardcover; 216 pages (2004); ISBN-10 1579652646
www.artisanbooks.com www.amazon.com

Photos: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma, photo of Mandy Aftel courtesy of sfgate.com

F.H.

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Fragrance Belles-Lettres Est 2009 CHICAGO

The word "belles lettres" is a French phrase meaning "beautiful or "fine writing. Since this is a term to describe a category of writing, this will pertain to my passion about fragrances. I will review niche,natural, artisan and designer perfumes from all over the world. I write with passion but will use my journalistic skills that I obtained in college. Not only will I feature fragrances but I will feature new books on fragrances/perfumes, fragrance events and interview authors and perfumers.

I hope you take this journey with me and begin your own passion for the ART OF PERFUMERY!

Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine is a division of Noblesse Luxe Publication.

Felicia M. Hazzard
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief