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New: Antonio Allessandria: Night-time Scents of Seduction

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​ Antonio Alessandria's artisan fragrances are handmade in Italy using only the finest ingredients. The idea for his first three compositions came from the mystery of the power of the moon. From its scientific gravitational pull on the tides, to its supposed pull on our emotions and the notion that it affects our moods. Further intrigued by the potency and ultra-sensuality of night-blooming flowers, Alessandria began composing his lunar olfactory poems. Fleurs et Flammes,  ​ Alessandria's most recent scent, expands on the nocturnal theme. This truly is a remarkable collection which has us all at Roullier White enraptured. The heady and intoxicating heart notes of night blooming tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus at the centre of ​ Antonio Alessandria’s Nacre Blanche  are countered by a delicate sparkle of bergamot, grapefruit, tangerine, petitgrain and h...

May 29th: Mail on Sunday: You Magazine: Beauty Buzz: Mrs White's Legs Eleven

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We are thrilled to see our Mrs White's Legs Eleven in You Magazine in the Mail on Sunday in a Beauty Buzz feature by By Bella Blissett. Mrs White’s Legs Eleven (£15,  roullierwhite.com ) contains peppermint and organic vodka to relieve heaviness, adding a subtle tint and satin sheen to less-than-perfect pins. See the feature online here . Find Mrs White's Legs Eleven on the Roullier White website here . 

Paul Schütze: The True Art of Fine Fragrance

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As an artist Paul Schütze is one of the few to work in the medium of scent. Captivated by the notion of capturing the ephemeral, his collection of three scents are olfactory snapshots of three fleeting moments, three otherwise lost memories. Paul Schütze eschews the traditional perfume making pyramid in favour of a layered artwork, a cleverly and immaculately constructed narrative. We are thrilled Paul has asked us to share these stories at Roullier White. Tears of Eros  references a night in the artist's studio in Paris. Incense embers lay amongst discarded clementine skins by a potted hyacinth, a draft from the open window wrapped the aromas in a chilly embrace. Fragrance Notes Ambergris, Benzoin, Cardamom, Cedar, Incense, Green Clementine, Guaiac Wood, Hyacinth, Labdanum, Orris, Pink Pepper Buy Tears of Eros Behind the Rain describes the aroma released from blasted conifers lining a beach in Greece, as the rain subsides the...

1988: Kuroi: Toshinori Kondo & IMA

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26th May 2016: The Perfume Society x Neela Vermeire: Meet The Creator

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Last night Roullier White was delighted to provide the venue for The Perfume Society x Neela Vermeire: Meet The Creator event.  The lovely Neela Vermeire was interviewed by the equally lovely Suzie Nightingale about the evolution of her brand and her sublime scents.  Guests were welcomed with Bombay Bling Gin Slings, free flowing fizz throughout and delicious hand cooked vegetarian Indian snacks and sweets from East Dulwich and Tooting.  Everyone left with a generous goody bag and there was a storewide 10% discount to use on the night.  Neela signed her perfume and one lucky guest won one of the latest travel set - TAKE TWO - of two mini atomisers of Bombay Bling.  We hope to see you at our next event, to find out what it is check the Roullier White events page here .  Discover Neela Vermeire on the Roullier White website here .  Visit The Perfume Society here .

Supplier Spotlight: Asklöv

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New perfumer Aude Brenier-Asklöv combines her dual French & Swedish nationalities in her exceptional first collection of candles. Aude's classical French perfumery training is married with her Scandinavian aesthetic; a taste for the parred down and understated. The four scents are sublime and elegantly underscore any room; adding grace and a fragrant flourish to your carefully considered living environment and decor. Roullier White is proud and delighted to be the exclusive stockist of Asklöv in the UK. Early morning in South West France; a ripe fig pulled from the tree, the flesh of the fruit and the sap of the broken stem. Fig Leaf White Rose Cedarwood, Amber, Violet Leaf Buy Arcachon £28 A browse around the Union Square farmers' market, a stroll through the birch trees of the High Line, before collapsing in a leather sofa in Soho House. Carrot, Cinnamon, Incense, Jasmine, Saffron, Leather Patchouli,...

Ben Frost: You, Me and the End of Everything

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Supplier Spotlight: Duralex: From 1930 to 2016

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The adventure began in the 1930s. Saint-Gobain took over La-Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin factory, near Orleans that was formerly owned by a vinegar maker and later by a perfumer that produced their bottles there. A few years later, Saint-Gobain, a pioneer in the tempered glass technology, made its first attempts at adapting the process to the tableware production. In 1945, the Duralex brand was registered. After post-war reconstruction, the "thirty glorious years". France and Europe returned to prosperity. Households and institutions sought to buy modern, practical, well-designed and economical products. In the sixties and seventies, Duralex expanded and developed internationally. The brand and its products became familiar to millions of consumers worldwide. The internationalisation of markets, the emergence of new competitors... The 1990s were a difficult turning point. Saint-Gobain decided to sell Duralex to focus on its other businesses.  First owned by ...

Citrus: From Lemon Porcelain to Beautiful Fragrances.

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Lemon Serving bowl Unstung Hero  Olfactive Studio - Still Life In Rio Neste Dante - Cedro e Bergamotto Jollie Goods - Jollie Socks

1978: Ziad Rahbini: Abu Ali

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Ideo Parfumeurs: Lingerie Fragrance: Cent Magazine

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Click here  to read the full article on centmagazine.co.uk

Supplier Spotlight: Le Galion Parfume

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The name of this beautiful brand, inspired by majestic seafaring vessels with their vast square sterns, evoked thoughts of freedom and escape. Some of the beautiful fragrances associated with the brand have stayed in our memories:   Sortilège ,   Brumes ,   Snob ... But this once glorious perfume house, Le Galion, has faded from our memory and consigned to the past. Talented perfumer Paul Vacher became the owner of Le Galion in 1935, having bought the perfume house from its founder, Prince Murat. Having created fragrances for many prestigious houses including “Lanvin”, for whom he co-created Arpège, Rumeur, and Scandal with Andre Fraysse, he thought it was time to branch out on his own. In 1936, his perfume Sortilège became an immediate success and remains one of the jewels of the house. In the late 1930s, he followed up with Bourrasque, Brumes and the beautiful floral fragrances Iris and Tubéreuse. All of his fragrances were produced from the finest, natural,...

Mrs Whites: Unstung Hero: The Financial Times How to Spend it: Saturday May 14th

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" The scent of this all-natural insect repellent transports one to the lemon groves of Cyprus and can be relied upon to be effective from dusk's mosquito witching hour until after-dinner drinks. The oil-free formula can be spritzed into bed linen as well as skin, and comes in a chic glass bottle. There's also a 100ml metal flacon for travelling . " Beatrice Hodgkin  Head over to the How to Spend It website Here and buy Unstung Hero Here

Neela Vermeire Creations

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Neela Vermeire Creations   Neela Vermeire turned a lifelong passion into a profession when she launched her eponymous fragrance collection. Working alongside Bertrand Duchaufour she has created some of the most beautiful scents in the Roullier White collection; modern, wearable, utterly distinct. NVC multifarious fragrances are complex in construction and the abundant ingredients are rich and rare; each scent is a seminal delight. The Perfume Society & Roullier White invite you to meet Neela on Thursday 26th May. Follow the link below. Ashoka Top : Lotus, Rose, Water Hyacinth, Fig Leaf, Parsley Leaf Middle : Osmanthus Absolute, Cassie Absolute, Iris, Incense Essence, Jasmine Samabac, Fig Milk, Geranium, Ylang Ylang Base : Fir Balsam Absolute, Myrrh, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambergris, Birch, Haitian Vetiver, Leather, Styrax, Heliotrope Buy Ashoka Mohur Extrait Top : Cardamom Absolute, Coriander Seed, Amb...