Formosa is the new fragrance that embodies this dream, “the fragrance that takes you there.” 

Ingredients

Florals
White Peony, Plum Blossom,
Rose Petals, Jasmine Sambac,
Lily, Tiger Orchid.

Nectars
Sweet Mandarin, Black Currant,
Candied Lemons

Background Notes
Sheer Amber, Labdanum, Patchouli, Musks, Cedar

Known today as Taiwan, the island has inspired a fragrance that embodies all of its indigenous natural flowers, fruits, and spices.

The bottle design features a carved green faux jade ball closure, atop a bottle that is a sleek crystal clear slice of heavy glass. It com­bines the charm and authenticity of Formosa with the modern dynamic of Taiwan.

An experiential journey for the senses,
‘Formosa’ is the fragrance for today’s woman.

Bottle design by Marc Rosen.

Available at Bergdorf Goodman 

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Factice Collector Sudhir Gupta, Mercedes Acosta, Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu and Guinness World Record’s Michael Empric at Bergdorf Goodman. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC). 

Throughout the evening guests enjoyed light bites and champagne as they walked through BG Restaurant decorated in incredible florals and more than 350 factice bottles from Mr. Gupta’s collection. The Factice Collection, which contains more than 1,404 factices as counted and confirmed by Guinness World Records — but actually includes closer to 3,000 factices, features bottles from world-renowned fragrance houses such as Guerlain, Caron, Dior, CHANEL and Estée Lauder, valued from $2,000 to $100,000. The evening also highlighted Gupta’s very first factice, L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, which he uncovered while working at a perfume shop on Canal Street as a penniless graduate student in the early 1990’s.

Sudhir Gupta’s very first factice, L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, acquired around 1992.  Launched after World War II, the factice was made by Lalique in 1948 and the dove on top was meant as a symbol of peace.

Just a few of the more than 350 factices on display at BG Restaurant for the occasion at Bergdorf Goodman. Flowers and display by Mercedes Acosta.

Midway through the evening, Guinness World Records’ Michael Empric took the floor to present Gupta with his official plaque for his impressive collection. After Gupta was presented with the award, he shared a few words of gratitude, stating “Everything I have achieved has evolved from my passion for factices.”

World Record Holding Factice Collector Sudhir Gupta with his certificate presented by the 2022 Guinness World Records. “Everything I’ve achieved has evolved from my passion for factices,” says Gupta.

Those in attendance included Creative Director of the Facticerie Mercedes Costa, Christine Schott & George Ledes, Stefano Tonchi of Palmer Magazine, Fashion Stylist Ann Caruso, Victoria Hagan & Michael Berman, Estée Lauder’s Sumit Bhasin, Catherine Carey, Sue Philips, Symrise’s Julianne Pruett and Veronique Ferval, Firmenich’s Theo Spilka, WellInsulated’s Julie Vavrichek.

Meredith Schott, George Ledes, Stefano Tonchi & daughter with friend Ann Caruso.

Firmenich’s Theo Spilka, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Sumit Bhasin, and Achim Daub and wife Chantal.

Achim Daub, Linda Marshall, The Scentarium’s Sue Phillips, and Ross Stores’ Barbara Zinn Moore.

Symrise’s Veronique Ferval and Julianne Pruett

WellInsulated’s Julie Vavrichek and Cari Lutkins ,with Gemologist to the Stars Emilio.

George Ledes with Industry Veteran’s Tony Griffith’s daughter Monique Girard and granddaughter Chloe.

Columnist R. Couri Hay.

The exhibit is now open to the public by appointment only. The Facticerie is located at 70 1st St. Hackensack, NJ 07601. For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit Facticerie.com or contact info@facticerie.com.

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SHALINI PARFUM IS PLEASED TO PRESENT IRIS LUMIÈRE THE FIFTH FRAGRANCE IN OUR OPULENT PURE PARFUM COLLECTION Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: …… I have spread my dreams under your feet. ….. Aedh (Fire) Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by W.B.Yeats Iris Lumière parfum is the Silver light of peace and acceptance. The Moon shines upon the earth and lights everything in its path.  The night is cool and peaceful, a moment of respite for the world. Iris Lumière is a luminous Parfum, like the moonlight bathing and caressing in a mysterious way. Meadows of Royal irises clothed in regal purpura-blue; rising above the moist soil reflecting the silvery moon – are luxurious gifts from the heavens. The King is in the field – calling His beloved – swaying in silvery breezes whispers of love and passion. The parfum is a lunar composition of luxurious Orris Absolut, Hyacinth Orientalis, French Muguet, Galbanum and Frankincense. Orris butter is the heart of Iris Lumière. It is extracted from the rhizome of the Iris root. Creating an exquisite woody, violet-like aroma of unearthly beauty and luxurious delicacy.  Rapturous. French Muguet’s elegant sweet floral bell shape is borne in sprays during springtime bringing a sense of tender happiness and inspiration. Hyacinth Orientalis creates a heady green soft note like crushed fresh leaves – deep and exhaultic.  Hyacinth promotes well-being. Galbanum grows in the marshes of Iran – where the two rivers meet the sea.  It brings an earthy, green and fresh watery quality to the parfum. Verdure. Frankincense, the purest of incense, lends a fresh balsamic, and woody note to the parfum.  It is a resin from the Boswellia tree that has been used since biblical times for prayer, clarification and healing. Iris Lumière captures the energy of the “Full Moon”. Created by Symrise Master Perfumer Maurice Roucel. This is the fifth parfum in a series created by Shalini and Maurice. The five parfums reflect the changing moods and  passions of the soul. Iris Lumière is presented in the Lalique crystal flacon “Deux Fleurs”, entwining the silver light with the golden light. The “Deux Fleurs” flacon was designed by René Lalique in 1935. Paradis Provence is the Golden light and Iris Lumière is the Silver light. The twin lights of creation. Iris Lumiere is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Harrods Salon de Parfum, Jovoy Paris, Spitzenhaus Zurich and other fine parfumeries around the world For more information, contact info@shalinifashion.com

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The Six New Scents are Inspired by the Emotions and Colors of Nacho’s International Polo Tournament Destinations, With a Portion of Sales Donated to Charity Organization Sentebale

This holiday season, renowned Argentinian polo player, advocate and charity ambassador, Nacho Figueras, launches his first luxury fragrance line, The Ignacio Figueras Collection, at Bergdorf Goodman. The collection, which will expand to stores internationally in 2020, is influenced by the lifestyle, emotions and colors of six international polo tournament destinations — Buenos Aires, Palm Beach, Aspen, Windsor, Jaipur and Dubai.  The luxury fragrance line was developed in collaboration with esteemed and talented perfumers from International Flavors & Fragrances, including work from Master Perfumer Carlos Benaim, whose creations include fragrances for Frederic Malle, Calvin Klein, Givenchy and Prada.

Figueras crafted the collection so each scent has notes and design cues that portray the stories connected to these grand locations, such as the southern nights in Palm Beach, fiery evenings in Aspen, and the stillness of dawn in Jaipur. With this fragrance line, Figueras encompasses these one-of-a-kind, lush landscapes and shares his passion for travel, polo and his work with the world.

Each bottle in The Ignacio Figueras Collection sports an elegant and modern design. Mirroring the appearance of a gem, each location is represented by a specific color, creating a stark contrast between the sleek black, the colored gem tops and the champagne coloring of the fragrance inside.

The Ignacio Figueras Collection supports the charity Sentebale, of which Figueras is an ambassador, with a portion of the sales donated to the organization. Sentebale supports the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.

“When we began to work on this collection, I knew we wanted this to be a culmination of all my experiences, bringing the feelings and scents from every kind of paradise to people across the globe, so they can indulge in the same sense of luxury wherever they are,” said Figueras. “The locations that inspired this collection evoke sentimental memories of time spent there with my wife Delfina and our children. I’m looking forward to sharing these fragrances with the world, which allow me to bring my love for my family, polo, fashion and design together with my dedication to philanthropy.”

Born in Argentina, Figueras is one of the top 100 polo players in the world and is captain of the US BlackWatch Polo Team. He is also a longtime model, and is considered one of the most photographed men in the world. Figueras resides in Argentina with his wife Delfina and four children.

The Ignacio Figueras Collection is available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.

Sentebale is a charity co-founded by The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso in 2006. Sentebale began working in Lesotho, southern Africa, to rewrite the future for children and young people affected by HIV and extreme poverty, by providing vital access to care, education and, critically, psychosocial support.

Nacho Figueras became Sentebale’s first ambassador in 2013 and over the years has dedicated his time and energy to raising funds and awareness of the issues affecting young people in Southern Africa.

For over a decade, the charity has been supporting thousands of children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho, Botswana by delivering youth-appropriate HIV prevention solutions and testing services, and critical intensive weeklong residential camps and monthly Saturday clubs for those coming to terms with living with HIV.

Evidence shows adolescents have been left behind by HIV responses, particularly girls and young women. Misconceptions and stigmatisation hamper the prevention of HIV, access to treatment, disclosure, and hinder social support. Through their inspiring work, Sentebale’s young advocates are normalising the conversation around HIV and help Sentebale identify and address the barriers they face in knowing and managing their HIV status.

Sign up to Sentebale’s newsletter or donate via the website to support Sentebale’s advocacy and support services. £25 could help train a young advocate to drive positive change and empower their generation to end HIV/AIDS.

Find out more at www.sentebale.org

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