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1828 - Jules Verne

Dubbed the literary father of science fiction, Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828 in Nantes, France. It was there in Nantes, a port city, that Jules first became fascinated with travel, adve...

Celebrating #NationalAuthorsDay on November 1

Every November 1, we celebrate #NationalAuthorsDay. In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, developed the idea to celebrate American authors. READ MORE

7753 - The Unexpected Mona

7753 is a perfume about hands softly overlapped, eyes gently inquisitive, and lips smirked oh so subtly. 7753 is a perfume about a woman unexpected. The Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums. R...

1899 — Ernest Hemingway

In the July heat of 1899, the great American novelist Ernest Hemingway was born. But Hemingway’s expanse was beyond what is typically considered “American.” READ MORE

1725 — Giacomo Casanova

An adventurer, intellectual, spy, musician, diplomat and writer, Giacomo Casanova was a magnetic man of many hats. His savvy was his currency. 1725 eau de parfum is reminiscent of the enterprising...

1740: The Marquis de Sade

The Marquis de Sade, unflinchingly decadent, depraved, and resolute, was no fictitious character. Indeed we have distilled his legacy and spirit in 1740 eau de parfum, however this is just the begi...

Restaurant to be: Elmer

In the third arrondissement a blue facade that invites you to discover & travel while diving in the heart of the best French products. READ MORE

November 16, 1945: Establishment of UNESCO

In the midst of World War II, a reproach was called to order to prevent conflict from arising between other states. From this, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizati...

Galbanum

Originally from Iran, responsible for the entire world production, galbanum is the star of perfumers when it comes to creating green notes. READ MORE

November 24, 1789: Don't let the sun in!

While roaming around France's historic cities, you'll undoubtedly see walled up doors and windows. The reason? Far from aesthetic enhancements, doors and windows were walled up for economic reasons...