Nuit de Chine at the Costume Institute: A Sleuth Finds the Formula
“this was the ultimate source story.”
Metropolitan Museum & The Story of Eau
“recreating one of the world's most legendary perfumes for China: Through the Looking Glass”
The Smell Test: Creed Royal Mayfair
“The majority of judges gave this scent high praise for its fusion of floral and oriental notes”
The Smell Test: Diptyque Florabellio
“the complex nature of the scent and another enjoyed “the fun ride,” ...”
The Smell Test: Aedes de Venustas Palissandre d’Or
“This scent received high marks for 6.3 sex appeal and a smoky complexity Avg Score...”
The Smell Test: Kate Spade Walk on Air
“Fans of this fragrance praised it as being airy and fresh ...”
The Smell Test: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Indélébile
“A majority of judges favored this summery scent, noting it was beautifully composed and fresh.”
The Smell Test: Burberry Brit Rhythm Floral for Women
“This fragrance has its attributes, such as cuteness and comfort — even well-crafted elegance and sultriness.”
The Smell Test: Serge Lutens La Religieuse
“This is a big floral that knows how to make an entrance...”
The Smell Test: Aerin Rose de Grasse
““nice,” “easy to wear,” “beautifully blended,” “uniquely crafted” and even“glamorous.””
The Smell Test: Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Rosa
“A majority of judges gave it good marks for zest and freshness of the floral composition.”
The Smell Test: Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
“The spotlight of the global fragrance business now shines on the quality of juice within the bottle”
The Smell Test: Oscar de la Renta Extraordinary
“WWD'S panel of experts direts its attention to Oscar de la Renta's Extraordinary.”
THE SMELL TEST: CHANEL MIXIA
“WWD has assembled a jury of world-class fragrance experts who will judge various scents for their olfactory quality, revealing the nuances of perfumery’s new world order.”
The Making of an Icon: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist
“The origin of Donna Karan Cashmere Mist is more than just the story of a fragrance”
The Nose Job
“Paul created a source story for India’s esteemed Gem Palace, the storied jewellers to the Moghul emperors of Jaipur in India, journeying to a veritable Alibaba’s cave.”
Paul Austin and the Majestic Flora
“I'm currently working on projects for heritage brands with great stories to tell. Its fascinating to dig into the history of these companies, get under their skin, and go back to the beginning.”
What Goes Into A Gorgeous Rug
“In a video exclusive to ELLEDECOR.com,
Paul Austin shares the ‘Source Story’ of the rugs... from the colorist’s painstakingly detailed work to the dyeing and rinsing procedure that calls to mind the rich, vibrant color explosion of the Indian festival of Holi.”
Paul Austin shares the ‘Source Story’ of the rugs... from the colorist’s painstakingly detailed work to the dyeing and rinsing procedure that calls to mind the rich, vibrant color explosion of the Indian festival of Holi.”
A Whiff of Something Real
“The idea of following a fragrance from
genesis to shelf allows perfumers
to connect with consumers, revealing the
nuances of how a scent comes to life.”
On the Scent
“A fragrance industry maestro takes inspiration from
five stylish rooms and picks scents that evoke their
true personalities”
Rolls Royce & The Rose
“The Austin-led initiative... evolved out of the
companies’ mutual interest in using natural
materials in their respective design
processes”
Paul Austin addresses
the first-ever India Design Forum
“...coming to the source of many of
the world's most exotic—and essential—perfume
ingredients allowed [Paul Austin]
to experience a culture of scent at its most elemental.”
Smell This:
Roberto Cavalli
Three fragrance experts weigh in.
“This is an updated version of
the retro big white floral scent.”
Spirit of Ecstacy
“Eau de Rolls Royce? Paul Austin, a fragrance
consultant introduced the automaker to the perfume
company Robertet, which created the limited-edition
Spirit of Ecstasy, a leathery take on the rose.”