In New York, we’re quite accustomed to things moving quickly—coffee lines, wireless connections, pedestrian foot traffic. But what about smelling fast? Such was the goal at yesterday’s “speed-smelling” event, which was put on by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). The manufacturer behind some of the world’s most beloved scents, IFF’s intention was to showcase the [...]

As much as we may turn up our noses at certain celebrity fragrances, we are occasionally impressed with what stars—and their respective perfumers/licensing partners—can come up with. Gwen Stefani and Coty Prestige’s Harajuku Lovers collection in Love, Lil’ Angel, Music, Baby, and G are one such exception. The winner of the 2009 Fifi Awards Women’s [...]

Disco queens, rejoice: As a natural follow-up to the relaunch of the iconic fashion brand, Halston the fragrance hits shelves this month. A contemporary adaptation of the original scent released in the 1970’s, the new Halston Woman was created by IFF’s Carlos Benaim, who just so happens to have spent his formative years training with [...]