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The story of Caron Paris begins with a muse. Her name was Félicie Wanpouille, and she was the eternal source of inspiration to Ernest Daltroff, the creator of the luxurious perfume house. Although Daltroff launched the house in 1904, Wanpouille joined...

The 1920s was an influential decade for perfume, though striking changes in fashion began in the years immediately after World War I. The dust was settling in Europe after the war which had laid waste not only to infrastructure but also political alliances...

Caron Narcisse Noir was created in 1911 making this a 101 year old beauty from the tail end of the Belle Epoque. Like every era it had many facets, icons, and symbols. Paris of the Belle Epoque was different than Edwardian London (or Downton Abbey)....

     Choosing by George Frederic Watts   Perfume indulges our senses.  They tell us stories. I find some of the best fragrances can evoke art, poems, and music.  As I was working on some CaFleureBon...

Most Reached For Fragrances 2013: Portia Photo Stolen Fragrantica Ambre Ceruleen by Huitieme Art Parfumes EdP This was a Scent Bar purchase while in LA for the ScentSation Bus tour in May this year with Tom Pease. Ambre Ceruleen is a sweet amber as...