This Week's Juiciest Bite

Every women has their signature perfume; I have Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, my friend is a fan of a fruity little bottle she got in Paris, and let's just say my mother's Elixir Des Merveiles by Hermes still lingers in the air 20 minutes after she's left. However Gerald Ghislan, founder of Histories de Parfums, is doing something exclusively different. By traveling all over the world, Gerald listens, reads, and discovers; drawing inspiration from every one of his trips and encounters. Born in France and brought up in Morocco, Ghislan created a collection of twelve rare and delicate perfumes. Always having been surrounded by the Mediterranean, Ghislan developed a unique palette and nose for gastronomy, learning the art of mixing and distilling specific flavors.

Each one of these twelve bottles is dedicated to some of his favorite writers; Casanova, George Sand, and Jules Verne, to name a few. The bottles tell the brief history of each legend mixed with the aromas and scents of their childhood and overall life. All made in France, they are meant to compliment and work alongside one another to tease and awaken the senses, all while recognizing familiar flavors like; rosewater, lavendar, and vanilla. If you are not intrigued already, my beloved Bendels in hosting the juiciest party of the week tomorrow--Taste of a Scent starting at 5:00 p.m. Gerald Ghislan will be there discussing his praised adventures and handing out free martini's in similar flavors mentioned above. There will be travel-sized spray samples given out and the best part is it's open to everybody. See you there Razz girls. Xx AT

Casanova. Venice, the riparian city of love. Inviting to memorable pleasure. Contains tunes and touches of lemon sublimed by the elegance of lavender.


Taste of a Scent
Thursday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Henri Bendel 55th and 5th Ave.