The most promising regions for luxury goods

Posted by Robin on 15 August 2016 3 Comments

Due to the resiliency of developed economies, the global market for luxury goods is expected to be valued at $374.85 billion by 2020, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.
Up from $296.15 billion in 2013, the luxury goods market has seen a 3.4 percent CAGR between 2014 and 2020. Luxury’s optimistic and healthy growth is attributed to an increase in ultra-high-net-worth individuals, volatile established markets and increasing GDP in developing regions such as China, India and others.
Developing regions are fueling the growth of the luxury goods market. [...] countries such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa and Singapore are the most promising regions for luxury goods.

The price tag gives the label quality

Posted by Robin on 7 July 2016 13 Comments

The more expensive it is, the better they think it is. That’s also a thing in perfume that you don’t have anywhere else. The price tag gives the label quality.

— Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian talks to W Magazine about luxury perfume collections, among other things. Read more at Francis Kurkdjian is the Dick Page of Perfumers.

Holiday fragrance gifts 2015, part 8

Posted by Robin on 15 December 2015 31 Comments

As always, we have saved the luxury edition for last, and once again the items are listed in order from what-a-bargain to holy-cow-you’ve-got-to-be-kidding.

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mûre et Musc Extrême gold

L’Artisan Parfumeur’s ever popular Mûre et Musc Extrême in a limited edition 100 ml bottle made in collaboration with Éric de Meyer of the Château de Versailles. 30 bottles were made, €195 (about $215) at Printemps Haussman in Paris…

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Luxury (and Perfume)

Posted by Angela on 29 December 2014 62 Comments

Fabergé Oeuf Tsarskoye Selo Empereur Rosé

If you believe the ads that line magazines this time of year, you think luxury is all about David Yurman necklaces, new Manhattan penthouses, and celebrity-fronted perfume. Someone dressed in Ralph Lauren, waving her Rolex-adorned and Dolce Gabanna-spritzed arm from her new BMW is at the seat of luxury, right?

Not so fast. Although any of those things can be luxurious, often they’re not. I think luxury is eating a perfect poached egg or having a cup of good coffee with an old friend or marveling at the body heat left in your blankets as you make the bed. Luxury is the fragrance that calms or inspires or dares. Real luxury evokes wonder, if you pay attention. It doesn’t have to cost a cent (although in the case of perfume, sadly, it does), and it’s rarely advertised in magazines…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2014, part 8

Posted by Robin on 14 December 2014 33 Comments

As always, we have saved the luxury edition for last, and once again the items are listed in order from what-a-bargain to holy-cow-you’ve-got-to-be-kidding.

Thierry Mugler Alien Essence Absolue Crystal Collection

Starting off slow, from Thierry Mugler, Alien Essence Absolue in the Crystal Collection bottle: “Encrusted with Swarovski Crystals, the bewitching Alien nectar is captured inside an everlasting drop of gold that radiates a divine mystical energy. Alien Essence Absolue is a modern and decadent interpretation of Alien that will indulge the solar goddess in every woman.” 30 ml for $138 at Thierry Mugler…

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The most promising regions for luxury goods

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2015, part 8

Luxury (and Perfume)

Holiday fragrance gifts 2014, part 8