(with contributions by Brianne Riek) There is a reason people all over the world dream of coming to New York City. And why many BN girls wouldn’t live anywhere else. Maybe it’s the theater, the shopping, the world famous museums, the restaurants, the fashion; NYC is a city that indulges and sometimes challenges all five <... >

Purple-loving rock legend Prince has always been a bit of enigma wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a question mark. From his soft-spoken voice, to that time he changed his name to a symbol for which he did not provide a pronunciation, to his brilliant fusion of crackling rock ‘n roll and dancey pop, the <... >

According to mythology dating back to 2600 BCE, Nefertem, was the Egyptian god of Perfumers, who created unguents and incense for the gods, pharaohs, and priests. “Neffy” was known as the defender of the two lands, (Egypt: the fertile Nile valley and the vast desert) and was depicted wearing a lotus blossom wreath upon on <... >

“She sent out for one of those short, plump little cakes called petites madeleines, which look as though they had been moulded in the fluted scallop of a pilgrim’s shell. And soon, mechanically, weary after a dull day with the prospect of a depressing morrow, I raised to my lips a spoonful of the tea <... >

This season, use the scorching weather to your advantage; high temperatures intensify fragrances. In the case of Manuel Canovas: Route Mandarine, the heat infuses the scent to linger like a whisper with a mysterious je ne sais quoi spicy/sweet decadence. Inspired by textiles of the Katsura design and intricate Japanese watercolor of White Iris, Manuel <... >

“Despite the heat it will be alright And babe, don’t you know it’s a pity The days can’t be like the night In the summer in the city In the summer in the city…” from “Summer in the City” as sung by Joe Cocker When its 90 degrees and 100% humidity, summer in the city <... >

Some of our favorite perfumers and recent brides, created scents to memorialize their wedding day; Sarah Horowitz-Thran’s Creative Scentualization Perfect Bliss Perfume, Renee Griffith’s Renée Tuberose “The Wedding Fragrance”, and Jennifer Binney’s moea perfume oil are beautiful fragrances that are now available to all brides on the special day that provides memories for a lifetime. <... >

Susanne Lang’s newest line of fragrance, Sula, is specifically designed for playing and layering. Sold in individual bottles or complementary sets, the scents mix and match to create your own personal perfume signature. Available in six fragrances: sparkling Champagne Sugar, seductive Stiletto Musk, alluring Vanilla Blossom, fresh Sun-Kissed Citrus, elegant Lily Lotus and delicate Butterfly <... >

BN: Brian, what drew you to Penhaligon’s? BK: I am fascinated by the rich heritage of this company. The whole image and character of Penhaligon is so different from anything else out there….it’s traditional English perfumery but with a quirky and interesting twist. We are not old-fashioned; we capture the quirkiness of the Victorian era…that <... >

Kyoto is a magical city; a city of five senses. Thousand year old temples co-exist with tall buildings; fashionably dressed women hurry to their office jobs, while glimpses of geishas still can be seen strolling down the back street of Gion. Art, music, commerce, traffic… yet the scent of cherry blossoms linger in the air. <... >

We worry about the additives in our foods, chemicals in our water and unnamed toxins lurking in the very air we breathe. That’s a ton of worrying, which causes a lot of stress. Luckily, L’Artisan Parfumeur, the fine fragrance company known for their aromatic treasures since 1977, has read our uneasy minds. Jatamansi is L’Artisan’s <... >

As the weather heats up, it’s time to peel away those bulky layers and spritz on something sexy for spring. Here are the newest fragrances that will have you celebrating the skin you’re in. London fashion designer Matthew Williamson is a favorite among Hollywood’s pretty young things, thanks to his playful, colorful creations. But with <... >

You have experienced it before… the moment when a whiff of perfume transports you to another place or time. This month, Beauty News NYC handpicks scents that recreate the olfactory journey to Italy’s coastlines, beaches, orchards and cities, without leaving home. The Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana in Italian) is a stretch of coastline on the <... >

Pure perfume oils are the heart and soul of all fragrance. Not too long ago, connotations of street vendors and head shops gave perfume oils a “low rent” image; less desirable than the commercially available fragrances (whose high content of alcohol and additives greatly diminish the “soul” of the scent). One woman changed the perception <... >

Artists convey their innermost feelings through a variety of mediums. Painters paint, authors write, musicians compose. Beth Terry, founder and owner of Creative Universe, expresses her imagination through the nuances and provocative notes of fragrance. Her scents are worn by mega-stars such as Elton John, Will Smith, Brooke Shields and Lee Anne Rimes, and have <... >

Knowing how to economize is a virtue, especially in a city where “studio apartment” is simply a polite word for “closet.” Fragrant body creams pack a lot in a little, efficiently combining moisturizer and perfume in one without sacrificing an ounce of luxury. Not only are these scented creams strong enough to linger on your <... >

Spring is in the air, delicately heralded by the sweet scent of fresh blossoms. Here’s a roundup of what’s blossoming anew in the world of fragrance. Comptoir Sud Pacifique knows how to warm things up for you in the best way possible. In this case, it’s with the introduction of their latest masterpiece, Caramel Sunset. <... >

St. Patrick’s Day is the one day a year when rivers run green, beer flows freely, and no matter what your last name is- everyone is Irish. Don’t have any clovers in your cap? Not to worry, here are some fragrances that will grant you “the luck of the Irish” forever! Well, for at least <... >

Oh March, that ambiguous little month that stands between us and the glorious season of spring. After months of dreary weather and biting cold, we’re all ready for a change of scenery, so if you can’t make a mad dash for warmer climates, then keep busy and check out these divine aromas at the top <... >

Being the first Italian perfumer to win the Coty Prize, an international award for perfumer of the year, Lorenzo Villoresi is one of the hottest perfumers in the industry today and with a wildly popular fragrance house in Florence, Italy, he knows what smells good. Growing up in the Italian countryside, Villoresi was influenced by <... >