Join Us for Sniffapalooza Spring Fling, Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17, 2015 in NYC!
The countdown has begun... in just two short weeks we'll gather for a meeting of fragrant minds and the most incredible sensory adventure known to humankind - Sniffapalooza Spring Fling 2015 in NYC! Mark your calendars - the dates are Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 - for the TWENTY FIRST edition of our spectacular scent event!
Sniffapalooza offers exclusive experiences not offered anywhere else on the planet! Join us for a life-changing weekend, with the opportunity to mingle with Superstars from the fragrance galaxy! Here's just a sampling of who you'll meet at Sniffapalooza Spring Fling...
At Bergdorf Goodman:
- Have the pleasure of meeting legendary perfumer & fragrance expert Roja Dove! Learn about Roja's extraordinary world & experience the magnificent Roja Parfums.
- Say hello to John Molloy, co-creator of MEMO Paris, carried exclusively at Bergdorfs! Learn the backstory & John's personal creative philosophy of this beautiful, artisanal brand.
At Brasserie 8 1/2 luncheon:
- Dine with author & former NY Times fragrance critic Chandler Burr! Chandler will give us the low-down on his latest adventures & what's happening next in his fragrant universe.
- Get the scoop on fragrance trends happening now & in the future with Amy Marks McGee of Trendincite! Amy pulls out her crystal ball once gain to give us a glimpse of what we'll be smelling & tasting in the coming year & down the road.
- Be the first to see (and smell!) the Love at First Sniff Box, a creative collaboration between Sniffapalooza & Love, Aunt Bonnie, the cutting-edge new multicultural beauty & lifestyle e-zine! Meet Love, Aunt Bonnie founder Corey Huggins as he presents this awesome, curated collection.
- Welcome Kelly Jones of Takasago as she hosts The Origin of Orange Blossom: Presented by Takasago! We'll take a journey into the magical world of a fragrance house as we explore Takasago's very own orange blossom groves.
- Get to know Stephen Dowthwaite & Chris Gordon of PerfumersWorld Perfumery School & learn about their special training workshops, including one created exclusively for Sniffapalooza! See announcement & description below.
- Meet Orlov Paris Global Brand Director Robbie Wilson & attend the Orlov Paris World Premiere Launch Party on Saturday evening at Back Label Wine Merchants!
- Greet Celene Aguilar of Ovando & learn about this stellar lifestyle brand!
At the BirchBox Store:
- Start your Sunday off with Kumar Ramani & Karthik Aggarwal of Harvey Prince Fragrances as they treat us to breakfast bites & a Mini Master Class of this well-loved brand! Browse Soho's newest beauty emporium.
At La Mela luncheon:
- Get a front row seat with Mark Behnke of Colognoisseur as he chats with Fragrances of the World luminary Michael Edwards in the interview of the century... You cannot miss this!!
- Meet Mark Crames of Demeter & sensory artist Miriam Songster as they unveil Tomboy, their creative collaboration for Demeter! Score yourself a bottle of this limited edition.
- Welcome back Irina Adam, with her latest artistic work for Phoenix Botanicals.
- Join Sue Phillips for a preview of The Scentarium, her unique atelier & creative studio which we'll be visiting after lunch! Learn how you can make your own bespoke fragrance at a special workshop designed just for Sniffapalooza. See announcement & description in itinerary below.
Sniffapalooza Uber-Special: PerfumersWorld Perfumery School is pleased to announce a special workshop created to coincide with Sniffapalooza Spring Fling! The Art and Technology of Perfume Foundation Plus Workshop, an intensive immersion course, runs from May 11 - 15 at The Lofts @ Prince. To sign up and receive a 10% discount on course registration, go to http://bit.ly/1GUquYq and enter Sniffapalooza Exclusive in the message field on the deposit page.
And if that's not enough, here's our Spring Fling itinerary-in-progress, and look closely - we've added tons of special details! Take a sneak-peek at some of the special guests & unique brands participating in our sensory weekend:
Author Chandler Burr; Roja Dove of Roja Parfums; Michael Edwards of Fragrances of the World; Mark Behnke of Colognoisseur; John Molloy of MEMO Paris; Robbie Wilson of Orlov Paris; Bart Schmidt of CLIQUE by Roblé, Corey Huggins of Love, Aunt Bonnie; Chris Gordon & Perfumer Steven V. Dowthwaite of PerfumersWorld; Miriam Songster presenting Tomboy, her new creation with Mark Crames of Demeter; Anastasia Sokolow of Suleko; Amy Marks McGee of Trendincite; Kelly Jones of Takasago; Karen Cohen & Barbara of Caswell Massey; Celene Aguilar of Ovando; David Ecker of Brioni; Gerard Camme of Atelier Cologne; Roberto Vargas of Maison Francis Kurkdjian; Alia Raza of Regime des Fleurs; Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals; Yeva Rintel of Caron; Elizabeth Murphy of Guerlain; Tracey Aloia of Chanel; Justin of Armani Prive; Dennis Quan of By Kilian; Sue Phillips of Scenterprises & Scentarium; Candice Sabatini, Editorial Director & Fragrance Editor of Beauty News NYC; Karthik Aggarwal & Kumar Ramani of Harvey Prince Perfumes; Kelly Fraser of Antica Farmacista; Anne Cafasso of Houbigant; Steve Assous of Tom Ford; Tom Crutchfield of Roja Parfums; Patti Bologna of Balenciaga, and reps from Diana Vreeland Parfums, Ramon Monegal, Robert Piguet, Jo Malone, Clive Christian, Bottega Veneta, Donna Karan, Molton Brown, Lubin, The Third Man, A Dozen Roses, Givenchy, Jean Patou, Olfactif Studio, Volnay, Chanel Les Exclusifs, Diptyque, Rance, YSL, Estee Lauder, Aerin, Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, Le Labo, Kiehls, Chloe, Fresh, Apothia, Amouage, Sisley, Hermes, Dayna Decker, Dior, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Judith Leiber, NEST, JAR, Hermes, Annick Goutal, Creed, Serge Lutens, and scads of others!
SATURDAY, May 16
10:00am - 12:00pm: Join us at 10:00am for sniffing time on the beauty floor at Bergdorf Goodman. Meet special guests & presenters from the breakfast, exclusive offers, makeup artists, the BG raffle & those legendary gift bags! Bergdorfs Breakfast is Sold Out - Join our Wait List!
12:30pm - 3:00pm: Prix Fixe Luncheon (including glass of wine!) at the uber-chic Brasserie 8 1/2! Special speakers & presentations & Sniffapalooza Lunch Loot!
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Private presentation at Molton Brown's newest flagship boutique on Madison & 59th St! Sample the full range of amazing bath, body & lifestyle products, and premiere the new Blossoming Honeysuckle & White Tea Collection. Delicious nibbles, customized token of appreciation and an exclusive Sniffapalooza GWP!
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Exclusive gallery presentation of Suleko's new travel spray collection! Meet brand founder Anastasia Sokolow & be among the first to experience her latest creations, with each piece hand-made. Details to follow on the secret location!
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Celebrate the World Launch of Orlov Paris with a private cocktail reception at Back Label Wine Merchants! What could be better than perfume, champagne and caviar? Meet Brand Manager Robbie Wilson, and learn the legacy of this new luxury brand inspired by diamonds. Experience the collection, created by Master Perfumer Dominique Ropion, which won't be unveiled to the rest of the globe until July! Live music, amazing edibles, special prizes!
SUNDAY, May 17
9:30am - 11:00am: Kick off the day with a private visit to the Birchbox Store, Soho's fabulous new beauty, fragrance & lifestyle emporium! Indulge in elegant breakfast treats & enjoy a mini Master Class with Harvey Prince Fragrances. Exclusive promotions & gifts for Sniffapalooza!
10:30am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Le Labo! Meet the Le Labo team, get a sneak sniff of their latest creation, check out those fabulous candles & the world's most magnificent laundry wash... & have your purchases custom-labeled!
10:30am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Atelier Cologne, Elizabeth Street's newest jewel! Experience the latest launches, including Collection Azur, Pomelo Paradise, Rose Anonyme Extrait, & Oud Saphir! Meet the brand creative team, take home samples, and have your purchases engraved!
1:00pm - 3:30pm: Prix Fixe Five Course Luncheon (glass of wine included!) at Little Italy favorite, La Mela! Mark Behnke of Colognoisseur interviews Michael Edwards! EAU de Sniffapalooza Showcase (Emerging Artisans Uncorked!) & party favors!
3:30 - 4:30pm: Explore NYC's newest fragrance experience, The Scentarium! Join founder & fragrance expert extraordinaire Sue Phillips as she takes you on a journey through her personal world of custom fragrance creation & learn how you can make your own bespoke scent! The Scentarium has become a space for education, enlightenment, & creativity.
4:30 - 6:00pm: Create Your Signature Fragrance Workshop with Sue Phillips! ** Must pre-register, special rates for Sniffapalooza! $35 deposit applied to your fragrance purchase of $85** Includes a Scent Personality Quiz to determine your olfactive preferences, and evaluation of different blends to design your own signature scent. Enjoy beverages, wine & delectable treats... & come away with an exquisite personal fragrance! RSVP via PayPal here: http://bit.ly/1PhS9Vn
The rates for Sniffapalooza Spring Fling are as follows:
Saturday, 5/16: $100 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats!
Sunday, 5/17: $100 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats!
Full Weekend: $200 covers events 5/16 and 5/17 luncheons both days and assorted treats as detailed above.
A portion of each registration fee will be donated to a very special charity - Comedy Cures!
If you've attended Sniffapalooza before, you know what an incredible experience awaits you... if you haven't, you're in for the time of your life!
Disclaimer: Team Karen cannot be responsible for any addictions to Sniffapalooza, or withdrawal symptoms that may result after the event is over. If such symptoms occur, go immediately to the nearest fragrance counter!
We can't wait to see all our old friends again and meet our new ones!
Viva La Sniffa, Baby!
TEAM KAREN
Karen Dubin - Founder & CEO
Karen Adams - COO