When

Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 6:00 PM EDT

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Where

Bergdorf Goodman 
754 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019, NY 10019
 

 
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Karen Adams 
Sniffapalooza 
 
kadams@sniffapalooza.com 
 

Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2018! Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28 in NYC! 


The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and that can only mean one thing - it's almost time for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball 2018 in NYC! Mark your calendars - the dates are Friday, October 26 -  Sunday, October 28 - for the TWENTY EIGHTH edition of our spectacular scent event! 
We've added some incredible new venues (see below!) and a Very Special Saturday Luncheon Presentation & Book Signing by the esteemed Annette Green, President Emeritus of The Fragrance Foundation and Author of Spritzing to Success With the Woman Who Brought an Industry to its Senses! 

Guests we're in the process of scheduling for appearances, & much more to come: 

Jon Bresler of Lafco NY; Simona Abaton of Abaton Exceptional Luxury Brands; Nick Arauz of Caswell Massey; Francoise Alessi of Goutal Paris; Fragrance Specialist David Ecker; Perfumer Catherine Selig of Takasago; Bart Schmidt of Brands with Purpose; Melissa Gibson of Callio Fragrance; Stephen Dirkes of Euphorium Brooklyn; Rhona Stokols,  Ava Steinbrenner and the team from Perfumari;  Amy Marks McGee of Trendincite; JJ Vittoria of Olfactory NYC;  Maya Fedaseyeva of Diptyque; Roger Schmid of Natura Brasil; Corey Huggins of Crème de Culture;  Hope Freeman and Jay McSherry of Nateeva; Ross Barry of Atelier Cologne; Tom Crutchfield of Roja Parfums; Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals;  Specialists from Malin + Goetz, Cire Trudon, Bottega Veneta, Buly Paris, EB Florals, Ex Nihilo, Initio, The Fragrance Kitchen, Diana Vreeland Parfums, Houbigant, Tom Ford, Guerlain, Robert Piguet, Creed, Jo Malone, Clive Christian, BottegaVeneta, Donna Karan,  A Dozen Roses, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, House of Sillage, Givenchy, Jean Patou, Chanel & Chanel Les Exclusifs, Diptyque, Caron,  Aerin,  Estee Lauder, Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, Le Labo,  Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Kiehls, Chloe,  Amouage, Sisley, Hermes, Balenciaga,  By Kilian, L'Artisan Parfumeur,   Judith Leiber,  Gallivant, JAR, Goutal Paris, Volnay, NEST,  Olfactive Studio , MEMO Paris, Christian Dior,  Regime des Fleurs, MiuMiu, Armani Prive,  Laura Mercier, Absolument Parfumeur, Acqua di Sardinia, Sandalia, and scads of others! 
We've got special rates at the Arlo NoMad - click for details!

THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, October 26

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Jump-start the weekend with an awesome kick-off party for Sniffapalooza at Maison 10! Sip something bubbly and explore at Maison 10, New York's stunning new concept store and gallery space based in the heart of Manhattan's exciting NoMad district.Maison 10 provides a unique platform for talented and innovative artists and designers to bring high quality products to a wider market. 
At the core of the Maison 10 concept is 10 carefully curated items selected across 10 categories, only available for 10 weeks, and a full 10% from each sale is donated to 1 of 10 charities. In addition to an exquisite, inspired fragrance collection, Maison 10 features works of art, jewelry, men's accessories, bags, books, gifts, housewares, candles and well-being products. This event is free with RSVP to:info@maison10.com 
SATURDAY, October 27

10:00am - 12:00noon: Two full hours of sensory discovery on the Beauty Level at the extraordinary Bergdorf Goodman!  We are invited into their elegant, marbled halls for curated counter presentations, offerings of exclusive Fall Fragrance Launches, special guest perfumers, samples, GWPs!
12:15pm - 1:15pm:  Master Class Workshop - Birth of a Brand: 
H2H by Damian Escobar! Join us at Mangia, Manhattan's nouveau Italian hot spot, for this exclusive presentation!  Meet Catherine Selig,Senior Perfumer at Takasago, and brand development team, Bart Schmidt and Karen Dubin, as they take you on the journey 'from idea to shelf' of musician Damian Escobar's first fragrance collection. Be the first to experience this work-in-progress, weigh in with your thoughts, and become a part of the creative process!
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Stay on at Mangia for a Prix Fixe Luncheon (including glass of wine!). Special speakers & presentations & exclusive Sniffapalooza Lunch Loot gift bags! 
4:00pm - 5:30pm: Step into the royal realm of Penhaligons, at their uber-amazing Rockefeller Center boutique! Learn the back-story and rich 147-year heritage of this iconic brand, meet the specialists team, pick up a copy of The Penhaligons Times, and enjoy special treats and  offers for Snifffapalooza!
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Madison Avenue Scent Trek! Sashay up Madison for some of the best sniffing in The Perfumed Apple!
Savor the exquisite aromas and sip something bubbly at the gorgeous Goutal Paris Madison Avenue Flagship! Experience the newest masterpieces, and join Store Directrice Francoise Alessi for inspired snacks, sampling, and exclusive gifts and promotions for Sniffapalooza!
You are cordially invited for a private visit to Diptyque's fabulous Madison Avenue emporium! Enjoy delicious treats and a mini Master Class with Boutique Manager Maya Fedesayeva, marvel at those iconic candles, and sample the new releases. Extraordinary perks and gifts just for us!
*** Stay tuned... more Madison shops will be added in the coming weeks!

SUNDAY, October 28

10:00am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Malin + Goetz! Visit their newest boutique and experience the vast range of skin, hair & body care products, and those amazing single note fine fragrances! Indulge in breakfast bites and take home samples!
10:00am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Atelier Cologne! Enjoy a morning cocktail, try the latest launches, meet the brand creative team, take home samples, and have your purchases engraved!
11:00am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Ciré Trudon! Founded in 1643, Cire Trudon is the world's oldest candle-maker, and we have special entrée into their first store outside of Europe! Discover the legendary candles, and premiere Maison Trudon's very first collection of fine fragrances! Enjoy scented perks, and a plethora of fragrance samples are yours with a fragrance purchase!
11:00am - 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 City Scents, the world's most magnificent laundry wash.. & have your purchases custom-labeled! Explore the new Annexnext door, dedicated exclusively to the Body-Hair-Face and Men's Grooming Collections!
11:00am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Natura Brasil! Meet Roger, Alicia, Stephanie and the team and explore the botanically-based bath, body and wellness products from the rainforest in Brazil, the country with the richest biodiversity on the planet! Marvel at the new fragrance collection, indulge in Brazilian breakfast treats, and take home an awesome gift!
11:00am - 12:30pm: Open House sniffing at Olfactory NYC! Meet JJ and the team and discover an evolution in modern fragrance! Scents created by the world's top perfumers using the highest quality ingredients found in the finest luxury brands... but at a fraction of the cost! They offer guided customization and personalization, and each scent is bottled on site, delivering a freshly-made creation every time. Premiere the new candle line, and enjoy special discounts and perks!
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Prix Fixe Five Course Luncheon (glass of wine included!) at Little Italy favorite, La Mela! Mark Behnke of Colognoisseur and fragrance-lover and specialist extraordinaire David Ecker host our EAU de Sniffapalooza Showcase (Emerging Artisans Uncorked!) Special guests, premieres of new brands, treats & party favors!
3:30pm - 6:00pm:  Traverse the universe of Perfumari, a multi-sensory incubator, Discovery Lab, and unique shop on the fringe of Soho! Open House all weekend long for Sniffapalooza, Oct 26th - 28th! Featuring monthly mystery PERFUME ON TAPS, Perfumari is a  space to gather for fun experiences, connect with new friends, and seek out rare finds. Meet the team behind Perfumari and get an intimate look at the inspirations of  founder Mindy Yang. Use Code SNIFFAFALL18 at checkout to receive 20% off Perfumarie's signatureGuided Fragrance Flights!
Anyone planning on visiting who is not already a member of Perfumarie is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to pre-register online and to purchase their flights here ahead of time to be able to jump right into the experience. Reservations are  suggested. If you would like to reserve a time slot, please send an email to reservations@perfumarie.com  
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Open House multi-sensory experience at Harney & Sons Fine Teas!  Stop in at this cult-favorite Soho Shop for a Tea Tasting and discover all the amazing scents and flavors! Explore their Candle Collection with scents inspired by the aromas of infusing teas! Special Sniffapalooza 15% discount on teas and candles!
The rates for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball are as follows:  

Friday Evening, 10/26: Cocktail Party at Maison 10 - Complimentary with RSVP Confirmation

Saturday, 10/27: $105.00 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats
Sunday, 10/28: $105.00 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats 
Full Weekend: $210.00 covers cocktail party at Maison 10 10/26, events 10/27 and 10/28, luncheons both days, and assorted treats as detailed above

A portion of each registration fee will be donated to a very special charity - details to follow!

Viva La Sniffa, Baby!
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Karen Dubin - Founder/ CEO
Karen Adams - COO
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