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Saturday October 26, 2013 at 8:00 AM EDT-to-
Sunday October 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM EDT
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Join Us for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball in New York City! Saturday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013!
Dear Fragrance Friends,
In less than one week, perfume lovers from around the world will be traveling to NYC for the largest fragrance extravaganza in the olfactive universe - the TWO-DAY Sniffapalooza Fall Ball! The dates are Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 and you'll want to be there for the 19th edition of our spectacular scent event!
We've reserved two fantastic new restaurants, a stellar roster of incredible speakers, and lots of Lunch Loot for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball!
And there are just a few days left to save your seat!
We've reserved two fantastic new restaurants, a stellar roster of incredible speakers, and lots of Lunch Loot for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball!
And there are just a few days left to save your seat!
On Saturday, October 26, we'll be dining on four delicious courses at Il Gattopardo, with the following speaker line-up:
- House of Sillage - David Rueda
- Just Bloom - Blair Bloom
- Maria Candida Gentile, Maitre Parfumeur
- Bergamot Box - Jason Fried
- Hayari Parfums - Nabil Hayari, Francois Damide
- Ghost Food - Miriam Songster
- Mikey & Momo Aromaflage - Michael Fensterstock
- Family & Children's Agency, Fairfield County - Stacy Holmen
- Make Perfume Not War - Vicken Arslanian
- Midnight Promise Giveaway - Gordon Schaye
- GoodSmellas - Carlos Powell, Rich Scardaville
On Sunday, October 27, we'll be enjoying brunch at Emporio, with the following speakers at our EAU de Sniffapalooza Showcase:
- CaFleureBon - Mark Behnke - MC
- Trendincite - Amy Marks McGee
- Phoenix Botanicals - Irina Adam
- Arbonne - Shanna Mirante
- Charenton Macerations - Douglas Bender
- Midnight Promise World Premiere - Sarah Horowitz, Gordon Schaye
Here's our itinerary-in-progress, with tons of special surprises in the works:
Laura Monegal of Ramon Monegal Barcelona; Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Sergio Momo of Xerjoff, Perfumer Sarah Horowitz; Gordon Schaye of Bellegance Perfumes; Mark Behnke of CaFleureBon; Blair Bloom of Just Bloom; Shanna Mirante of Arbonne; David Rueda of House of Sillage; Perfumer Maria Candida Gentile; Francois Damide and Nabil Hayari of Hayari; Sylvie Ganter of Atelier Cologne; Amy Marks McGee of Trendincite; Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals; Francois Duquesne of the Fragrance Republ!c; Miriam Songster of Ghost Food; Joe Garces of Robert Piguet; Tom Crutchfield of Roja Parfum; Jason Beers of Tom Ford Beauty; Kim Van Dang of Olfactive Studio, and reps from Aerin, Red Flower, Union Fragrance, Houbigant, Guerlain, Creed, Jo Malone, Boadicea the Victorious; Illuminum; Clive Christian, Donna Karan, Molton Brown, Neil Morris, Lubin, The Third Man, A Dozen Roses, Chanel & Chanel Les Exclusifs, Diptyque, Caron, Antica Farmacista, Estee Lauder, Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, Le Labo, Bond No. 9, Kiehls, Chloe, Fresh, Krigler Perfumerie at The Plaza, Apothia, Etat Libre d'Orange, Amouage, Sisley, Hermes, Andy Tauer, Jul et Mad; Balenciaga, Dayna Decker, Agent Provacateur, Alexa Rodulfo, By Kilian, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Miller Harris, M Micallef, Arquiste, Fornasetti, Slumberhouse, Kerosene, Keiko Mecheri, Osense, Judith Leiber, Tommi Sooni; Undergreen, Blood Concerpt, Andrea Maack, Jovoy, Au Pays de La Fleur D'Oranger, Tola, Mancera, Laboratorio Olfattivo, JAR, LM Parfums, Marly, MDCI, Casamorati, Histoire des Parfums, Penhaligon's, Joya, Serge Lutens, and scads of others!
SATURDAY, October 26
8:15am - 10:00am: The famous private Breakfast with exclusive speakers and presentations at Bergdorf Goodman!
PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast limited to the first 65 guests to sign up and is SOLD OUT!
10:00am - 12:00pm: Sniffing time on the beauty floor at BG, meet special guests & presenters from the breakfast, exclusive offers, makeup artists, the BG raffle & those legendary gift bags!
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Prix Fixe Luncheon (including glass of wine!) at Il Gattopardo! Special speakers & presentations & Sniffapalooza Lunch Loot!
2:45pm - 4:00pm: Sniffing at Henri Bendel, with special guests, refreshments, and the spectacular special Sniffapalooza GWP! Premiere new launches!
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Exclusive presentation at Krigler Perfumery at The Plaza! Meet the team, relax and sample this beautiful and rare line! Premiere new Oud Sumptuous 75213!
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Join us on a journey to a secret haven in Brooklyn for artisanal and niche fragrances! A coach will whisk us away to the magical shop called Twisted Lily that's only a few weeks old! Be among the first to sample their amazing exclusive brands, enjoy a nibble and a sip, and be returned to Manhattan floating on a fragrant cloud. More details to follow!
SUNDAY, October 27
9:00am - 10:30am: We'll visit with our friends at Molton Brown to nibble light edibles, sip a welcoming libation, learn about the full range of amazing products, and premiere the newest additions to the Fine Fragrance Collection. Special token of appreciation and an exclusive Sniffapalooza GWP!
10:30am - 11:30am: Special visit to Osswald - Soho's newest fragrance & beauty emporium! Meet Sergio Momo, Founder of Xerjoff, who presents JTC (Join the Club!) Discover unique niche brands available nowhere else in NYC & take home samples! Meet Tanja, Clement and the Osswald team & special guests!
11:00am -12:30pm: Discover the Fragrance Republ!c, the revolutionary new club for fragrance enthusiasts! Meet founders Francois Duquesne, & Bradley & Jonina Skaggs, & find out how you can become the muse of a Master Perfumer & collaborate on a FR creation. Sample exclusive scents & enjoy a Sniffapalooza discount!
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Prix Fixe Brunch (glass of wine included!) at chic Soho hot-spot Emporio, with Keynote Address by Mark Behnke, EAU de Sniffapalooza Showcase (Emerging Artisans Uncorked!) & party favors! World premiere of the first fragrance born at Sniffapalooza - Midnight Promise!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Open House sniffing at MiN New York, all weekend long! Sample the vast selection of great niche brands, meet Creative Curators Mindy & Chad!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Open House sniffing at Diptyque! Sample new Eau Duelle & Tam Dao EDP's, and the innovative Un Air de Diptyque Ambiance Diffuser!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Open House sniffing at Red Flower, the Nolita shop known for amazing scented products & creatively designed candles! Meet founder Yael Alkalay & learn the story behind this organically-inspired brand! Special Sniffapalooza GWP!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Open House sniffing at Le Labo! Meet the Le Labo team, check out the collection, those fabulous candles, the world's most magnificent laundry wash... & have your purchases custom-labeled!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Explore the fragrant world of Atelier Cologne! Discover Elizabeth Street's newest jewel - experience the collection, meet the creators of the brand, take home samples, and have your purchases engraved! Premiere the new Collection Metal!
2:45pm - 6:00pm: Open House sniffing at Bond No. 9! Spend time getting to know (and love!) New York's own cult-favorite brand! Premiere new Central Park South, the latest offerings in the Harrod's line, and enjoy 15% off your purchase!
The rates for Sniffapalooza Fall Ball are as follows:
Saturday, 10/26: $95 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats!
Sunday, 10/27: $95 covers event & luncheon & assorted special treats!
Full Weekend: $190 covers events 10/26 and 10/27, lunches both days and assorted treats as detailed above.
The BG breakfast is only included if you are one of the first 65 people to sign up and is SOLD OUT!
A portion of each registration fee will be donated to a very special charity - Family & Children's Agency!
If you've attended a 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 & Director
Karen Adams - Chief Operations Officer