Event Report: Symrise Creative Studio X The Perfect Provenance + We’ll Always Have Paris Draw

Symrise creative studio

Symrise Creative Studio NYC (All Photos by Hernando unless otherwise noted)

On Wednesday, January 20th, Symrise hosted a Breakfast & Presentation at their Park Avenue office for the art inspired new retail concept boutique, The Perfect Provenance   which was a preview curated selection of  Home Fragrance, Fine Jewelry, Lifestyle and Luxury collections as well as projects that give back to charity.  

Lisa Lori and Rhona Stokols

Lisa Lori and Rhona Stokols 

Rhona Stokols, VP, North America Fine Fragrance Sales introduces Lisa Lori, Founder of The Perfect Provenance.  Lisa  ishas a strong media background and has worked with CaFleureBon on behalf of her clients through her firm, Lisa Lori Communications, a lifestyle PR firm based in New York City and Greenwich, CT.  

-Perfect provenancePremier Exhibit - We'll Always Have Paris

What is the perfect provenance? Provenance, literally means a place of origin; a term most often used to origins of masterworks of art. Referencing the MOMA store as inspiration, her mission is a museum experience in a retail environment. The idea is to discover, curate and exhibit artisan products from around the world which will be featured in four or five exhibitions a year. The first exhibition debuting this spring is, "We'll Alwayes Hav Paris," homage to American and French design

DPM display candles symrise

At the presentation Lisa gave us an enlightening overview of several collaborations and partnerships, noting the level of craftsmanship and uniqueness.  One example that resonated with me is DPM Fragrance, part of the Candle & Diffusers Collection. Mallory Ramsey, Customer Experience Manager for DPM stated that ambient scenting has the ability to change ones environment. She explained how DPM manufacturers a multiple of high quality candle line products which are all hand crafted/ hand-poured in Starkville, Mississippi. The company is eco-friendly (ex: recycled glass) and use the highest quality materials. The fragrances are designed in-house with the assistance of some of Symrise’s finest perfumers.

Nathalie Benareau and Rhona Stokols

Nathalie Benareau and Rhona Stokols

Symrise Perfumer, Nathalie Benareau was one hand to guide us through a special Home Fragrance Collection.  

Sunshine Limone: Perfumers Nathalie Benareau and Chrstelle Laprade.

Top: Italian Lemon and Sparkling Bergamot; Middle: Jasmine Petals and Peach Blossom; Base: Skin Musk, Amberwood and Driftwood

A vibrant and sparkling scent that evokes a tour of the Versailles Orangerie.

Carlos Vinals For goodness sake candle presentation

Fir Goodness Sake: Perfumers Carlos Vinals (Carlos has been featured in our Profiles in American Perfumery Series and has created fragrances for Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrara and and Christian Dior to name a few) and Marcela Olalde-Castillo.

Top: Carrot Seed Oil, Pear, Dewey Greens;Middle: Black Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar Leaf;Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, and Baltic Amber

An olfactive trip to the Bois de Boulogne, with warming earth notes)

Prosperite (debuts April, 2016): Perfumer Nathalie Benareau

Top: Mandarin, Italian Lemon, Blood Orange and Eucalyptus;Middle: Orange Blossom, Garden Honey, Violet and Ginger; Base: Powdery Clover

 Sensual, bright with a hint of spice; a lazy summer’s day strolling through the Luxemborg Gardens

The soy based candles are 10 ounces with approximately 65 hours of burn time. They are packaged in a luxurious box with a wax seal. They retail for $50.

LadyGagaandSmileBear

Lady Gaga with a Smile Bear, benefiting Operation Smile (courtesy of Lisa Lori)

Operation Smile/ Three Little Bears:

Since 2010, Lisa and her family have raised more than $2 million to support Operation Smile through numerous events and initiatives such as The Three Little Bears which was created with her friend, Kathy Van Zeeland. Each Bear is named after one of her boys, Zachary, Luke and Griffin, which were born with a rare medical condition called facial paralysis. Through life changing transplant surgeries, they were able to smile. It was their children's surgeon, Dr. Ronald Zuker who introduced them to Operation Smile.  Every product within the Smile Collection benefits Operation Smile (Sunshine Limone is included in the collection). Lisa was thrilled that Lady Gaga recently was pictured with one of the Bears arriving at the airport.

the perfumed provenance luxury collection of merchandise

A spacious room was set aside to display merchandise  which included, art, jewelry (Zig Zag uses reclaimed metals), books, scarfs, t-shirts and stationary. All are authentic luxury, curated with care and supporting the environment and a cause.  The Perfect Provenance is scheduled to open the retail store this April, located in downtown Greenwich, CT. The 1892 renovated Victorian home will feature a cafe and French garden. A wide range of beautiful objets of desire … from luxury clothing to sculpture are also available online.

the perfect provenance candle collection

In addition, the Candle & Diffusers Collection include Fornasetti, Parfum de la Bastide, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Napa Soap Company. The Fine Fragrance Collection include  offerings from Eight & Bob, Parfums de la Bastide and Thirdman Eau Monumentale.

Hernando Courtright, Contributor and NY Event Ambassador (editing MC)

the perfect provenance logo

Thanks to The Perfect Provenance we have a draw for an avant premiere  candle from the DPM collection for a one registered US reader for their choice of Sunshine Limone, Fir Goodness Sake or Prosperite. To be eligible, please leave a comment with what you found interesting about The Perfect Provenance, the candle you would like to win. Draw closes February 3, 2016.

We announce the winners only on site and on our Facebook page, so Like Cafleurebon and use our RSS option…or your dream prize will just be spilled perfume.

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13 comments

  • Sunshine limone is the most intriguing to me. I like Perfect Provenance’s focus on charity. It is refreshing to see their products use recycled glass and metals.

  • I love the concept of a fancy boutique selling fancy luxury goods for a good cause. Operation Smile seems like a wonderful cause! I’d love to try Sunshine Limone – it’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Thanks for the draw, I’m in the US.

  • what I found interesting is the way her business is so generous and revolves around charity. I also applaud how they use recycled glass and natural materials. If I were to win one of there wonderful candles it would be prosperite.
    I am from America.

  • fazalcheema says:

    This is a great example of entrepreneurship with a cause. There is nothing like the smile of a person and, esp., the smile of a child! Ambient scenting is a growing industry and more and more retail companies are paying attention to it. It is apparent from the article the market for home is also ripe. My choice for the draw will be Sunshine Limone. Thanks a lot for the generous draw. I am in the US.

  • The Perfect Provence store looks like a winner. Museum stores always have the best and most unique items. Thanks for the draw. I would choose Prosperite, strolling through the Luxembourg Garden sounds real nice.

  • Perfect Provence is an ideal place to shop for me to get the luxury goods that I love and give back at the same time! I love the concept and the goods that they sell on their website. My choice would be Fir Goodness Sake and I live in the US. Thanks for the opportunity and the draw! 🙂

  • How wonderful that the company is involved in Operation Smiles. I really like knowing that part of my purchase is helping charity organizations. I also like that the candles are eco-friendly.
    I would choose Sunshine Limone.
    Thanks so much!

  • bunchofpants says:

    Operation Smile is a fantastic charity, and the fact that The Perfect Provenance supports it puts them much higher in my esteem! Fir Goodness Sake seems like it would be a clear favorite of the candles mentioned, and I’d love to be lucky enough to win it. I’m in USA.

  • Mallory Ramsey says that scents can change our atmosphere and I agree. I burn a lot of candles and always find my mood lifted with their scent. I would like to experience Prosperite if I win. Thank you for the draw! USA

  • Valentine Girl says:

    I love the thought of a museum experience in a retail environment, while also supporting a charitable organization at the same time. Smiles all around. I love burning scented candles & would choose Fir Goodness Sake. I live in the USA.

  • I love home fragrances. I agree that ambient scenting can change one’s environment. A real estate agent friend told me she invests in high end luxury candles to light in a house before a showing!

    I love the involvement with Operation Smiles. I love shopping that helps a good cause.

    I’m in the USA and I’m drawn to Sunshine Limone. Thank you!

  • I appreciate that the candles are hand-crafted in Mississippi.
    I am also impressed that the company has made charity part of their business model.
    I am in the US and I would love Sunshine Limone.

  • I totally agree that “ambient scenting has the ability to change ones environment’ and I always have a NEST candle on a warmer in my office. My clients and co-workers say it is nice for the whole office. I would like to try Fir Goodness Sake.