Blumarine Blu

This is a factice of “Blu” by Blumarine, a fragrance that perfectly captures the romantic and dreamy spirit of the Italian fashion house. Story of the Factice

Marina de Bourbon

This is a factice of “Marina de Bourbon” by Princesse Marina de Bourbon, a fragrance that made a mark in the 1990s with its elegant and unique presentation. Story of the Factice

Rock ’n Rose Couture by Valentino

This is a factice of “Rock ’n Rose Couture” by Valentino, a bold flanker to the original Rock ’n Rose fragrance. Story of the Factice

Lolita Lempicka

This is a factice bottle of “Lolita Lempicka Fleur Défendue”, part of the “Les Caprices” collection by Lolita Lempicka. Story of the Factice – Fleur Défendue (Lolita Lempicka):

Organza by Givenchy

As a factice, this oversized version was used in department store displays worldwide to reinforce Givenchy’s image as a house of haute couture and refined fragrance. Launched in 1996, Organza is a tribute to feminine strength, sensuality, and elegance, blending white flowers, vanilla, and woody notes. The bottle was designed by Serge Mansau, a legendary fragrance bottle designer, […]

Jitrois Paris

This is a striking factice bottle for Jitrois Paris, known for its sculptural, avant-garde design approach—just like the fashion house it represents. Story Behind the Factice: This object blurs the line between packaging and sculpture, making it a standout example of design-driven perfumery. Let me know if you’d like this described for cataloging or gallery display.

InviteNYC: Facticerie: The Largest Fragrance Bottle Collection in The World

Divina Doveyo From Fabergé Eggs to traffic cones, the Guinness Book of World Records has seen some incredibly niche collections over the years—and in 2022, they’re adding a new one to their list. As of June 8th, businessman and collector Sudhir Gupta’s Factice Fragrance Collection has officially been recognized as the largest collection of its […]

Inc. Magazine: Perfumery Specializes in Niche and Discontinued Fragrances

Eau De Luxe Ltd. had humble beginnings, but a passion for perfume has landed the company on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll. With an engineering degree from India, Sudhir Gupta never expected that an entry-level cleaning job in a New York City mom and pop perfume shop would change his life. Gupta’s goal when coming […]

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