BLACK TIE IS OPTIONAL, FRAGRANCE A NECESSITY
THE PORTRAITS PLEASURE BALL
Meet the cast of characters at the event of the season, and prepare yourself for a salacious scandal
Stride into the new year and swing from the chandelier at the oh-so-scandalous Portraits Pleasure Ball.
Lord George and Lady Blanche request your company at the most anticipated event of the year, where an evening of love, lust and fragrance awaits you. So, grab love by the bottle and acquaint yourself with the most coveted collection in town.
The Guest List
My my, what have we here. It appears a certain someone’s invitation must have gotten lost in the post. Can you guess who?
Rich, noble, deceptive. Like our patriarch, this woody perfume has secrets.
A sweet-scented Rose, ready for the picking. Not so innocent after all.
Cool cardamom, hot pimento, salted caramel – a scent with no regard for rules.
The Guest of Honour
The beloved daughter of Lord George and Lady Blanche, Duchess Rose breezes down the grand staircase stealing smiles and hearts with but a whiff of her vanilla-scented sweetness.
The Scandal of the Century
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Putting on the Spritz
When attending a Ball, a scent that lingers on long after sundown is a necessity, my dear.
Gilding the Lillies with Harriet Parry
We sat down with the nimble-fingered florist, Harriet Parry as she spoke to us of her process, and a little of life in general.
Further Reading
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