https://www.scmp.com/rss/518043/feed The latest news on Henry Jacques, French perfume house, including luxury lifestyle news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is a particular sensibility in French perfumery that places the bottle at its heart. The vessel is no afterthought: rather, fragrance and crystal are conceived together, as one creative gesture. Henry Jacques, the French maison that has long operated at the rarefied edge of haute parfumerie, has made this instinct its point of pride. Among the house’s creations, Les Toupies collection pushes that idea a step further. The series takes its name, and the flacons their design, from memories... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick When it comes to our most treasured possessions, there is often something altogether satisfying about the ritual of housing them. The very act of curation, at such times, speaks to a deep appreciation of craft and beauty – whether you’re commissioning a bespoke watch case, lining a drawer for your vintage linens, or setting up a dedicated nook for your rare books. For those who collect perfume with the kind of passion and discernment others apply to art or design, Henry Jacques has introduced... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There are perfume houses, and then there are maisons that quietly propose an entire way of life. Henry Jacques belongs firmly in the latter camp, treating scent less as an accessory than a companion to thought, mood and memory. The maison expresses its own art de vivre, placing fragrance at the heart of everyday life. Central to a set of rituals threaded through the day, scent becomes a means of structuring time so that it reads with more clarity and, crucially, more pleasure. At the heart of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Born of a passion for exquisite fragrance, the Henry Jacques story began in 1975 near Grasse in southern France, the historical heart of French perfumery. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona was inspired to treat scents as an artistic medium capable of encapsulating memories and emotions. From the outset, he pursued excellence and rarity while developing an encyclopedic knowledge of the finest natural raw materials. His was a vision of sensorial depth and perfection that eschewed mass production. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:18 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As a brand built on sensuous experiences, it comes as little surprise that perfume maker Henry Jacques not only creates travel cases for its opulent scents, but that those cases should be as exquisitely fashioned as possible. Crafted in exceptional materials such as rare leathers, the cases in the HJ Voyage collection are designed to carry both sizes of the maison’s fragrances: the 15ml flacons of Les Essences (potent perfumes and pure oils for sparing use) and 75ml bottles of Les Brumes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:34 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques, the French haute parfumerie, envisions its retail spaces as “living” environments rather than shops in the conventional sense of the word. A case in point is the maison’s Hong Kong boutique at the upscale Elements mall in West Kowloon. The space exudes an aura more akin to a private Parisian apartment than a commercial outlet. Local cultural influences are subtly woven into the elegant French craftsmanship that defines the brand. Guests are invited to linger, perhaps leafing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The making of a grand cru burgundy or champagne takes patience, terroir and consummate skill. The creation of exceptional perfumes – from soil to harvest to pressing – is no different. And within the rarefied world of haute parfumerie, there are few houses that can match the craftsmanship or commitment of Henry Jacques. With a heritage spanning five decades, this family-owned business is quietly refining – with a passion equal to that of a great vintner – what it means to be truly luxurious in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As the season begins to turn, those seeking to remain enveloped in summer’s warm embrace need only turn to master perfumer Henry Jacques’ Les Croisières – a library of six fragrances that capture the mood like the last of the season’s wine. The fragrances are drawn from Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques range – the house’s foundational collection – and presented as Les Brumes, lighter versions specifically for misting or splashing. The ample size of each 75ml flacon encourages generous, playful... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In summertime, thoughts naturally turn to travel. For those who don’t want to be parted from their favourite Henry Jacques perfumes while on holiday, the house has its HJ Voyage line of cases, designed specifically for carrying and protecting its signature flacons and bottles. Henry Jacques perfumes come in a variety of sizes, but the 15ml and 75ml offerings give the traveller the option of mixing and matching the perfect “perfume wardrobe”, whether the destination is a beach resort, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3318260/style-edit-henry-jacques-hj-voyage-travel-cases-are-elegant-way-carry-your-favourite-perfumes-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3318260/style-edit-henry-jacques-hj-voyage-travel-cases-are-elegant-way-carry-your-favourite-perfumes-season?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques – the haute parfumerie maison celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has unveiled the latest chapter in its olfactory story with the launch of the collection Il y Avait un Jardin. Just over a decade since the debut of the brand’s iconic Les Essences concentrated perfume oils – part of Les Classiques collection – this new venture sees Henry Jacques refocusing on purity and simplicity, presenting a pair of fresh, cologne-inspired fragrances. Il y Avait un Jardin – “There was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Henry Jacques is known as a creator of some of the finest fragrances money can buy. That’s because of the decades of expertise built up by the maison, based in the long-standing European perfume capital of Grasse, France, and the exquisite craftsmanship it brings to its scents. But it’s also because of the superlative quality of the ingredients it insists on using – of which none has been more central to its journey than the rose. It’s the star ingredient in one of Henry Jacques’ signature... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3299386/style-edit-perfumer-henry-jacques-limited-edition-collection-de-latelier-embraces-rose-les-essences?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3299386/style-edit-perfumer-henry-jacques-limited-edition-collection-de-latelier-embraces-rose-les-essences?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:00:14 +0000 For more than half a century, bespoke perfume maison Henry Jacques has been on a quest to craft the world’s finest essences and scents. In 2022, the French brand created the In All Intimacy collection which embraces perfume as a way to share stories, capture legacies and convey emotions. This resulted in the first chapter in a series – a trio of captivating scents inspired and created by tennis star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perelló. This November Henry Jacques opens up a new creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3287175/style-edit-henry-jacques-first-all-intimacy-collection-was-inspired-rafael-nadal-and-his-wife-maria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3287175/style-edit-henry-jacques-first-all-intimacy-collection-was-inspired-rafael-nadal-and-his-wife-maria?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:11 +0000 Created out of a passion for refined fragrance making, Henry Jacques has been formulating luxury scents since 1975. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona blended perfumes using the finest natural ingredients and essences from around the world in his atelier in Grasse, France. His daughter, Anne-Lise Cremona, carries on this legacy and safeguards the house’s traditions and wisdom. Les Classiques collection features natural ingredients of the highest quality, elevated through the house’s intuition for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283473/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-inspired-autumns-glow-delicate-warmth-rose-oudh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283473/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-inspired-autumns-glow-delicate-warmth-rose-oudh?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:00:08 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Much like a person’s wardrobe, one’s fragrance collection should shift according to the season, mood and occasion. Among the intriguing options available today are three scents from Henry Jacques that are exclusive to our region. Each fragrance aims to capture elemental moments – from the warmth of a sun-drenched afternoon to the refreshing touch of a gentle sea breeze – while inviting the wearer to create new memories that linger. These fragrances are the culmination of nearly five decades of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3279106/style-edit-fragrances-henry-jacques-evoke-elemental-moments-and-elevate-senses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3279106/style-edit-fragrances-henry-jacques-evoke-elemental-moments-and-elevate-senses?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:00:09 +0000 Guided by tradition and a deep desire to safeguard perfume-making know-how, the French fragrance house Henry Jacques, founded by Henry Jacques Cremona in Grasses in 1975, continues to craft and produce the very best luxury scents. The house is a purveyor of the traditional craft of perfumery and is a composer of sorts, concocting scents from the finest notes and ingredients. Steeped in these traditions, Henry Jacques, under the guidance of Anne-Lise Cremona, taps into premium natural essences... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3274151/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-crafts-luxury-scents-premium-natural-essences-and-traditional-craft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3274151/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-crafts-luxury-scents-premium-natural-essences-and-traditional-craft?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:12 +0000 A beacon of beauty, the rose symbolises many things across different cultures, making it a near-universal muse in everything from haute couture and jewellery making to fine cuisine. The bloom is loved the world over for its delicate, even intoxicating scent with a single petal having power enough to captivate the imagination of those who breath in its distinctive aroma. Naturally, roses are at the centre of the fragrance world. Their scent has been locked into the olfactory memory of many and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3270778/style-edit-henry-jacques-collection-de-latelier-set-3-scents-houses-own-roses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3270778/style-edit-henry-jacques-collection-de-latelier-set-3-scents-houses-own-roses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:00:21 +0000 If you do not consider yourself a perfume person, Henry Jacques may just be the fragrance of choice for you. No one grasps the challenge of shopping for a scent that suits your style better than Anne-Lise Cremona, who is both the CEO of French Henry Jacques brand and the daughter of its namesake founder. “In the 90s, the perfume industry completely changed from a more artisanal, very high-end way of making perfumes,” she says. “Suddenly, we had to serve the world somehow. At that time, Henry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:23 +0000 Esteemed haute perfumery Henry Jacques has grown from its intimate beginnings as a passion project between husband and wife duo Henry and Yvette Cremona, into one of the world’s few remaining independent haute perfumeries. From one passionate duo to another, the legacy of the French house lives on thanks to CEO Anne-Lise Cremona (shown right) and artistic director Christophe Tollemer. Anne-Lise continues the uncompromising standards and family tradition in creating essences and fragrances that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3253215/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-keeping-it-family-after-nearly-50-years-business-french-maison-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3253215/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-keeping-it-family-after-nearly-50-years-business-french-maison-one?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:00:21 +0000 As one of the most high-profile single-competitor sports, tennis is undoubtedly a lucrative pursuit for those at the top – as seen by the massive prize money and promotional deals players score during their careers. From the likes of Serena Williams to 90s tennis sensation Pete Sampras, tennis has long enjoyed the kind of financial reward that goes with global exposure. As we approach the end of 2023, here’s a rundown of some of the world’s most legendary tennis players, ranked by net worth,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3246332/8-richest-tennis-stars-2023-ranked-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-roger-federer-serena-williams-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3246332/8-richest-tennis-stars-2023-ranked-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-roger-federer-serena-williams-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:13 +0000 Fragrance lovers know that once you have found your signature scent, you’ll never want to leave home without it. With this in mind, French high perfumer Henry Jacques has designed and launched an exquisite line of travel accessories called HJ Voyage, which combine elegance and style with the world’s most covetable and luxurious scents. HJ Voyage ignites the spirit of adventure while serving as the perfect companion to the unique scents that the maison offers. It features a range of bespoke... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3244060/style-edit-covet-henry-jacques-luxury-travel-accessories-hj-voyage-christmas-french-high-perfumers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3244060/style-edit-covet-henry-jacques-luxury-travel-accessories-hj-voyage-christmas-french-high-perfumers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:00:14 +0000 Last year French haute parfumerie Henry Jacques presented a groundbreaking collaboration with sporting star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello – the first fragrance that the tennis legend has helped to inspire. They created a bespoke collection of fragrances called In All Intimacy, inspired by Nadal’s love for the Mediterranean and the Spanish island of Mallorca, which he and his wife call home. 6 celebrity-owned fragrances that are worth the hype, from Fenty to Eilish The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3243220/style-edit-rafael-nadals-fragrance-line-henry-jacques-comes-complete-its-own-special-edition-clic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3243220/style-edit-rafael-nadals-fragrance-line-henry-jacques-comes-complete-its-own-special-edition-clic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:12 +0000 Every scent created by master perfumer Henry Jacques tells a story, not just through its poetic balance of notes but in its final presentation too. Every crystal flacon is conceived, designed and crafted in parallel with the perfume it will contain. This artistry in matching crystal and scent has become intrinsic to Henry Jacques’ allure and adds an emotional dimension to the perfume experience. Henry Jacques Masterpieces: Les Toupies – which translates as “the spinning tops” – is a first in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3238478/style-edit-henry-jacques-masterpieces-les-toupies-fragrances-collection-six-perfumes-three-couples?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3238478/style-edit-henry-jacques-masterpieces-les-toupies-fragrances-collection-six-perfumes-three-couples?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:00:21 +0000 Experts have long debated the best way to apply a fragrance. Some insist that dabbing the scent onto specific body parts such as the décolleté, inside of the wrists and sides of the neck will maximise the longevity of an evocative scent. Others favour the “spritz and step” method, which involves walking into a cloud of perfumed mist, to ensure that the fragrance isn’t too strong or overwhelming. Renowned fragrance maker and haute perfumery maison Henry Jacques has tackled this dilemma by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3236078/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-brumes-perfume-collection-offers-freedom-flirt-your-fragrances-latest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3236078/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-brumes-perfume-collection-offers-freedom-flirt-your-fragrances-latest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:00:08 +0000 Travel and fragrances mirror one another in the way they both transport us to places – literally or figuratively. Igniting the senses in powerful ways, a specific scent can be a gateway to new and exciting experiences, becoming forever evocative of a moment or milieu. So it’s only fitting that French haute perfumer Henry Jacques is facilitating this classic combination with the debut of its HJ Voyage collection. Merging the familiarity of a fashion accessory with the seduction of scent, this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231500/style-edit-take-your-henry-jacques-perfumes-wherever-you-go-new-hj-voyage-collection-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231500/style-edit-take-your-henry-jacques-perfumes-wherever-you-go-new-hj-voyage-collection-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Sep 2023 02:00:15 +0000 Clic-Clac from Henry Jacques – one of the world’s most coveted perfumers – is already achieving cult-worthy status as this year’s ultimate travel companion. The revolutionary pocket-sized accessory allows you to easily store your fragrance collection from the couture perfumery – and its design is eye-catching, too. With the Clic-Clac, Henry Jacques’ travel-friendly, interchangeable solid perfume capsules stylishly fit in your luggage, carry on or pocket. Thanks to the innovative, groundbreaking... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3225737/style-edit-why-henry-jacquess-clic-clac-ideal-jet-setters-luxe-travel-friendly-accessory-houses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3225737/style-edit-why-henry-jacquess-clic-clac-ideal-jet-setters-luxe-travel-friendly-accessory-houses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:12 +0000 Most of us think of perfume as something that comes ready-made, a standard recipe for mass use. We happily pick up a bottle and spray on the beautifully scented liquid inside, but spare little thought as to where that scent came from and what it’s made of – and, crucially, we get the exact same scent that everyone else does. The world of bespoke perfumery is quite different. Like haute couture, its counterpart from the world of fashion, it provides the most exacting of customers with the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3221695/style-edit-henry-jacques-bespoke-sur-mesure-service-creates-entirely-new-perfume-just-you-using?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3221695/style-edit-henry-jacques-bespoke-sur-mesure-service-creates-entirely-new-perfume-just-you-using?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 May 2023 02:00:12 +0000 For nearly five decades, French perfume house Henry Jacques has been cultivating a reputation for excellence in its field. Founded by Henry Cremona, whose passion for travel and visiting the world’s most far-flung places has been distilled as inspiration for every scent, Henry Jacques’ approach to perfume making is in the same vein as haute couture fashion – with every last component tailored to the individual, bringing memories and nostalgic recollections to life. Not only are the scent notes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3218433/style-edit-henry-jacques-vision-lands-hong-kong-anne-lise-cremona-daughter-legendary-french-perfumer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3218433/style-edit-henry-jacques-vision-lands-hong-kong-anne-lise-cremona-daughter-legendary-french-perfumer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:00:19 +0000 Henry Jacques represents the very soul of French fine perfumery. The company rose to that position quickly thanks to the unmatched artisanal quality of its fragrances after it was established half a century ago in the southeastern French town of Grasse, the traditional home of the nation’s perfume industry. Its founder, world-travelling perfumier Henry Cremona – who gave the company its name, and whose family still runs it today – was inspired to create his scents by the many places he visited.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208093/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-scents-match-any-personality-les-classiques-essences-mists-and-solid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208093/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-scents-match-any-personality-les-classiques-essences-mists-and-solid?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:00:13 +0000 Rafael Nadal is known throughout the world for his achievements on the tennis court. In an era that has featured several of the greatest men’s players of all time, he has broken the record for the most grand slam titles – 22 in total – including a barely believable 14 at the French Open, a record for a single tournament. What’s rather less well known about him though is his obsession with fragrances and the vital role they play in his day-to-day life. Now his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200859/style-edit-henry-jacques-new-all-intimacy-perfume-collection-features-3-bespoke-scents-created?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200859/style-edit-henry-jacques-new-all-intimacy-perfume-collection-features-3-bespoke-scents-created?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:00:12 +0000 For nearly 50 years, Henry Jacques has been the first name on everyone’s lips when it comes to exclusive fine perfumery. Starting off as a custom fragrance maker, the olfactory equivalent of a couture fashion house, the maison has recently made its unrivalled expertise in the world of scent available to a wider range of people, thanks to its network of boutiques around the world. Within those boutiques, the stars of the show have been the 50 different members of the foundational range of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3197197/style-edit-henry-jacques-brings-its-les-brumes-collection-hong-kong-luxury-french-perfumers-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3197197/style-edit-henry-jacques-brings-its-les-brumes-collection-hong-kong-luxury-french-perfumers-new?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:10 +0000 When it comes to expertise in making customised perfumes, Henry Jacques comes with quite a pedigree. The French fine perfumer was established in 1975 by the globetrotting Henry Jacques Cremona, and originally dedicated itself solely to the business of creating personalised scents that perfectly matched the skin types, preferences and personalities of particular individuals. For more than 40 years, that was all the company did. From its base in Grasse, the traditional centre of the French... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3193595/style-edit-henry-jacques-exquisite-olfactory-experience?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3193595/style-edit-henry-jacques-exquisite-olfactory-experience?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:00:10 +0000 All Henry Jacques perfumes are special. But some are just a bit more special than others. Very much among that group are a collection of striking, one-off scents known simply as Les Exceptions. That collection – of unique fragrances, housed inside specially designed flacons of spectacular beauty – has broken new ground with the release of a new range of perfumes within it: Les Renaissances. The new collection features six unique fragrances. As ever with Henry Jacques, those fragrances are made... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3190301/style-edit-henry-jacques-launches-les-renaissances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3190301/style-edit-henry-jacques-launches-les-renaissances?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:00:14 +0000 French fragrance house Henry Jacques is recognised globally for its mastery of fine perfumery, creating unique olfactory expressions from the very finest ingredients that are always entirely out of the ordinary – and also for complementing those scents with containers every bit as rare, spectacular and sought after. Never has that been more emphatically the case than with the beautiful Les Toupies, part of the perfumier’s Les Exceptions Collection. Meaning “the spinning tops”, it comprises... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3187598/style-edit-henry-jacques-brings-les-toupies-fragrances-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3187598/style-edit-henry-jacques-brings-les-toupies-fragrances-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Aug 2022 02:00:16 +0000 Since 2014, luxury perfume house Henry Jacques has been busy establishing a network of sumptuous boutiques around the world – including, since 2021, one in Hong Kong, located in West Kowloon’s Elements mall. The maison’s roots, though, lie squarely in the land that is internationally known as the home to fine perfumery, France – and specifically in the charming southern town of Grasse, the spiritual home of the French perfume industry, where its headquarters are situated, along with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3183654/style-edit-luxury-french-perfumer-henry-jacques-opens-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3183654/style-edit-luxury-french-perfumer-henry-jacques-opens-its?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:00:19 +0000 At the heart of every success story are a group of extraordinary people. In the case of ultra-exclusive French perfume house Henry Jacques, those people are the eponymous founder Henry Jacques Cremona, his immediate family, and a select few special individuals who have played indispensable roles in turning his elevated vision of perfumery into reality. Henry Jacques is the most coveted of contemporary perfumes, and the house creates a range of classic fragrances, as well as tailored scents for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3179264/style-edit-how-french-family-grasse-built-henry-jacques-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3179264/style-edit-how-french-family-grasse-built-henry-jacques-one?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2022 02:00:28 +0000 No country is more closely associated with the art of making fine fragrances than France: its perfumery tradition is one that dates back to the 17th century and beyond – and Henry Jacques is its living embodiment. These days, the luxury perfume house keeps that tradition alive with an uncompromising, meticulous, refined approach to the business of perfumery that recalls a time when the gesture of applying perfume directly to the skin was an established part of every beauty routine, without which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3175656/style-edit-henry-jacques-uncompromising-perfume-vision-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3175656/style-edit-henry-jacques-uncompromising-perfume-vision-its?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:25 +0000 Abandoned by her impoverished father after her mother died of tuberculosis, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was raised in strict austerity at the orphanage of Aubazine Abbey. Perhaps that explains why she spent her career as a designer making women’s lives easier. “I make fashion women can live in, breath in, feel comfortable in and look younger in,” she said. True to her word, Chanel’s signature little black dresses, stretch jersey garments and mannish tweed tailoring were all created to liberate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3173988/how-coco-chanels-orphanage-upbringing-inspired-255-bag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3173988/how-coco-chanels-orphanage-upbringing-inspired-255-bag?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:46:32 +0000 The question I despise the most as a watch editor is “which watch should I buy?” Whether I am asked by a close friend or an utter stranger, my answer is likely to bring no semblance of satisfaction for either party. You see, nobody is ever going to be able to tell you what you need, and buying your first timepiece is as personal and individual an endeavour as can be. The simple truth is, buying yourself a watch takes time and patience – ultimately, the onus is on the individual to wade through... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3173017/her-watch-6-biggest-decisions-when-choosing-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3173017/her-watch-6-biggest-decisions-when-choosing-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:00:19 +0000 For centuries at least, people have been seeking out flowers, herbs and other ingredients to blend into beautiful perfumes. With just the right ingredients, scents can be so powerful that they can trigger nostalgia, attraction or utter bliss. That, of course, is where long experience comes in, with famous brands honing their perfumery skills for decades to create the ideal aroma to suit their clients’ tastes. Here is our pick of four of the most luxurious perfumes available today. 1. Henry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171402/4-most-luxurious-perfumes-ever-chanel-no-5-grand-extrait?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171402/4-most-luxurious-perfumes-ever-chanel-no-5-grand-extrait?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:53:35 +0000 The art and science of perfumery has a history as long as that of human civilisation. For more than four millennia, people have been extracting the precious essences of botanical ingredients and transforming them into scents that delight our senses, elevate our moods and mark us out as people of culture and sophistication. Not only has perfumery played a pivotal role in the development of chemistry – it’s also been a marker of human development, a devotional aid, a symbol of luxury and a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170996/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-built?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170996/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-built?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Mar 2022 02:00:20 +0000 A decade ago, Kate Crofton-Atkins could scent a change in the air. Newly married, she’d just moved to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam and was struck by the timeless elegance of the city, where beautiful architecture and greenery sat side by side, pavement cafes were bathed in dappled sunlight, and everywhere, the scent of jasmine and frangipani permeated the air. “I loved the blend of cultures, and there was something completely captivating and romantic about the city, the people and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3165787/how-vietnam-inspired-cochines-trademark-scent-now-based-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3165787/how-vietnam-inspired-cochines-trademark-scent-now-based-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:07:04 +0000 If you’re going to buy the very finest in perfumes, you’re going to want the give them the very finest of homes. Fortunately, both of those things are available in Hong Kong thanks to legendary French perfume house Henry Jacques, which has released a new collection of solid perfumes. And, to complement and store them, the magnificent Clic-Clac, a revolutionary new accessory that allows you to house your precious fragrance collection within a groundbreaking, mysterious and head turning work of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3159120/style-edit-luxury-french-perfumer-henry-jacques-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3159120/style-edit-luxury-french-perfumer-henry-jacques-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:00:29 +0000 As exclusive French perfume maker Henry Jacques recognises, customisation and personalisation are the soul of any truly great product; the ability to craft a product specifically designed to meet your personal needs is the essence of luxury. That’s particularly true when it comes to the world of scent. STYLE Edit: perfumer Henry Jacques’ fascination with the rose The ways in which a fragrance can evoke and express your personality are endlessly varied, and designing a custom perfume allows you... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3153245/style-edit-couture-house-scents-hong-kong-luxury-french?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3153245/style-edit-couture-house-scents-hong-kong-luxury-french?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:20:45 +0000 Among all of Mother Nature’s fragrant blooms, there is none more captivating than the noble rose, whose velvety petals and intoxicating aroma have embedded themselves deep in the human psyche. Even among perfumers, who have nosed all the most spirited scents the world has to offer, the rose remains a singularly mysterious and complex fragrance. The same is certainly so for luxury brand Henry Jacques, whose perfumes are coveted by olfactory connoisseurs the world over. 5 British royals and their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149867/style-edit-henry-jacques-limited-edition-couture-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149867/style-edit-henry-jacques-limited-edition-couture-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:00:22 +0000 There is a sense of grandeur in treasure chests – not only the kind that stores buried loot, but also the ones that house precious personal objects. Even in our daily lives, the act of opening a treasure box to access its cherished contents can be a luxurious ritual indeed. French haute parfumerie house Henry Jacques has created Les Boites à Parfums, boxes specially intended to house its flacons of exquisite fragrances. Perfume, after all, is the most personal and intimate thing that anyone can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3142058/style-edit-french-haute-parfumerie-henry-jacques-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3142058/style-edit-french-haute-parfumerie-henry-jacques-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:00:05 +0000 With the opening of a new boutique in Hong Kong, French fragrance maison Henry Jacques has created another home abroad for its artisan heritage, family traditions and handcrafted scents. The location at Elements mall in West Kowloon is the haute parfumerie’s third stand-alone boutique in Asia, following those in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. It continues Henry Jacques’ venture into the world of retail after decades of offering its bespoke services exclusively from France. This new space showcases... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3130208/curations-luxury-perfume-maison-henry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3130208/curations-luxury-perfume-maison-henry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:00:05 +0000 All year round, luxury brands present their latest speciality pieces and exquisite experiences to the world. And here at STYLE, we present a monthly round-up of the top-notch lifestyle happenings you need to know about, from new openings to new menus, a new sustainable luxury project and even a new book for your reading list. The Langham x Tumi – baggage free After a travel-less 2020, most of us can’t even remember where our prized suitcases are stored any more. Hotels are rolling out... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3128752/tods-tumi-and-lalique-offer-new-luxury-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3128752/tods-tumi-and-lalique-offer-new-luxury-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:27:40 +0000 When French luxury brand Parfums Henry Jacques decided to open up its exclusive world of bespoke fragrances to the public, it needed someone to help shape and present its new vision. Enter French architect and designer Christophe Tollemer, who as artistic director has created everything from bottles for new scent collections to stand-alone boutiques – including the parfumerie’s soon-to-open first shop in Hong Kong. Tollemer is revered on the design scene for his transformative and technical... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3119348/curations-henry-jacques-artistic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3119348/curations-henry-jacques-artistic?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:11 +0000 In 1975, Henry Jacques Cremona founded a French luxury parfumerie after finding inspiration in his travels. His eponymous brand has since been on its own journey spanning nearly a half-century, emerging as a master of bespoke fragrances while also establishing a family legacy. The origins of Parfums Henry Jacques go back to when Cremona worked at a multinational company, which sent him on overseas trips three days a week. During these travels, he started to observe human nature across various... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3118562/curations-how-family-run-french-bespoke?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/presented/topics/curations/article/3118562/curations-how-family-run-french-bespoke?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:19 +0000 Christmas is just around the corner but there’s not many Christmas vibes around thanks to the need for social distancing and other pandemic measures. What we can do to raise some excitement is to make our homes as Christmassy as possible – and that includes preparing gifts for loved ones to spread the joy. Here’s some ideas for striking accessories to instantly brighten up your family’s holidays. Why do the British royal family give each other cheap, tacky Christmas presents? Tiffany & Co. Get... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113849/hong-kong-christmas-gifts-cartier-swarovski-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113849/hong-kong-christmas-gifts-cartier-swarovski-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:08 +0000