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Oct 19, 2023

PRINTEMPS DOHA’S 2023 ‘PERFUME STARS’ CELEBRATES WINNERS WITH AWARD NIGHT


The first-ever perfume competition of its kind in Qatar, the competition ended on a high note with an award ceremony and gala dinner in Twiga restaurant, sponsored by Harper’s Bazaar Qatar.

Printemps Doha celebrated last night the first edition of its Perfume Stars, a month-long activation and gala dinner that honors the olfactive industry’s best-smelling players, including stand-out scents, perfumers, and bottles.

 

During the whole month of September, shoppers and selected jury members were invited to cast their ballots in store and choose their favorite fragrances among 5 categories, with voting customers entering a draw to win a perfume and an invitation for two to attend the gala dinner.

 

The exciting Perfume Stars competition, the first of its kind in Qatar, ended on a high note with an award ceremony, which took place in Twiga restaurant, co-hosted by Thierry Prevost, general manager of Printemps Doha and Amal Al Ameen, fashion entrepreneur, in the presence of esteemed guests including the jury members, top management from Abu Issa Group, brand representatives and special guests of Amal Ameen.

The lively evening, sponsored by Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, brought good food and good conversations, with everyone kept in high spirits celebrating the winners of the night over a delicious 5-course dinner.

JURY MEMBERS:

1. Thierry Prevost, General Manager Printemps Doha

2. Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman Abu Issa Group

3. Nabil Abu Issa, Vice Chairman Abu Issa Group

4. Fawaz Idrissi, Senior Vice President Abu Issa Group

5. Amal Ameen Al Mehain, Entrepreneur and Perfume Stars Host

6. Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, Harper’s Bazaar Qatar’s Director

7. Jamal Al-Keldy, Perfume Expert and Content Creator

8. Essa Al-Kuwari, Perfume Collector and Content Creator

9. Ethan Shafiei ‘Scentaholic’ Perfume Collector

Winners Per Category

Classic Perfume category: Dior J’adore Eau De Parfum

An iconic fragrance, J’adore Eau de Parfum is the grand feminine floral by the House of Dior.


Finely crafted down to the last detail, like a custom-made flower, J’adore is a bouquet of the most beautiful flowers from around the world. Essence of Ylang-Ylang with its floral and fruity notes and essence of Damascus Rose from Turkey blend with a rare duo of Jasmine Grandiflorum from Grasse and Indian Jasmine Sambac, with fruity and voluptuous sensuality.

Private Collection category: YSL Tuxedo

A warm fragrance with spices and patchouli, Tuxedo is YSL’s offers a signature of high luxury and modernity. Architecturally designed, the black cap, which recalls the texture of the grain de poudre tuxedo fabric, towers over the sculptural features of the bottles.

 

Reflecting the precious shine of a jewel, the fragrance’s bottle is crowned by a lustrous silver coating at the center of which is engraved the ’Cassandre‘ logo. The uniformity of the solid glasswork defines impeccable outlines delivering a fashionable, yet timeless design that stands proudly in full elegance.

Niche Fragrance category: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP

 

Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is born from the encounter between Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Baccarat to celebrate the crystal manufacturer’s 250th birthday. The woody scent releases a poetic alchemy, a highly condensed and graphic olfactory signature.

 

Breezy jasmine facets, radiant saffron boost the ambergris mineral notes and the woody tones of freshly-cut cedar. Bright and sleek, Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum caresses the skin like an amber and woody floral whisper.

Arabic Scent category: Hind Al Oud Sheikh A Parfum

 

Sheikh A is inspired by royalty. The first fragrance created by Hind Al Oud, begins with a unique blend of spicy notes revealing the deep, balsamic scent of agarwood. Over time, the distinctly sweet powerful scent of amber tells the story of an enduring end and a deep beginning, with notes including spices, agarwood and ambergris.

New Launch 2023 category: Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet Eau De Parfum

 

A fragrance in full bloom, offering a symphony serenading one’s senses whilst silver lime blossom brings this signature scent back down to its earthly roots. As radiant as the scent of earthly sunshine, Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet delivers a floral hum of silver lime, mimosa and cedar.