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Virtual Museum Welcomes Its 12,000 Item!
The IPBA Virtual Museum welcomes “Cythéréa” by Honoré Payan as its 12,000th item. “Cythéréa” is a clear glass bottle of urn shape features a central frosted panel with a nude, and a red glass flame stopper. Cythéréa is […]
18th Century English Scent Bottles Zoom Presentation
Join us for an engaging Zoom presentation exploring the beauty and history of 18th-century English scent bottles. Joan Hermanowski will share examples and insights into these charming objects, discussing the companies responsible for producing these objects, their design, […]
Italy Chapter Meeting and Market
The Italy Chapter is currently hosting a meeting with collector’s market / swap meet on Sunday May 17, 2026 at the Art Hotel Museo in Prato, Itay. For more information call +39 333 172 0880, or email italy_chapter@perfumebottles.org.
Made In Chicago
In honor of the IPBA 2026 Convention being held in Chicago, we are celebrating the wide variety of perfumes and vanity items actually made in Chicago. Explore with us the variety of fragrances and vanity items, many made […]
IPBA Benefactor Program
From Collectors to Conservators — Be an IPBA Benefactor The International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) is proud to introduce the IPBA Benefactor Program, created to make giving more rewarding while inviting members to play an active role in […]
New to an IPBA Convention?
Never been to an IPBA Convention before? Relax! We’ve got you covered! You will be assigned to a mentor, who will introduce you to folks and show you the ropes! Now see why some of our regular attendees […]
Hey Sweet Pea!
“Hey, sweet pea” is an expression we’ve all grown up hearing. But few of us have actually spent time thinking about where this phrase actually came from. In the language of flowers, the sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) holds […]
Convention Registration Now Open!
The IPBA Board is excited to host an enthusiastic crowd at Convention 2026. It will be held April 23 – 26, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown Wolf Point, 350 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, Illinois. We have many […]
Chypre Fragrances
“Chypre” is a popular fragrance, but not associated with a specific flower. Named after the island of Cyprus and popularized by François Coty in 1917, a chypre (pronounced “sheep-ra”) perfume is a sophisticated fragrance family known for its contrasting, earthy, woody, […]
Free Convention Activities Open to the Public
IPBA 38th ANNUAL CONVENTION APRIL 23 – 26, 2026 HOLIDAY INN CHICAGO, DOWNTOWN WOLF POINT 350 West Wolf Point Plaza FREE EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday, April 24th, 2026 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm. Collector’s […]
Ringing in the New Year
We are ringing in the New Year with a collection of bell-themed perfume and vanity items. Like a choir of handbells, they are creating a joyous noise!
Compacts and Perfume Bottles of DuBarry by Michael A. Mont and Judith Gale
Former IPBA member Michael A. Mont and his daughter Judith Gale have created something special with their recently published book, “Compacts and Perfume Bottles of DuBarry”! Their book dives deep into the rich history of Richard Hudnut’s DuBarry […]
Perfume Bottle Design Competition 2026 Opens on December 1st
1. Eligibility This free to enter perfume bottle design competition is open to anyone who designs and creates an original perfume bottle*. This design may be of any medium (glass, metal, pottery, etc.). Only a tangible perfume bottle […]
The Glitter and Glam of Rhinestones
The use of rhinestones on perfume and vanity items varies from two small rhinestones for an animal’s eyes to being completely covered in glamorous rhinestones. Come enjoy the glitter and glam of rhinestone studded perfume and vanity items […]
Perfect Pearls
Pearls symbolize a range of virtues including elegance, wealth, status, and spiritual growth. Their symbolism is rooted in their formation, where a mollusk creates a beautiful, protective shell around an irritant, mirroring human growth through adversity. Pearls are […]
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