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The Art of Perfume Bottle Design with Lutz Herrmann

Beyond the Surface:  The Art of Perfume Bottle Design with Lutz Herrmann! The International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) welcomes internationally acclaimed German perfume bottle designer Lutz Herrmann for a special live zoom presentation on October 24th. Go behind the […]

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Practically Magic IPBA Day Zoom Gathering

Please join us for an enchanting afternoon as IPBA celebrates the celestial, misty, mysterious—and practically magical—side of collecting on October 17, 2026. Open your cabinets and search your collections for treasures with a touch of magic. Think celestial […]

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Mini Specialty Group November Meeting

Join the Mini Specialty Group on Saturday, November 7 for a fun and fascinating look at WWII-era and Guerlain perfume bottles. Explore the beauty, history, and stories behind these treasured bottles during an extraordinary period in history. Have […]

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Marc Rosen Goes Behind the Bottle in Special IPBA Live Interview

What makes a perfume bottle impossible to ignore? According to legendary designer Marc Rosen, the bottle must become a “silent salesman”—capturing attention, inviting someone to pick it up, and ultimately helping sell the fragrance. Rosen shared that philosophy, […]

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Self-Absorbed Narcissus

Because it often grows near water and points its head downward, narcissus represents self-reflection, vanity, and the dangers of self-obsession.  And who can forget the cautionary Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection […]

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Fun Things To Do in Mermaid City

IPBA 39th Annual Convention April 29 – May 1, 2027 Norfolk, VA Save the date for the exciting 2027 IPBA convention in Norfolk, VA. Come early and stay late – see the exciting things to do in Norfolk. […]

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Introducing the IPBA Virtual Perfume Club!

Have you ever wished you could experience fragrances alongside fellow collectors and perfume enthusiasts from around the world? Now you can! The IPBA Virtual Perfume Club is an exciting new online group where we’ll explore the fascinating world […]

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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 […]

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What Is It? What’s It Worth?

To get the right information so that you can identify, insure, sell or simply appreciate your bottle you should become an educated consumer by researching your bottle or collection.  That can be done via several avenues – reference […]

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