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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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Treasure Trove of Tiaras

A tiara stopper is one of symmetrical form that extends below the bottle’s rim or shoulders. Most often found on Czechoslovakian bottles, they can also be found on Lalique designs and an occasional commercial bottle. If a princess […]

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Ideas for Displaying Your Collection

The less an item is handled, the less likely it is to get chipped, scratched, or broken.  So generally it is better to display your collection of perfume bottles and vanity items under glass so that it does […]

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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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Chicago Convention 2026 Recap

The buzzwords echoing throughout the IPBA’s 38th Annual Convention in Chicago were undoubtedly “excitement” and “energy”.  There were tours, a fantastic soiree at Perfume Passage, and a crowded showroom featuring amazing perfumes and vanity items!

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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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