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2025 Perfume Bottle Design Competition Winners
While ‘vintage’ may rule the days of Convention, the IPBA recognizes that every gorgeous bottle was at one time a sparkling new work of art. And from there the IPBA PERFUME BOTTLE DESIGN COMPETITION was born. The competition […]
Recap of the 2025 Convention in Portland, Oregon
View a detailed recap of the International Perfume Bottle Association’s 2025 Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon. Many educational sessions and lots of buying opportunities in an elegant setting!
Lily of the Valley (Muguet)
Aa a symbol of purity, joy, love, sincerity, happiness and luck, Lily of the Valley has much significance. It’s actually the national flower of Finland, and in France, on 1st May for La Fête du Muguet, lily of […]
No Shrinking Violets
Violets are low-lying, gentle flowers, and for the Victorians they symbolised modesty. Hence the expression “shrinking violet”, meaning a person who is very shy or modest and does not like to attract attention. But the violets in the […]
Lanvin Perfumes Presentation on YouTube
Did you miss the March 2nd special presentation on Lanvin by the esteemed expert and author Jean-Marie Martin-Hattemberg? He will delved into the world of Jeanne Lanvin, “the elegant magician” (1867 – 1946). We recorded the presentation, and […]
Roses, Roses, and More Roses!
One of the favorite gifts for Valentine’s Day is red roses … the more the better! And boy, does the Virtual Museum have a lot of roses for you! Roses are not only a favorite scent, their image […]
Register Now For IPBA’s 37th Annual Convention in Portland Oregon
The IPBA’s annual convention is a perfume and vanity item buying spree and educational event that is not to be missed! See the schedule of events along with detailed descriptions of each event, and then Register!
Celebratory Toasts
We are ringing in the New Year with a celebratory toast with champagne or wine. Perfumeries use images of wine and champagne to remind us of special occasions and happy memories. Both are sometimes used for the names […]
Just Monkeying Around
There is a lot of monkeying around going on in the IPBA Virtual Museum. Monkeys may not be the first subject that you’d think of for perfume bottles and vanity items. But you might just be surprised at […]
2025 IPBA Perfume Bottle Design Competition Opens December 1, 2024
COMPETITION RULES: 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 […]
2024 Perfume Bottle Design Competition Winners
While ‘vintage’ may rule the days of Convention, the IPBA recognizes that every gorgeous bottle was at one time a sparkling new work of art. And from there the IPBA PERFUME BOTTLE DESIGN COMPETITION was born. The competition […]
“Little People” in Your House?
Do you have “little people” hiding in your home? An amazing number of perfumes and vanity items and their presentations form three-dimensional little people. Not just heads or torsos, full-figured people. Our Virtual Museum contains over 330 of […]
IPBA Virtual Museum Welcomes Its 10,000 Item!
The IPBA Virtual Museum continues to grow its collection of perfumes, compacts, powder boxes, purses, vanity items, and related ephemera. But 10,000 items is just a drop in the bucket given what is out there across all these […]
Do You Have A Relative’s Collection To Sell?
The IPBA Website is not a selling site, but we do believe in connecting sellers and buyers. We are starting a new program where non-dealers* selling a family collection can place a paid notice on our website main […]
IPBA Day 2024 Celebrations
Celebrate IPBA Day with Us! There will be a global Zoom gathering and a Website Open House! Calling all IPBA Chapters! Let’s come together to celebrate our shared passion for perfume bottles, vanity items, and everything IPBA! Join […]
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