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Caviar, Champagne, and Chukkas: Polo Halftime Rituals

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Polo, known for its intense on-field aggression and excitement, transforms into an elegant and opulent experience during the breaks between battles. The 10-minute halftime of an intense, anticipated game is not just a break for players to catch their breath but a time steeped in tradition, from caviar tastings to champagne showers, all reflecting the grandeur, elegance, and exclusivity that define the ‘King of Sports.’ Divot Stomping: Traditional Meets Grace In Divot stomping, the spectators are allowed to enter the battlefield to walk upon it, stomping upon divots created by horses’ hooves. During halftime, spectators are invited onto the polo field, a practice that has evolved into a charming ritual. Even today, at high-stakes tournaments like the Cartier Queen’s Cup, immaculate waiters serve trays of champagne, adding to the elegance. This tradition allows people to socialize, strolling the field with glasses in hand and dressed in designer outfits. No other sport fosters such ...

Neo Gourmand: The New Era of Food-Inspired Fragrances

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‘Neo-gourmand’ blends edible scent palettes with innovative ingredients, resulting in fragrance compositions that are both nostalgic and avant-garde. Imagine stepping into a bakery, greeted by the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread, its aroma as familiar as a gentle embrace. Now, this essence is captured not as a fleeting memory, but as a wearable fragrance. This is the allure of neo-gourmand perfumes—transforming beloved flavors and aromas into sophisticated scents that evoke pleasure, nostalgia, and creativity. Far beyond simple sweetness or dessert-inspired fragrances, these edible scent perfumes reimagine edible scents with imagination and flair, redefining the experience of wearing your favourite tastes. From delicate perfumes to bold, flavorful infusions, this captivating trend has sparked a revolution in perfumery, making “food-inspired perfumes” among the most coveted niches in modern fragrance. What are Neo-Gourmand perfumes? Building on the classic concept ...