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(12/27/2008) The St. Regis Bali Resort is presenting its first Aficionado Program featuring Master Perfumer, Nicolas de Barry from France.
The Master Class of Natural Perfume will be held from January 13-17, 2009 at The St. Regis Bali Resort.
Aficionado Program
The Aficionado Program is unique to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, reflecting the company's commitment to creating custom-tailored guest experiences via access to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and events. Through exclusive partnerships with some of the world's most acclaimed trend-setters and brands, including Chef Jean-Georges, architect David Rockwell, the PGA TOUR and Ferrari - St. Regis provides access to world premier collections and auctions; tasting never before available vintages; and a chance to engage a passion for Art & Design, Food & Wine, Golf and adventure.
Master Perfume Class by Nicolas de Barry
The St. Regis Bali Resort is taking bespoke to new levels with the St. Regis Aficionado Program via an extraordinary opportunity to experience of joining a Master Perfume Class led by Nicolas de Barry.
Over the course of three days, guests will learn the basics regarding the origins of essential oils, and the techniques and processes used to create perfumes. From bath salts to perfumes, using 150 essential oils, participants will immersed in the time-honored tradition of combining these ingredients to achieve unique scents via step-by-step lessons taught by Nicolas de Barry. Guests will be able to keep their own creation of a small bath salt box and their personal signature sent presented in a 20ml perfume bottle. On the third day, in addition to learning to create personalized massage oils, the program expands its scope by combining cuisine with perfume. Using a menu personally designed by Executive Chef Oscar Perez, guests will have the hands-on experience of carefully cooking a recipe that culminates with a final dash of perfume to blend and enhance the taste and aroma of the dish. Guests can enjoy a Perfume Tasting Menu Dinner held in the evening, or, alternatively, can choose to join in a sumptuous Gala Dinner accompanied with wine pairing at the Astor Ballroom.
Nicolas de Barry
Nicolas de Barry is an extraordinary French perfumer. He has created historical perfumes such as George Sand, La Reine Margot, King Louis XV and Marquise de Pompadour. He has also authored several books on perfume including: "The Abcdaire Perfume "(Flammarion)," Des Parfums to Oneself "(Minerva)," and India Perfume "(Garde-Temps). He is also the Secretary General of very select Francois Coty Award, widely considered the "Nobel" for perfumers.