I have known Thanh since I was 13. I was so excited to spend time with him while he was in NYC for this week. I had to bring him to PDT and Crif Dogs for the essential hotdog and cocktail. My friend Jim Meehan has been working on a PDT book for a really long time and it finally just released. I highly recommend the book to anyone. I didn't really know what to expect from it, but when I got to see it a few months ago, it blew my mind. Please check it out, it would be a great gift for the holidays.
I had the best experience at Atelier Cologne that is on Elizabeth Street. They have such a knowledgeable staff. Arlene and I randomly found this place walking through the streets. When I saw what they were called, I knew it was something that Arlene had to experience while she was here. We left with so many great fragrances here. The two that I chose work so well layered together or alone. I could even mix it with my Serge Lutens un bois Vanille and they smell so great together. I never really thought about layering fragrances until this year. It takes fragrances to a different level.
They have such great small personal touches to their products, like the small funnel that will allow you to put your fragrance in a small travel size bottle. They also have these leather caps that they will personalize for you. I do have a leather sleeve that I will be picking up soon with my name on it. It's settle little things that matter so much to me. Definitely check out this place if you are in NYC.