I was hiking on the Greek island of Amorgos. The trail wound through dry hillsides above the sea. The landscape was spare and beautiful: sun-warmed stone, wild herbs, wind coming off the water. It felt complete unto itself. At some point, I crossed paths with a French woman. I knew she was there before I saw her. Her perfume arrived first. It wasn't a bad perfume. Quite the opposite. It was beautiful, sophisticated, unmistakably French. The kind of fragrance that probably turns heads at a...

Corporate events have come a long way from conference rooms, awkward icebreakers, and forgettable happy hours. The best corporate events create genuine connections. They give people something to talk about long after the event is over and help teams build relationships in a way that feels natural rather than forced. If you're planning a corporate event in Los Angeles, here are ten ideas that go beyond the usual networking mixer. 1. Host a Custom Fragrance Experience A custom fragrance...

Champaga is the scent that started everything. Before Bodi Botanica had a name, before there was an Altadena Collection, before I knew what I was doing in any formal sense, there was this. A fragrance that I didn't recognize. That didn’t make sense in a department store. That felt alive in a way I hadn’t experienced before. Champaga is both challenging and pretty. It opens earthy and green. Tomato leaf, warm and edible. The smell of something still growing. There is a dampness to it. Loamy,...