Fragrance/cosmetics catalogs and booklets

January 9, 2015 11:42 AM

I'm trying to find catalogs/booklets for high-end fragrances and cosmetics in Toronto. Free if possible, but I'm willing to pay for them. Instead of the usual promotional catalogs and booklets designed by outlets, I want to acquire those produced by the perfume houses themselves. Any idea where I can get them or find them online?

Some of the perfume houses/designer fragrances I am interested in include but are not restricted to: Guerlain, Dior, Chanel, Hermès, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Frédéric Malle, Catier, YSL, Escada, Gucci, Givenchy, Creed, Bvlgari, Tom Ford, YSL, ... etc.

posted by omar.a to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (3 answers total)

You could try contacting Toronto-based perfume & beauty bloggers. They may have promotional materials they are willing to part with, or might be able to connect you to the right people.

Beauty Reductionista is in Toronto. Beauty Reflections is written by a Canadian woman, not sure which city she's in. Ommorphia is in Montreal, but seems to have lots of connections to the Canadian high-end beauty scene. Beautezine is based in Toronto, but it's more magazine than personal blog, so I think you're less likely to get a response if you email.
posted by insectosaurus at 12:14 PM on January 9, 2015

I think you can sign up for online newsletters, but I haven't seen an actual paper brochure or booklet in years.
Chanel has a newsletter on their site.
posted by Ideefixe at 12:44 PM on January 9, 2015

I'm fairly obsessive about high-end fragrance, and once spent basically an entire Paris vacation lurking in the stores of the brands you mentioned in your post, but I don't recall seeing catalogs or booklets... do you have an example? However, the Serge Lutens book of wax samples is an absolutely amazing thing. You can buy them secondhand online, or contact the Serge Lutens boutique (letter, phone, or nicely written email) to request one.
posted by acidic at 1:35 PM on January 9, 2015