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Mark Your Calendars for The Perfumed Plume Awards

Jan 27th, 2016
Mino Zaccaro
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The Perfumed Plume Awards for Fragrance Journalism is announcing the winners at the celebration and awards ceremony, to take place on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The venue is to be confirmed, and it is by invitation only.

Learn more: The Perfumed Plume Awards to Honor Excellence in Fragrance Journalism

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