Riviera Meets New York: Real Housewives Celebrate Veronique Gabai’s New Fragrance, Eau d’Azur

Veronique Gabai celebrated the launch of her newest fragrance, Eau d’Azur, on June 11th at Printemps New York, and it was a glamorous evening, indeed. The guest list was star-studded: supermodel and Real Housewives of New York alum Kelly Bensimon reunited with her Real Housewives of New Jersey besties, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Fessler, for a memorable night of fragrance discovery. 

Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Dolores Catania (left) and Jennifer Fessler (right) reunite with Real Housewives of New York alum Kelly Bensimon.

Printemps New York—dubbed “not a department store” for its immersive atmosphere and concept store model— is a must-visit. Featuring cascading floral architecture, luxury shopping, culinary extravagance, and, best of all, a Parisian flair that enriched the ambiance of this event.

The trio commanded the room as they eagerly sniffed and sampled the new fragrance alongside the other exquisite perfumes from Gabai’s collection. Bensimon, Catania, and Fessler were impeccably dressed, and there is no doubt they turned heads.

Eau d’Azur is the French Riviera in a bottle—the scent captures the chic, naturally beautiful coastline. With notes of neroli, lavender, cardamom, olibanum, and musk, this perfume seamlessly merges elegance with freshness, which left the Bravo stars swooning. 

If the scent wasn’t already stunning enough, each bottle was hand-painted with a custom motif inspired by the French Riviera's landscape. Blue stripes and lemons enhanced the already gorgeous bottle, and this signature touch provided the perfect finale to an unforgettable night.

Gabai certainly brought the Riviera to the Financial District with her intricately crafted perfume, transforming the evening into a style showcase and a hub of celebrity influence.