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Q&A with Audrey Gruss 2025

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Thanksgiving '25 with Audrey Gruss 1. This is your favorite time of the year, is it not? What do you have prepared for this upcoming Thanksgiving. Yes indeed! Thanksgiving is…

NYC Summer Staycation ’25

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Recently, we sad down with Audrey Gruss, founder of Hope Fragrances, to catch up on all the happenings with Hope and what she is up to this summer. 1. You…

Autumn in a New York Minute

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With Halloween just around the corner, we sat down with Audrey Gruss to talk about Hope Fragrances, autumn in NY, and all the goings-on in the city including the upcoming…

The Season of Serendipity!

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As we turn the page to the Spring months ahead, we sat down with Audrey Gruss to find out what is going on in the world of Hope Fragrances, depression…

Mother’s Day 2024

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Mother's Day is a very special time for us at Hope Fragrances. Hope, the Uplifting Fragrance, was the manifestation of a daughter's love for her mother who struggled with depression…

Autumn Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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Now that October is here and Autumn is in full swing, we had the opportunity to sit down with Audrey Gruss to reflect on the past eventful months and what…

My Mother, My Hope: Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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This Mother's Day, we are inspired by our fondest memories of Mom and her many roles. Whether as role model, stylist, cheerleader or mentor, she helped create memories that shape…

Over-Indulge This Valentine’s Day! Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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As the first month of the year comes to a close, we sat down with Audrey Gruss to talk all things Valentine's Day and Hope Fragrances!What is the essence of…
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Sunshine State of Mind
Summer Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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As we approach the last month of summer, we sat down with Audrey Gruss, the woman behind Hope Fragrances. In addition to reconnecting with friends and advancing her philanthropic work, she maintains her "sunshine…
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Spring Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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Audrey Gruss preparing a lily-of-the-Valley bouquet at home 1) What do you love the most about Spring? What I love most about Spring is the feelings of renewal and that…

Holiday Q&A with Audrey Gruss

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What do you love the most about the holidays? The holidays are always about family and getting together with those you love. What do you find challenging about the holidays?…

Can a Fragrance Really Make You Feel Good

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The right fragrance can have a wealth of positive effects that extend beyond simply smelling attractive. How does a fragrance really make you feel good? Everyone loves a pleasant scent.…

How to Stay Fresh and Uplifted Throughout the Day

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Whether you’re a morning, afternoon, or evening person, there will always be time during the day when you feel as though your inspiration and motivation is beginning to decline. Furthermore,…

Carry the Crispness of Citrus With You Wherever You Go

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Finding the right fragrance is not just about a quick spritz during your morning routine before you leave the house. It is about allowing the perfect fragrance to stay with…

Black Lives Matter Resources

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  We’re living in a time of pandemic upon pandemic: the brutal truth of racism in America is once again in the national spotlight. It’s time for all of us…

All That Mom Wants

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Mother’s Day often feels steeped in memories. We think of the women in our lives who helped nurture us into who we are today. We also think of moments that…

Sending Love to Mom from Afar

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With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be struggling with ways to celebrate your mom or mother figure this year—especially if you’re self-isolating due to the pandemic. While it’s difficult knowing…

Spring Decorating Tips in Isolation

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During this time when many of us are self-isolating, our living spaces are more important than ever. Although you’re probably spending more time indoors than out, springtime still ushers in…

Hope at Home with Hope Fragrances and the Hope for Depression Research Foundation

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As a part of our commitment to depression research and mental health advocacy, Hope Fragrances is partnering with the Hope for Depression Research Foundation on a new initiative: Hope at…

Hope Fragrances COVID-19 Resource Center

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As the global pandemic of novel coronavirus COVID-19 rapidly evolves, we stand witness to a changing world. The pain of not seeing loved ones, the process of adapting to a…