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    ACCA KAPPA is celebrating her 150 years anniversary. It goes back all the way to 1869, when Herman Kroll startes trading with the fortunate Venetians.  This year a celebration of a rich and eventful years. Tehe old factory has been completely renovated and ready for another 150 years to come.

    HERMAN KRÜLL

    It all started with Herman Krüll, a young salesman whoimported pearls, sponges and brushes for the well-to-do Venetian. Soon he opened his own factory in Treviso.

    Here the first brushes with the initials of HK, AK (phonetic) were made by hand. To this day, there are artisans in the factory who know their trade, who know what the best quality and finest finish is for the beautiful woods.

    As behind granddaughter, Elisa Gera-Krüll is the head of this valuable family business.

    credits : Andrea Verzola https://bit.ly/2Tf6D1Z

    AWARD

    The factory has been providing employment for the entire region for many years. There are even third generations of employees working in the company. ACCA KAPPA shows that it has been a good employer in Treviso for decades. For this contribution and the historical value of the company, Elisa Gera-Krüll therefore received a certificate from the city administration.

    To be ready for the future, the factory has recently undergone a major renovation. A project that has taken two years, but then it can also be said that Treviso has a pearl in it and Acca Kappa is ready for the next 150 years.

    PARTY TIME

    On Friday, September 27, 2019, all employees, distributors, and agents from around the world were invited to celebrate this 150th anniversary. A warm welcome in the courtyard of the factory and while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks, a toast was made with the “girls” of ACCA KAPPA. The musical trio and fairy-clad girls with red roses in their long hair made for an extra festive decoration for the evening.

    At the place where the machines were, the hall was now decorated with large round tables, beautifully covered with flowers, candles and shimmering glassware. Each table was named after a scent that referred to the scent that you had received upon arrival. As a result, the table was laid out evenly and we sat down with the distributors of Switzerland, Sweden, England and Estonia.

    Elisa wanted to give back the feeling of the hospitality she experiences on her business trips. We can certainly say that she has succeeded.

    credits : Andrea Verzola https://bit.ly/2Tf6D1Z

    DIASHOW

    Een indrukwekkende diashow kwam op het gebouw tot leven; het startsein van de lancering van het nieuwe parfum: Myscent 150. Samen met haar zoontje sneed Elise een meters lange millefuille aan en kreeg iedereen het nieuwe parfum cadeau. Wat was het sprookjesachtig! Een avond vol dierbare herinneringen.

    MyScent 150-parfum, the signature of Elisa Gera Krüll; Inspired by her personality is a sensory experience that will probably appeal to anyone who loves Acca Kappa.

    The rich and special bouquet first reveals a sparkling bergamot accompanied by incense and Iris absolu; then it melts together through the heat of vetiver, vanilla, benzoin and amber.

    Charming and welcoming, it is a very charismatic fragrance, one that you will not forget. The packaging underlines the 150th anniversary: a box in book form that has been specially designed for the event. Readers will find a poem in it that expresses the atmosphere of MyScent 150 in words. (100 ml eau de parfum € 139)

    HUMAN AND NATURE
    Acca Kappa has been aware of the environment and nature for years and that is why raw materials come from renewable sources or, for example, high-quality plastics are used to make a “turtle” soap box. A shaving set made entirely of recycled material also belongs to the collection.

    Over the years, the Acca Kappa collection has grown, but always with an eye to innovation and progress.

    Rijke geschiedenis

    ACCA KAPPA heeft een rijke geschiedenis die teruggaat tot 1869. Dit jaar vieren ze hun 150 jaar bestaan en dat hebben ze niet ongemerkt voorbij laten gaan. De verjaardag werd groots gevierd in TREVISO, in en om de oude fabriek, met als een van de hoogte punten de lancering van Myscent 150.

    HERMAN KRÜLL

    Het begon allemaal bij Herman Krüll, die als jonge handelsreiziger parels, sponsen en borstels importeerde voor de welgestelde Venetiaan, al snel opende hij zijn eigen fabriek in Treviso.

    Hier werden de eerste borstels met de initialen van HK, AK (fonetisch), met de hand gemaakt. Tot op de dag van vandaag werken er in de fabriek ambachtslieden die hun vak verstaan, die weten wat de beste kwaliteit en mooiste afwerking is voor de mooie houtsoorten.

    Als achter kleindochter staat Elisa Gera-Krüll aan het hoofd van dit waardevolle familie bedrijf.

    credits : Andrea Verzola https://bit.ly/2Tf6D1Z

    ONDERSCHEIDING

    De fabriek biedt sinds jaar en dag werkgelegenheid voor de hele regio. Er zijn zelfs al derde generaties werknemers werkzaam in het bedrijf. ACCA KAPPA laat zien dat het decennia-lang een goede werkgever in Treviso is. Voor deze bijdrage en de historische waarde van het bedrijf ontving Elisa Gera-Krüll daarom een oorkonde van het stadsbestuur.

    Om klaar te zijn voor de toekomst heeft de fabriek daarom recentelijk een grote renovatie ondergaan. Een project dat twee jaar in beslag heeft genomen, maar dan kan er ook gerust gezegd worden dat Treviso er een pareltje bij heeft en Acca Kappa voor de komende 150 jaar er klaar voor is.

    HET FEEST

    Op vrijdag 27 september 2019 waren alle medewerkers, distribiteurs en agenten van over de hele wereld uitgenodigd om dit 150 jarige bestaan te vieren. Een warm welkom op de binnenplaats van de fabriek en onder het genot van overheerlijke hapjes en drankjes werd er een toost uitgebracht met de ‘meisjes’ van ACCA KAPPA. Het muzikale trio en feeëriek geklede meisjes met rode rozen in hun lange haren zorgden voor een extra feestelijke aankleding van de avond.

    Op de plaats waar de machines hebben gestaan was de hal nu aangekleed met grote rond tafels, prachtig gedekt met bloemen, kaarsen en glinsterend glaswerk. Iedere tafel was vernoemd naar een geur, die refereerde aan de geur die je bij binnenkomst had gekregen. Hierdoor was de tafel gelijk ingedeeld en zaten we met de distribiteurs van Zwitserland, Zweden, Engeland en Estland aan tafel.

    Elisa wilde graag het gevoel van de gastvrijheid die ze op haar zakelijk reizen ervaart met heel veel plezier teruggeven. We kunnen zeker zeggen dat ze daarin goed geslaagd is.

    credits : Andrea Verzola https://bit.ly/2Tf6D1Z

    credits : Andrea Verzola https://bit.ly/2Tf6D1Z

    DIASHOW

    Een indrukwekkende diashow kwam op het gebouw tot leven; het startsein van de lancering van het nieuwe parfum: Myscent 150. Samen met haar zoontje sneed Elise een meters lange millefuille aan en kreeg iedereen het nieuwe parfum cadeau. Wat was het sprookjesachtig! Een avond vol dierbare herinneringen.

    MyScent 150

    MyScent 150-parfum, de handtekening van Elisa Gera Krüll;  geïnspireerd door haar persoonlijkheid is een zintuiglijke ervaring die waarschijnlijk iedereen zal bekoren die van Acca Kappa houdt.

    Het rijke en bijzondere boeket onthult eerst een sprankelende bergamot vergezeld van wierook en Iris absolu-; dan smelt het samen door de warmte van vetiver, vanille, benzoin en amber.

    Charmant en gastvrij, het is een zeer charismatische geur, één die je niet vergeet. De verpakking onderstreept het 150-jarig jubileum: een box in boekvorm die speciaal voor het evenement is ontworpen. Lezers vinden er een gedicht in die de sfeer van MyScent 150 in woorden uitdrukt. ( 100 ml eau de parfum €139,-)

    MENS EN NATUUR

    Acca Kappa is zich al jaren bewust van milieu en natuur en daarom komen de grondstoffen van hernieuwbare bronnen of worden bijvoorbeeld hoogwaardige kunststoffen gebruikt om een ‘schildpad’ zeepdoos te maken. Ook een scheer set geheel van gerecycled materiaal behoort tot de collectie.

    Door de jaren heen is de collectie van Acca Kappa gegroeid, maar altijd met het oog op innovatie en vooruitgang.

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    ACCA KAPPA · Bestsellers

    Last year we introduced the 15ml’s which was immediately a big succes during the festives. It was to be expected in a beautiful box combining several fragrances. The first combination with the fresh and clean Muschio Bianco (White Moss), alternated with the spicy Black pepper & Sandelwood and ofcourse the classic ACCA KAPPA parfum – 1869 [ordernummer 1256]. When you are a big fan of Muschio Bianco, and you want to alternate with Giallo Elicriso or 1869, then this larger box might be something for you [ordernummer 1246]. When satisfied with the Muschio Bianco and not really looking for new parfums then you will also like the colection of body care. A nice gift box with a caring for a sensitive skin shaving foam and soap [ordernummer 1254].

    Please note! In the perfum boxes there is only the eau de parfum available and for the caring kit we have an eau de toilette.

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    ACCA KAPPA · Classics

    With almost 150 years of experience we also have some ACCA KAPPA classics! You might not miss the refined hand soaps in these nice giftboxes, we have several fragrances of 100 gr en they are full with essential oils. Real nice soft soaps to refresh your hands [ordernummer 969]. Still favourite among youngsters is the Green Mandarin line of ACCA KAPPA is de Green Mandarin-lijn. This invigorating fragrance combines a nice 500ml showergel and a 300ml body lotion which shouldn’t be missed to enlighten your darker days in the winter [ordernummer 959]. Muschio Bianco or White Moss, together with the 1869-line the ACCA KAPPA fragrance. How can you combine this line better than with one eau de toilette, soap, handwash and a deo [ordernummer 1267].  Or even better?! Fragrance your house with this soft and clean Muschio Bianco with the 250ml room diffuser (incl. 500ml refill) [ordernummer 1226].

    Did you know….. that when you are using a bar of soap you are using up to 7 times less soap then instead of using a handwash in a pump?! So a great gift for those who care for the environment.

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    ACCA KAPPA · Tips

    Besides these die hard toppers ACCA KAPPA introduces also a couple of new giftsets, among which boxes with brushes for your hair. The luxury travel paddle brush, is made out of kotibè wood,combined with products for damaged hair [ordernummer 1273].

    A luxury box for the man with the beard?! Those who have a beard should mantain, a very nice box containing a beard brush made from wengé to last long, beard shampo0 (200ml) and a beard fluid (50ml) for the finishing touch [ordernummer 1203]. If you want to have a need and fresh face a perfect gift will be the black shaving set, made out of a refined nylon (we care for the animal suffering) and a mach 3 razor [ordernummer 609NS].

    Did you know…. the shaving razor of ACCA KAPPA uses the formidable Mach 3 system, so replacement is easy as you can buy those on every corner!

    Recently we organized the Parfum-Dinner in Maaseik, Belgium, together with Parfumerie Margaux and Restaurant Smaakkamer Lavendel. An inspiring evening with a lot of smell, taste and renewed interpretations of ingredients. Explanation about the perfumes and the background, explanation of the dishes and the matching wines. In total there were 7 dishes, 7 scents and 7 wines. The evening started with a refreshing Gin Tonic.

    How does it work? In collaboration with the perfumery we make a selection from the perfumes on the shelves and deliver them to the chef with the scent pyramids to get inspiration for ingredients in his dishes. The wine is also tailored to the tastes and together with the perfume contribute to a special combination. These evenings are also very successful with the sale of the perfumes. Together with the restaurant, you will be recruiting customers for this evening, so the knife cuts on two sides and you can then add new customers to the perfumery. If you are interested, let us know.

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    All in all a party and certainly worth repeating.

    ·To our great surprise it all started with the Perfume RUDIS from Nobile 1942, a powerful perfume with an opening of dried fruit, clove, saffron, marc, we were seduced by a nice cocktail with cloves and fruit notes and a refined amuse.
    ·The first starter is the eau de perfume of Profumi del Forte, By NIGHT BLACK, another surprise because here the cypress, pine and incense are the major players in the scent. The Carpaccio of salmon, smoked mackerel, fennel and asparagus give a sophisticated balance with a soft, tasty white wine.
    ·As an intermediate dish, the lobster soup continues to accompany the perfume ARETHUSA from Tiziana Terenzi. The opening tones of orange, ginger, saffron also come into their own.
    ·By NIGHT WHITE, the floral, soft powdery eau de perfume from Profumi del Forte is accompanied by Oriental fish with coriander. Again a nice white wine. Just smell the scent and then again the wine and then a bite of the fish. As if an angel is cycling your tongue.
    ·The new perfume of Nobile 1942, LEVANTE gets the attention together with a filet of quail with honey and duck liver. Here we discover sea fennel for the first time. In Levante we naturally come across the maritime notes and a hint of caramel.
    ·The first dessert was inspired by KIRKE from Terenzi, a magical and sensual perfume with a sweet fruit bouquet, passion fruit and peach. In the deep plate we come across a passion fruit soup with ice cream and fresh fruit. Again a nice matching wine, whose region / name has escaped me.

    Because everything is so balanced and there is time and attention for smelling, tasting and smelling and tasting again, we keep our heads clear.

    Then there is La Danza delle Libellulle, the perhaps famous topper in the vanilla scents of Nobile 1942. Here it is a Tarte Tartin, the turned hot apple pie, together with a chocolate mousse. That apple with the chocolate is doing well.

    Everyone has enjoyed and has been surprised by the special possibilities in smell and taste area. There was also opportunity during dinner to try a perfume on the skin. With the aid of a specially designed card, the guest could indicate where he / she had been sprayed which perfume.

    During and after the coffee, questions were asked and perfumes smelled again and bought. Of course we spoiled the buying customers with a 13 ml bag spray or a cheerful dragonfly brooch.

    Are you ineterested?

    Do you think: we want that too! Then contact us and we will discuss the plan of approach.