Perfume

Set in New York City, this comedy-drama follows a diverse group of fashion industry professionals, including models, agents, and photographers, during a chaotic week surrounding a major runway show. The plot centers on the overlapping personal and professional crises of these characters. A renowned designer named Lorenzo Mancini faces a terminal illness, leading him to seek reconciliation with his former spouse and his son. Meanwhile, a high-profile photographer struggles with a failing marriage, and a fashion magazine editor is surprised by the arrival of a daughter she has not seen in a decade.

Directed by Michael Rymer, this was the second film he directed, following In Too Deep and preceding Queen of the Damned. The screenplay was written by Rymer and L.M. Kit Carson. The movie features a cast that includes Estella Warren, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Williams, Mariel Hemingway, Omar Epps, and Peter Gallagher, with a total of 42 credited actors. Produced by Lions Gate Films, the project received a poor reception from viewers, earning a 3.6/10 rating on IMDb from 1,200 votes and a 4.8/10 on TMDB from 28 votes. This audience sentiment aligns closely with film critics, who gave the movie a rating of 4.8/10 based on 9 reviews.