In Mercer Consultings annual Quality of Living Survey, Europe once again dominates the list of 215 countries around the world.

The top three cities are, by rank, Vienna, Zurich (last years winner), and Geneva.

Commonwealth nations fare pretty well, too, winning 9 of the top 30 spots, even though London comes in only at 38.

Pure Distance is a new luxury brand located in Vienna, They recently launched a limited edition Crystal Masterpiece that holds a wonderful perfume: ‘Puredistance I’, a fragrance created by Annie Buzantian (Firmenich).

It consists of a Crystal Column with a crystal cap made made of Swarovski crystal and 24 carat gold-plate. Both the Column and the cap are engraved with a unique number.

The retail price of the ‘Crystal & Gold’ Limited Edition including the perfume spray and 24-carat gold, is 2.750 euro. The ‘Crystal & Steel’ Limited Edition including the perfume spray and high-polished steel is 1.750 euro.
The refill, a 17.5 ml perfume spray, costs 165 euro and is only available for registered owners of the Crystal Column.

The fragrance concept is available in the Puredistance Perfume Lounge in Vienna, in the online boutique and in selected stores worldwide.