It's early evening mid-October, and I meander up the bustling streets of the upper East side in Manhattan, making my way home after a long day. I pass by one of my favorite florists, and decide to step inside, desirous of the luxurious sights and scents of colorful bouquets of roses, tulips, and lilies held inside the little shop like so many treasures, now that the weather has turned cool.
As I step inside, I can smell that a large fresh bouquet has just gone out. The pleasantly humid air holds the watery green scent of cut tulip stalks, some of which are still lying scattered about on the white marble counter tops where they put the bouquet together. There are the usual displays of orchids and cyclamen, dark green ivy and even some early paperwhites, but a distinctly floral note lingers in the air. I imagine the bouquet might have held some freesia, a few hyacinths, and perhaps even some lily of the valley. I am reminded of magnolias and peonies; a waft of late springtime in the midst of October. I wish I had stepped in a moment earlier in time to see the flowers.
This is the scent of Saint Parfum's Fresh Cut Bouquet room diffuser. It is a beautiful, subtle and elegant green and floral scent with exceptional throw. With its primary greeting of green notes, it is neither sentimental nor cloying, managing to create an overall impression that truly is floral while also maintaining a intriguingly elusive quality to the floral accord itself.
This diffuser is my first experience with Saint Parfum, and it has been a happy one. Their claim is that their scents smell 'authentic' to their description and thus far, I agree. I received a few sample vials with my order, and just preliminarily I suspect I could also love their Madagascar Amber, Tomato Vine (reminiscent of L'Artisan Parfumeur's Parfum des Feuilles), and Pour Homme (a brief sniff had me imagining dark burnished leather library chairs, mahogany desks and 19th century maps of the world on the walls).
With the holiday season around the corner, it is also worth noting that Saint Parfum carries over 100 different blends of diffusers, as well as candles and soaps. Many of their scents sound just wonderful. Most intriguingly, they will also create a custom blend for you, or as a gift, for an additional one-time fee of $175. Each product (custom or regular) is hand perfumed and individually poured. While their products are on the high-end of home fragrances, I find the custom blend fee to be quite reasonable, and it would make for a superbly luxurious and thoughtful gift for someone (or yourself!)
If anyone has tried any of their other products or scents, please do comment!
Saint Parfum reed diffusers are $65 for 250 ml and can be found at the Saint Parfum website, Barneys or Gracious Home.
Pia, these sound wonderful! I have bookmarked their website – thank you for the review. The Fresh Cut Bouquet and Madagascar Amber sound yummy, and I’m really intrigued by Cut Hay.
Haunani, I would love to smell the Cut Hay as well although I can already feel a sneeze coming on! Do comment if you try it….
Thanks for this review Pia! I have been using Scented Space diffusers since I got one for a birthday present almost 2 years ago but I have to say their strength isn’t great, it’s better in smaller places like the bathroom.
I am very intrigued by custom blend service! 🙂
Have you tried different brands? Some of them are very light, but some–like this one–leave quite an impression (I’m still talking only decent sized spaces, not a ballroom! 😉 It may be worth experimenting, and also it does make a huge difference if you refresh the reeds regularly by turning them upside down. I often forget to do that!
Yes, the custom blend service is VERY intriguing….;)
Hi Pia,
No, I have always used Scented Space – I really should be more adventurous! I moved my bedroom diffuser to the bathroom which is smaller by about half.
Oh yes, I never refresh the reeds! I will do that when I get home today. Thanks for the tip!
I like custom everything – it just makes me feel special. 🙂
I’m not familiar with Scented Space products, but I’ve had good luck with Red Flower, Anthousa and Alora in terms of throw (except for the very lightest Anthousa scents). Otherwise, I’m sure you could have a lot of fun experimenting! 😉
I smelled this line of candles in Barneys a few months ago & loved them . There was a special promotion in the store –buy a candle –get a diffuser free (select scents) . The diffuser is ok , but the candles are great . Very good throw & lovely scents . The website had a spring promotion to double your order –buy one candle get one free(same scent) . I ended up ordering twice & got Madagascar Amber , French Lavender Tea , something with pettigrain , basil , & others whose names escape me at the moment . Barneys has an ok selection of scents , but the website has lots more .
Good to know their candles are high quality, and also that they do have good promotions on occasion! I will have to keep an eye out. The French Lavender Tea sounds lovely…..