From Diptyque, concentrated versions of Philosykos or L’Ombre dans L’Eau in a limited edition hand-crafted 100 ml bottle from the Cristallerie Saint-Louis: "The union of specific expertise in filigree and a contemporary design, created by the young designer FX Balléry, has given birth to an elegantly simple bottle with an apothecary feel." Packaged in a black lacquered wood box with silver funnel and a 200 ml glass refill. Due to launch in October, 350 units produced, £795. (via press release)
From Boucheron, Boucheron Femme in a limited edition bottle by Baccarat. The 18k gold ring around the cap is set with diamonds and sapphires. Created for Harrods, but it is not online there and I do not know the price. If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it, right? (via veraclasse.it)
From Lancôme, the Diamant Noir edition to celebrate Trésor's 20th anniversary. 20 numbered bottles featuring a hematite cap and a ring of black crystals around the neck, 2000€ each. (via conseillere-de-beaute.fr)
From Estee Lauder, a Jay Strongwater "Wise Ole Owl" solid compact in the Beautiful fragrance, £350; or the Youth Dew Timeless Cameo compact, £150. Both at Harrods in the UK.
The only affordable entry this time round: from Marc Jacobs, a solid perfume bracelet in the Lola fragrance. $45, due to launch in October. (via cosmeticworld)
I love the EL Owl compact! Looks like Bubo the mechanical owl from “Clash of the Titans” – the 1981 version.
😮 your totally right
I like the black and white bottle but not for £795
and my Aunty love tresor, she only wears that or miracle (both Lancome). but €2000? nothankyou. I was going to gift it.
I love it too…have sort of a thing for owls these days, for some reason. Maybe it’s my not-so-closet Harry Potter obsession. 😀
Did not see COTT but that’s a great owl, and I like the cameo too….wish it was a brooch.
It really does look like that sweet owl!! I think it is the eyes.
I like the owl to, reminds me of my childhood: “de fabeltjeskrant”.
I agree, it does look like that COTT owl! I liked how he made all those little clicking and shuttering sounds.
Lusting after Boucheron Femme bottle . And I don’t think I would turn up my nose at any of the EL compacts if I received them as a gift. My pocketbook is very grateful these are all overseas right now.
Luckily that Boucheron bottle doesn’t appeal to me…but would sure like to have that Diptyque, and to have both of the refills too.
The Boucheron bottle is SPECTACULAR. Like the original perfume bottle, but abstracted and perfected.
The Tresor bottle is also gorgeous. Too bad they wrecked the scent with the last reformulation.
That Diptyque bottle is just superb. Too bad it’s the same price as groceries for a few months. 😛
Curious if it will be possible to buy the refills if you don’t buy the bottle…would love to smell more concentrated versions of Philosykos & L’Ombre.
Concentrated? Oh me too!
I am loving the Diptyque and Boucheron bottles for whatever reason, even though that item doesn’t really say “Diptyque” to me.
Actually, at first glance, it reminded me of Old Spice.
The combination of the bottle and the Diptyque name made me think “dip stick.” So now that’s all I see.
I WANT THAT OWL.
I suggest we all give some $$ for Robin to get the DIPTIQUE bottle. You deserve it. Maybe we should write to the company?
Without you they would never sell as many Phylosikos bottles as they do 🙂
It’s really kind of true. 😀
Joe, off-topic but wanted to tell you that I loved the Horseman movie so much that I ordered all of the Jean Giono hussard series books…let me know if you see this!
Oh, so glad you liked it. I’ve seen it twice, but it’s been years. I need to rent it again, I think! Did not know there was a series of hussard books.
There are 4, I think, or maybe more? But only 3 have been translated into English, and the only 1 still in print is the one with the same name as the movie. I’ve ordered all 3. Do wish I could read French.
But even if they gave it to me, which they will not, I could not keep it! But thanks for the sentiment 🙂
Yowza.
Love the Diptyque and Tresor bottles.
Miss Kitty, the owl is all yours!
Thanks. 😉 I’ll just use my medical bill budget to buy it.
Oh my that Boucheron…