Italian niche line UNUM has launched But Not Today, a new spicy woods fragrance inspired by the movie Hannibal…
The daily lemming
Annick Goutal's Forêt d’Or candle in a limited edition design for holiday 2018. "The Forêt d’Or scented candle conjures up that moment after a walk in the forest and then decorating your home with pine branches, fresh oranges and mandarins." 300g for $95. (You can also get a 185g version in green glass for $72, or a set of two 70g votive candles in gold glass for $45.)
McQueen Collection
The spot for the McQueen Collection.
Thursday scent of the day 11/8
Thursday. The good news: Cappuccino Day, Bonnie Raitt’s birthday. The bad news: Thousand Oaks. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: partial credit with Cire Trudon Bruma.
Reminder: on 11/9, wear a fragrance by Carthusia, CB I Hate Perfume, Comptoir Sud Pacifique or Czech & Speake, if you have one…
Serge Lutens Le Participe Passe ~ fragrance review
This summer I came across the entire Serge Lutens Collection Noir in a boutique where I could smell them at my own pace and in peace. In this repackaged collection reside many of my favorite Lutens’ fragrances; I’ll name just two: Ambre Sultan and Chergui. As I sniffed, something was wrong. First, I felt the bottles; they were not hot to the touch. Next, I gauged their placement; no way the sun could reach them. Then I inspected the packaging closely: were these knock-offs? (Didn’t seem to be; the store I was in is respected.) I realized the bad perfume I was experiencing was likely due to recent reformulations and I’m guessing we can’t blame IFRA this time around but, perhaps, a cynical, budget-cutting philosophy at Shiseido. Who knows?
Ambre Sultan has lost all its glory…