The Carthusia Mediterraneo "candy box" is sold out at Beautyhabit, which of course makes me want it more. Mini sizes of Eau de Parfum, Body Wash, Body Lotion, Hand Cream and Soap, €40 at Carthusia in Italy, where you can also get one in Uomo or Fiori di Capri.
Tuesday scent of the day 11/6
Tuesday, and if you’re in the US, you probably already noticed it’s Election Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
We’re doing another day of rain, apparently. I’m pretending it’s a hot day in August with Carthusia Mediterraneo.
Reminder: on 11/9, wear a fragrance by Carthusia, CB I Hate Perfume, Comptoir Sud Pacifique or Czech & Speake, if you have one…
Even more niche
Storied perfumers including Frederic Malle, Creed and Guerlain are among those seeing opportunity in children as young as 3.
The little ones are most likely introduced to the fragrances from their parents who wear the same brand, according to Alison Gaither, the beauty and personal care analyst for Mintel, a research firm. “Perfume for kids is a very niche market, but it’s even more niche when the prices are so astronomical,” Ms. Gaither said.
— The New York Times looks at niche fragrance for children. Read more at Love’s Baby Soft Was Just the Beginning.
Hiram Green Hyde ~ new fragrance
Hiram Green will launch Hyde, a new unisex natural leather fragrance…
The daily lemming
From the body collection at Le Couvent des Minimes, Aqua Solis (tangerine and cardamom) bar soap. $7 for 50g or $16 for 150g at Look Fantastic.