An almost 3 minute spot from Yves Saint Laurent about the Ourika Community Gardens, in the foothills of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains not far from Marrakech. (Read more in Sowing Seeds With YSL Beauty at Elle.)
The almost-daily lemming
A lemming for fans of Kilian Paris (who have a few extra pennies lying around)? The Murano Carafe: "Commemorating more than 15 years of luxury fragrance innovation, KILIAN PARIS is proud to present a one-of-a-kind masterpiece: the Murano Carafe. An exceptional creation blending quality handcraftsmanship, timeless tradition, and modern luxury". 100 were made, and the flacon can be filled with any Kilian fragrance. You can read about it on the Kilian site, but it's only sold in Kilian boutiques. Per Formes de Luxe, the price is €3,500 with refills starting at €600.
Mugler Alien Hypersense ~ new perfume
Thierry Mugler will launch Alien Hypersense, a new flanker to 2005’s Alien fragrance…
Tuesday scent of the day 1/30
It’s Tuesday and National Croissant Day, plus the Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Comme des Garçons Incense series: Kyoto. Tea at the moment is Yunnan Golden Buds Organic from Upton.
Reminder: 2/2 is Groundhog Day…
I felt like the fanciest girl in kindergarten
Growing up, I have very clear memories of my mother dabbing Agua de Colonia behind each of my ears. At the ripe age of five, I felt like the fanciest girl in kindergarten and looked forward to my mother scenting me every morning before boarding the school bus. As a Mexican child, wearing perfume aligned with our Latin culture, but it wasn’t yet part of my American classmates’ elementary school beauty routine.
— Read more in Fragrance Is Coming for Your Children at Elle.