From Guerlain, Le Flacon Tortue in a red edition by Baccarat, celebrating the 110th anniversary of Guerlain’s flagship boutique on Avenue des Champs-Élysées, and holding a Parfum version of the Champs-Élysées fragrance. "Facetted like its bottle, the legendary Champs-Elysées perfume extract invite us on a delicate stroll along the most beautiful avenue in the world to celebrate this anniversary. In its most precious version, the fragrance as radiant as crystal opens with fruity, colourful notes of blackcurrant berries blending with the essence of rose softened by the mimosa blossom at its heart. The tenderness of almond wood notes majestically envelop the fragrance." 32 bottles were made, and the 1 liter bottle is reportedly €25,000.
Louis Vuitton A Perfume Atlas ~ new perfume book
Thames & Hudson will publish the English version of Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas in June (the French version launches this month).
A journey for the senses across multiple continents, Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas traces the origins of the precious essences that help create Louis Vuitton’s exclusive perfumes…
Wednesday scent of the day 1/24
It’s Wednesday and National Peanut Butter Day. Birthdays: Edith Wharton, Neil Diamond, Aaron Neville, John Belushi. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum, a fragrance that reminds me of a (real) trip to the Caribbean.
Reminder: on 1/26, we’re off to The Caribbean…
The distinctive spicy aroma of bay oil
The foundation of all the brand’s fragrances, including its original titular fragrance [St Johns Bay Rum], is the distinctive spicy aroma of bay oil, derived from the bay leaf trees that grow abundantly on the island. Other St Johns Bay Rum fragrances focus on capturing different facets of St. John. Vetiver, for example, captures the sweet grasses of the Caribbean along with citrus fruits and spices.
— Read more in How Perfumers Put Vacation in a Bottle at Thrillist.