Hugo Boss has launched Boss The Collection,* a set of eight fragrances for men “inspired by iconic pieces in the modern man’s wardrobe”…
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Hermès Agar Ebène in a limited edition bottle decorated by calligraphy artist Mohammed Mandi Al Tamimi, with a matching (sold separately) plum leather sleeve. No idea what they cost, probably don't want to know. Apparently they are already available in Hermès boutiques. (via savoirflair)
Friday scent of the day 11/5
Happy Friday and happy Guy Fawkes Day! And a very happy 61st to Tilda Swinton. Our community project for today: wear Like This, or any other Etat Libre d’Orange fragrance, if you have one. If you don’t, or if you’re not in the mood for Etat Libre d’Orange (or if you just wore Like This for the Pumpkin Spice project), do something else. You could listen to Tilda Swinton read the Rumi poem that inspired the fragrance, and choose something based on that?
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
I’m wearing the first Etat Libre d’Orange fragrance I came across this morning, You or Someone Like You. It does not remind me of Tilda Swinton. If it helps anyone, I was just reminded this morning that she wore Penhaligon’s Bluebell for 25 years before she collaborated on Like This.
Reminder: on 11/12 we’re doing Dealer’s Choice, edition 5….
Eight times more
On average, a Saudi wears 2.5 litres of perfume a year, while Europeans use just 300ml, according to Fatima Khalil Al Ridha, a Saudi perfumery researcher and coach.
“This means Saudis wear perfumes eight times more than the Europeans,” Al Ridha said.
— Read more in Saudis wear 8 times more perfume than Europeans at Gulf News.
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From Cartier, a Les Rivières de Cartier discovery set: "Insouciance, Allégresse, Luxuriance: three rivers, three intense emotions that immerse you in nature, celebrating life. These clean scents pay homage to nature with a fully responsible approach, from the bottle to the formula." 3 x 10 ml, $68 at Bloomingdales.