In case you have a few spare pennies, Guerlain's reissue of 1911's Kadine: "Thierry Wasser, Guerlain's Master Perfumer, has recomposed Kadine, staying scrupulously close to Jacques Guerlain's original composition. As the torch is handed down from one House perfumer to another, a never-ending story emerges; an eternal beginning wherein the fragrances of yesterday (re)live today. The very apex of refinement, Kadine is expressed as an Extrait de Parfum. Its composition is revealed through a contrast between the delicate character of the floral notes and the intensity of a rich, textured base. Its powdery-floral heart marries two queens of perfumery—rose and jasmine—with delicately smooth iris. Signature of the Guerlain Perfumers, bergamot, coupled with aromatic notes, provides the fragrance with its multiple facets. So very Guerlain, the base exudes opulence through notes of leather and vanilla." €690 for 30 ml.
Kerosene Triptych ~ new fragrance
Indie line Kerosene has launched Triptych, a new fragrance…
Costume National Secret Woods ~ new fragrance
Italian house Costume National has launched Secret Woods, a new oriental fougère fragrance for men…
Thursday scent of the day 9/30
Happy Almost-Friday and happy Almost-October! (Don’t forget your rabbits tomorrow, and Donatella will be dropping by on Monday, so start adding up those receipts). What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m taking coffee points (and smelling delicious) in L’Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis. (I thought about wearing Valentino Uomo today and Noir Exquis tomorrow, but a quick spritz of the Valentino on a card convinced me I’d rather just wear Noir Exquis two days in a row. All of my other coffee fragrances have apparently gone into deep hiding.)
Reminder: 10/1 is International Coffee Day…
The daily lemming
It's Advent Calendar time! If you want one for this year, it's time to get cracking. Here's a pretty one from Jo Loves ("The iconic Jo Loves Advent Calendar returns this year in a beautiful star design. Crafted to become an eye-catching addition to your home. Style around a Luxury Candle for the ultimate centre-piece or use the iconic Jo Loves Red Ribbon to hang it from a door. Featuring 24 deluxe travel products and a full size surprise on the 25th December.") $450 (ouch) but you can find more reasonably priced options at L'Occitane, The Body Shop, Lush, Molton Brown, etc.