A lemming while waiting in the airport: the Tarmac candle from Antica Farmacista. "A flinty tarmac accord of cedar, cypress and black pepper is warmed by creamy sandalwood and earthy oak. Capturing the take off, the horizon and the freedom of flight." $46 for 255g.
Antica Farmacista's refillable, nickel-plated Car Diffuser clips on to your car's air vent, and is available now at Nordstrom in Prosecco ("Top notes of satsuma citrus balance with subtle floral notes of muguet. Apricot and passionfruit complement the sweetness of sugared blackcurrant. A crisp scent celebrating the sparkling effervescence of prosecco and champagne.") or Santorini ("A medley of crisp citrus and green notes is artfully paired with exotic spice and natural wood essences. Top notes of vibrant Italian bergamot, sweet verbena and fresh vetiver are enhanced by the subtle sweetness of rosewood, warm sandalwood and aromatic cardamom."). $34.
I'm pretty sure I could run through a bottle of Daphne Flower Room & Linen Spray from Antica Farmacista while waiting for the spring flowers to start blooming: "Daphne Flower is an alluring and bright floral fragrance inspired by the daphne odora flower, found in the Pacific Northwest. A floral mélange built on notes of effervescent daphne, orange blossom and honeysuckle. Sweet meyer lemon and dewy green notes add an element of sparkle while Baltic amber and a clean white musk accord add a soft finish to the brilliance of daphne, evoking memories of springtime." $28 for 100 ml at Nordstrom.
Speaking from my present circumstances: if you ever have the bad fortune to break an ankle and end up basically housebound for more than a month, once you get past the initial pain, you’ll find yourself valuing simple comforts more than ever. Clean sheets, pre-prepared food, a really nice-smelling bar of soap: they all make a big difference when you’re feeling uncomfortable and temporarily trapped. So, not to bemoan my short-term fate ad nauseam, but: here are five citrus-scented products that have cheered me recently.
I think a broken bone merits some indulgence in fancy toiletries you’d normally tuck aside and save “for later,” and Antica Farmacista Grapefruit Hand Cream is one of those…
An advent calendar that didn't make it into Part 1 and Part 2: Antica Farmacista's 12 Days of Antica. Comes with 3 votive candles and a wick trimmer, bar soap, body wash, hand cream and more, including a 100 ml diffuser. $178 at Antica Farmacista.