From Diptyque's upcoming Grand Tour collection, the Paris candle. "The fragrance, developed by Olivia Giacobetti, evokes that of a stroll along the quays of the Seine – the weeping willows lining its banks, the polished wood scents of the antique stores along with those of the Parisian cobblestones and of the pages of antiquarian books. Inspired by an old display stand for diptyque candles, the sculpted black wood lid is a nod to the history of the Maison, concluding this initial olfactory, cultural and historic stopover."
Diptyque Kyoto & Venise ~ new fragrances
Diptyque will launch the limited edition Grand Tour collection, including two personal fragrances (Kyoto and Venise) and three home fragrances (Paris, Miliès and Byblos), next week…
Bring back joy
The daily lemming
Hopefully the last lemming from Diptyque's Summer Essentials collection celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary: the (huge) Citronelle candle. "With its lively, aromatic notes, lemongrass instantly evokes summer evenings when the sun has disappeared from the horizon and the air in the garden cools down. Perfuming and mosquito repelling, this candle is dedicated to moments like these. Here, lemongrass, luminous, reveals floral and citrusy facets where it meets verbena, neroli and orange blossom. The artist Luke Edward Hall has illustrated in colour the iconic oval of this limited-edition candle." 1.5g for $360 at Neiman Marcus (and there is also a 198g candle in glass for $68).
The (almost) daily lemming
Yet another item in Diptyque's upcoming (due in early June, although a number of the items are already out in stores) Summer Essentials collection celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary (and this isn't even the last lemming-worthy product): a reissue of Vinaigre de Toilette multi-use fragranced tonic, originally introduced in 1975. "The iconic Vinagre de Toilette is reinvented for the summer with an infusion of plants from the Mediterranean basin. With aromatic notes of lavender, rosemary and thyme, its fragrance refreshes and soothes the senses. Its uses are many: it softens bath water for a relaxing soak; after a shave or a shower, it tones and invigorates the skin. Add a few drops to the final rinse after shampooing to leave hair soft, glossy and lightly scented. At home, infuse it in boiling water to purify the air in a room. The artist Luke Edward Hall's colour illustrations decorate this limited edition. The bottle also features a genuine sprig of lavender, evoking the Mediterranean inspiration behind the composition." $80 for 200 ml at Saks.