Hat tip to David, who found us this bargain at the Harrods sale. The Domus Aurea Diffuser from Dr. Vranjes ("Purveyor of blending the purest natural ingredients with the world's finest essential oils, Dr. Vranjes makes home fragrance a more decadent and luxurious affair. Fitted with a prestigious marble cork sourced from the Apuan Alps, this 24-karat gold leaf bottle is drenched in opulence, making for a stunning addition to your ornamental arrangement.") The 5L bottle was £12,000, now a bargain at £9,599.
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Reportedly developed in response to a challenge that you could not replicate the smell of red wine with a perfume, Dr. Vranjes' Rosso Nobile Candle ("Notes of orange are highlighted by the flowery-fruity agreement between, violet, magnolia, plum, red grape, strawberry and raspberry. Whips of mature wood with a smoked note of birch recreate the aroma of tannins.") is available in 3 sizes (500, 1000 and 6000g for $130, $196 and $783) at Neiman Marcus.
Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2008, part 1
Am I crazy, or did Father's Day creep up extra fast this year? It's coming up on Sunday, June 15th, so time to get shopping…
If Dad deserves a gift fit for a king (or make that an emperor), how about an Empire candle from Cire Trudon? “Pine, sage and hay are vibrating in the air of the Napoleonian camp with hints of cades and maquis. The joyful and indulging warmth of thyme, marjoram and rosemary ring like a fife…” And so on. $70 at Aedes…