Hermès will introduce Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate and Eau de Néroli Doré, two new additions to the brand’s unisex Cologne collection, in February…
I’m in heaven
A holiday video from Hermès.
Those who follow the money
"To put oud in a fragrance is not Hermès: it's a marketing approach to perfumery for those who follow the money," says Jean-Claude Ellena, the legendary French brand's in-house perfumer, with disdain.
— Read more at Why you'll never find oud in an Hermès fragrance at GQ UK. (found via @glasspetalsmoke at Twitter)
Follow your star
A quick animation for Hermès Eau des Merveilles.
5 Perfumes: A Skank Sampler
Ready to wade into skanky waters but want a little hand holding? You’ve come to the right place. “Skank”1 usually refers to a hint — and sometimes more — of body odor in a fragrance, occasionally with overtones of halitosis and rotting flesh. (I hope you aren’t eating lunch right now.) Artfully administered, skank can throw a perfume’s beauty into relief. It can feel intimate and sexy. But when you’re not in the mood for it, skank could be just plain disgusting. Skank tolerance is personal. Some perfumistas wear their skank as a badge of honor, like chile lovers brag about downing Scotch Bonnets, but others won’t tolerate a noticeable drop of civet or funky musk.
Here is a skank sampler. Please comment if other skanky perfumes come to mind. I’ve rated them on a Skank Scale of one to ten. One approximates “post-tennis glow,” and ten is “zombie apocalypse…”