From Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier, Acajou Amber Balls: "...in the French tradition of pomanders, or highly perfumed balls used to fragrance the home. These beautiful terra cotta balls are finely crafted, chiseled, and patinated by hand. Then, a unique solid perfume of amber, balms, vanilla, and tree moss is placed in its heart. This sweet and warm amber scent will be diffused for several months for a luxurious and soothing atmosphere." $110-$225 at Luckyscent; the 50g refill jar is $85.
French niche line Maître Parfumeur et Gantier has launched Patchouli 1969, a new fragrance…
A solid room fragrance from Maître Parfumeur et Gantier, in the Sapin Enchanteur scent: "A fragrance evoking childhood; the scented trail of the Christmas tree inviting you for celebrations and for the excitement of unwrapping gifts. Ideal for wardrobes, furniture, cars or offices, solid perfume is made from vegetal wax. Presented in « caviar boxes », it diffuses a discreet scent for several months." With notes of green leaves, pine tree, fir, incense, tree moss and cedar; €32 at the brand's website.
It’s January, and this morning we had our first snow-related school delay — it must be time for the winter vetiver list (I’ve already covered summer and fall). For all of these lists, the line between the seasons is perhaps a bit arbitrary and/or personal, but in general, today’s selections are heavier variations on the theme. If you are a woman who sometimes finds vetiver too masculine to wear, you might want to stick with the summer recommendations, or come back for the spring list. And as always, do add your own picks in the comments!
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Route du Vétiver: Arguably the granddaddy of them all; when I reviewed it, I called it “the wild beast of vetiver fragrances”…
French niche line Maître Parfumeur et Gantier has introduced new packaging, and has launched a new fragrance, Ambre Mythique.