Diptyque will launch Les Essences de Diptyque, a new collection of five fragrances inspired by ‘nature’s overlooked wonders’: Bois Corsé, Corail Oscuro, Lilyphéa, Lunamaris and Rose Roche…
Olivier Pescheux dies
A renowned and award-winning perfumer, [Olivier] Pescheux was known for his elegant and luminous olfactive writing, which defined many leading fragrances, including Eau Mohéli, Eau des Sens, Fleur de Peau and Orphéon by Diptyque; Herod by Parfums de Marly; L.12.12 Blanc de Lacoste, and Explorer by Montblanc.
[...] Born in Paris in 1966, he graduated from ISIPCA and started his career in 1990 by joining Grasse-based manufacturer Payan Bertrand in Bangkok. Upon his return to Paris in 1992, he joined perfume house Annick Goutal, before moving to Kao Corp. in 1993. He joined Givaudan in 1998, returning in 2006 after a brief period at Quest International.
— Read more in Master Perfumer Olivier Pescheux Dies at 57 at Women's Wear Daily via Yahoo Life.
Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue ~ new fragrance
A scent in a song
French musician and songwriter Lewis Ofman performs a song for Diptyque Orphéon. Below the jump, Ofman talks about composing the song, and perfumer Olivier Pescheux talks about composing the fragrance.
