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The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 January 2024 6 Comments

A lemming for fans of Kilian Paris (who have a few extra pennies lying around)? The Murano Carafe: "Commemorating more than 15 years of luxury fragrance innovation, KILIAN PARIS is proud to present a one-of-a-kind masterpiece: the Murano Carafe. An exceptional creation blending quality handcraftsmanship, timeless tradition, and modern luxury". 100 were made, and the flacon can be filled with any Kilian fragrance. You can read about it on the Kilian site, but it's only sold in Kilian boutiques. Per Formes de Luxe, the price is €3,500 with refills starting at €600. 

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 24 January 2024 21 Comments

From Guerlain, Le Flacon Tortue in a red edition by Baccarat, celebrating the 110th anniversary of Guerlain’s flagship boutique on Avenue des Champs-Élysées, and holding a Parfum version of the Champs-Élysées fragrance. "Facetted like its bottle, the legendary Champs-Elysées perfume extract invite us on a delicate stroll along the most beautiful avenue in the world to celebrate this anniversary. In its most precious version, the fragrance as radiant as crystal opens with fruity, colourful notes of blackcurrant berries blending with the essence of rose softened by the mimosa blossom at its heart. The tenderness of almond wood notes majestically envelop the fragrance." 32 bottles were made, and the 1 liter bottle is reportedly €25,000.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 9 January 2024 7 Comments

From Parfums de Nicolaï, a "choose your own" travel spray trio ("A personalised olfactory symphony!), with three 15 ml bottles. €95 at Parfums de Nicolaï.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 5 January 2024 6 Comments

More Year of the Dragon: Passage d'Enfer Extrême Dragon from L'Artisan Parfumeur. "To mark the Lunar New Year 2024, the emblematic Passage d'Enfer Extrême is unveiled in a new collector's edition, under the sign of the Wood Dragon. L'Artisan Parfumeur pays him homage, adorning the mystical fragrance with gold. The Eau de Parfum reveals unsuspected warm and woody facets of incense blended with the whiteness of sandalwood and the languour of vanilla." $230 for 100 ml at L'Artisan Parfumeur USA.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 3 January 2024 4 Comments

A lemming for fans of Serge Lutens L’Orpheline: a new limited edition collector bottle. "An elegant puppeteer seems to be pulling the strings of a delicate and ethereal ballerina. The destiny of the graceful young girl – suspended precariously mid-air – lies between the spidery fingers of this tall, slender dandy, doomed as she is to her inevitable fate! And yet, is it so clear which one of the two is the executioner and which one the hapless victim? Looking closer, isn’t she also pulling the strings on her end, imperceptibly guiding the movements of the puppeteer’s emaciated fingers? L’orpheline, the fascinating incarnation of all our illusions! When reality surfaces from behind appearances, when all our certainties begin to come undone, she evaporates in a mysterious and perplexing cloud of incense." $185 for 50 ml at Serge Lutens.

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