PSA: the swapmeet is still open! And it’s International Rabbit Day.
We’re marking the first weekend of fall with our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last perfume you smelled on the street, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Diptyque is making their city exclusive candles available online for 10 days. Shown is the Miami candle (other options include Shanghai, London, Beverly Hills, Tokyo and Berlin) : "The scent of the Miami candle offers an exotic aroma of delicate magnolia blossoms enhanced by delicious citrus notes. Reminiscent of the tangy lemon and lime native to the city, the candle suggests hints of vanilla while xx [sic] to the tropical atmosphere. Its design pays homage to the city’s iconic Art Deco architecture, lively atmosphere and unique culture." $70 at Diptyque.
Where I live, it is the first day of autumn, and this year, September is the new August: after a wet and confusingly mild vacation season1, we look likely to celebrate a glorious Indian Summer. I have always loved the early fall, so I’m tempted, each time I select the autumnal Top 10 at Now Smell This, to stack it with all my favorite chypres, floral ambers and woody orientals. This time, to avoid boring you with repetition, I’ve chosen fragrances released in the last two to three years. I can’t promise there will be any less oakmoss than usual, but I do think I’m fruitier and more craft distilled today…
New at aedes: Vilhelm Parfumerie.
New at saksfifthavenue: By Kilian Dusk to Dawn.
New at thebay (CA): Annick Goutal Nuit et Confidences.
Happy Autumnal Equinox! (Plus, happy Hobbit Day.) Our community project for today: wear one of your “top 10 of fall” fragrances (unless it’s spring where you are, in which case wear one of your “top 10 of spring” scents).
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
No gold stars for me today! I am at the beach, and it’s going to be 80 here today, plus, I am really not ready for fall. I am testing Jason Wu Eau de Parfum…