Argh, it’s Monday again. It’s also International Picnic Day, International Sushi Day, Autistic Pride Day and Paul McCartney’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Etat Libre d’Orange You or Someone Like You.
Reminder: on 6/22 we’re doing the Picture challenge, edition 3…
The DNA of Louis Vuitton is really to dare. It’s innovation from a technical point of view, but also the recognition that you cannot be successful if you don’t dare. You cannot be successful if you are not new. But with perfumes, just like a dress or shoes, you also cannot be bizarre – there are codes you need to respect. With a pair of shoes, they have to be comfortable, especially if they are expensive. For perfume, you need volume, allure, signature and sophistication. If you have those four, you can do whatever you want.
— Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud talks about the men's fragrance market. Read more at Louis Vuitton’s Jacques Cavallier Belletrud: a poet of perfume at The National.
Happy Bloomsday, and happy Father’s Day weekend! We’re celebrating everything with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, what perfume acquisitions or de-acquistions you have planned for the summer, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
I need a good vetiver shower gel. This one likely costs more than I'm going to spend, but it's tempting. From niche line Escentric Molecules, Escentric 03 body wash: "....a gentle, fragrance-rich formula that leaves the skin feeling vibrant and fresh. Paraben- and sulfate-free, this wash features notes of vetiveryl acetate, a smooth and woody vetiver molecule with a grapefruit accent, together with fresh lime peel, ginger, green peppercorn, and musk." $40 for 200 ml at Barneys.
