Nik wants to buy the perfect fragrance to give his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day. He lives in London, so has great access to perfume stores, and he’d like to keep the cost below £100 (about $140). Here is what we know about the object of his affections…
Thursday, January 25, Bulgari announced that its luxury fragrance "Opera Prima" -- the most expensive scent in the history of perfume -- has now been sold. The precious bottle, finished with gold leaf and gems including diamonds, was bought by a private client for the princely sum of €200,000.
— You might not remember Opera Prima because it came out in 2014. Read more at Bulgari ‘Opera Prima': world's most expensive perfume sells for €200,000 at Fashion Network.
Hey, it is indeed Monday again. Plus, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m wearing L’Artisan Parfumeur Jacinthe des Bois.
Reminder: on 2/2, we’re doing Groundhog Day…
From Tokyo Milk, shea butter hand creams from the brand's Neptune & The Mermaid collection (Song of the Siren, 20,000 Flowers Under The Sea and Anthemoessa). "Take the plunge into moisture-rich hydration. Explore the depths of three fragrances, formulated in our signature handcreme." $22 each, or $66 for all 3 in 76.5g tubes, at Margot Elena.
A version of a poll we did in early 2016 and again in early 2017, and yes, we’re a little late this year! As always, answer as many or as few as you like, or, likewise as always, feel free to talk about something else altogether.
1. What fragrance are you wearing today?
2. Do you have any fragrance resolutions for 2018? Buy more bottles, buy fewer? Anything new you’d like to try, any notes or brands you’d like to know better?
3. What 2018 release are you most looking forward to, so far?
4. And your fantasy 2018 release? Name the brand and describe the fragrance you think they should develop.
5. What else (anything, really!) are you looking forward to this year?