1957 is a fragrance project that would terrify most perfumers; like a painting created almost entirely in shades of white, it is a perfume composed mostly of white musks; a reinterpretation of US musk-based fragrances, but articulated in Polge’s voice. He enjoys the challenge.
— Perfumer Olivier Polge talks to Irish Times about Chanel 1957, which goes into wider distribution this month. Read more at 1957: Chanel’s new fragrance is as subversive as Coco herself.
It’s Candlemas / Groundhog Day, and we’re marking the occasion with our same old lazy weekend open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance you’ll buy if spring is early this year, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
One last Chinese New Year tea — "Celebrate the 12th sign of the Chinese zodiac in 2019, with our limited-edition festive caddy. A stunning design packed with our festive blend – a delicious black tea with pieces of real almond – this is the sublime way to start the Year of the Pig." £16 at Newby Teas in the UK.
