From Diptyque's upcoming Prêts-à-Parfumer collection, an adjustable scented bracelet with gold-plated clasp, available in Do Son, Tam Dao or Eau Rose, $90. There will also be scented, wearable stickers to be worn like tattoos (to be sold in Do Son, Eau Rose or L'Ombre dans L'Eau; 5 stickers for $55) and a gold-plated brooch in a bird design with scented ceramic disks to slip in the back (to be sold in Do Son, Eau Rose or Fleur de Peau; $120).
Le Labo is introducing Tabac 28 and Bigarade 18, the new city-exclusive fragrances for Miami and Hong Kong respectively…
Almost-Friday plus National Relaxation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m taking partial credit in Ko Denmark Jasmine + Neroli.
Reminder: on 8/16, wear a fragrance by Kerosene, Keiko Mecheri or Kai, if you have one…
I first smelled Penhaligon’s Castile scent when a friend who had traveled to London brought me back a box of three Castile soaps. I always chuckle (and then become wistful) when I think of Castile. The bars of soap in that gift box had been lightly nibbled by my friend’s English bulldog, Bella. When I met Bella (right before pet-sitting her), I patted her rump…which was a HUGE no-no. She raised her hackles, barked loudly and LONG — facing me, then the ceiling, then me again — and circled the room menacingly, like a boxer assessing the opponent. When she calmed down, she ignored me. She wouldn’t even take a treat from my fingers. I did not exist; I was crude and I had broken her protocols.
The early days of dog-sitting Bella were tense. When I sat in a chair or on the sofa, she would climb onto the backs of those and stare down at me…
I knew Parfums de Nicolaï had travel collections, but I didn't know they did single-fragrance travel trios. Three 15 ml sprays of Fig Tea will run you €68.