Ralph Lauren has launched Pink Pony Romance, a new limited edition flanker to 1998’s Romance. 100% of the profits will go to the Pink Pony Fund, Ralph Lauren’s breast cancer fund…
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, World Mental Health Day 2020
Saturday is World Mental Health Day, and we’re de-stressing all weekend with our usual open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your best general advice for staying calm in turbulent times, whatever. And if you’re struggling, please feel free to ask for advice, or just a pat on the back.*
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
The daily lemming
A lemming for serious Frédéric Malle fans: the new book published by Rizzoli. "A graphic-novel collectable looking back over two decades of celebrated perfumery. With Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle: The First Twenty Years, you possess a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the world of the famed olfactory house. Tracing two decades of creativity and innovation, with art direction by Patrick Li, this treasured exploration of Malle’s personal history and lifelong inspirations seeks to further your understanding of what goes into making the finest fragrances of our time." 240 pages, available now at Harrods for £57.50 (or, pre-order at Amazon in the US for $75).
Diptyque holiday candles 2020
Diptyque’s holiday collection for 2020 (including the advent calendar) was decorated by artist Ugo Gattoni. This year’s candle line up includes three fragrances with fairy-tale creature decorations: Fleur Majesté (lion; roses with clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon), Ambre Plume (swan; amber, orange, cinnamon and ginger) and Sapin de Nuit (deer; fir, eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint). There will be the usual 70g mini and 190g sizes, plus coffrets, candle carousels, and etc, and a 600g Roses candle in pink porcelain, plus a perfumed bracelet in Do Son with the three animal charms.
Also worth coveting, two more items scented with Sapin de Nuit…
The daily lemming
A possibly fun option for not-fun chores: NBD Yuzu & Orange Flower Multi Purpose Cleaner. "We created NBD Multi-Purpose Cleaner with your busy life in mind by putting Yuzu & Orange Flower fragrance with essential oils in, and leaving phosphates, dyes, and phthalates out of our formula. Even better - our packaging is made from recycled plastic so you can stay green while you clean." $4.99 for 650 ml at Target.