It’s Monday, and I’m already running late. (Also, Roald Dahl Day and one of several versions of International Chocolate Day.) What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Ormonde Jayne Evernia, for the “moss in the trees” mentioned in the song Seven Bridges Road.*
Reminder: 9/17 is International Country Music Day…
The history of this rare essence begins where it was first harvested: the Italian countryside. Just beyond the tiny village of San Polo (about a 30-minute drive from Florence) sits the Pruneti Farm. Surrounded by steep hillsides purpled by blossoms, the mill has been operational for nearly two centuries. Today, brothers Paolo and Gionni Pruneti are dedicated to preserving the traditional methods of orris extraction, a costly, labour-intensive process passed down from generation to generation.
— Read more in Orris: The world’s rarest perfume ingredient at BBC.
Saturday is the 20th anniversary of 9/11 (and the National Day of Service and Remembrance). Sunday is the National Day of Encouragement.
We’re marking everything with our standard open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last new fragrance you bought or tested, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
A spot for Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia (which, by the way, is now widely available in a limited edition fluted bottle, sold in 3 sizes).
Happy Friday! Today is also Karl Lagerfeld’s birthday. Our community project for today: wear a Karl Lagerfeld fragrance, or a fragrance from his stints at other fashion houses (Chloe, Chanel, etc). Or, wear a fragrance he wore (scroll down, although I am sure he wore other fragrances as well…feel free to investigate).
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
Me: day 2 in Annick Goutal Nuit Étoilée…