For the mom who loves figs (uh, that would be me!), Diptyque’s Philosykos Addict Coffret: “The Coffret contains a Philosykos eau de toilette (50ml), Philosykos scented shower gel and body lotion (both 2.5 fl oz each), a Philosykos scented soap (3.5 oz) and a travel candle in Figuier (2.4oz).” $135 at Luckyscent…
If you’ve read even a tiny selection of my articles on this blog, you probably know I adore benzoin. My love affair with benzoin began with incense. Long ago, I bought benzoin-scented incense cones from a company that supplied incense to churches, and I enjoyed the benzoin fragrance so much I purchased Siam benzoin “tears” (appropriately named since a wounded tree produces the scented resin). I still heat benzoin tears in little tin cups on an electric burner to release their smoky-sweet aroma throughout my house.
Diptyque’s Benjoin candle is strongly scented; even its empty box (a month after purchase) is perfuming a large closet in my bedroom. Diptyque Benjoin is a simple benzoin perfume; it reminds me of Papier d’Arménie, and it also brings to mind Guerlain Bois d’Arménie (but with less complexity, of course). Unlit, Benjoin smells like vanilla bean liqueur aged in old wooden casks…
A short film from Diptyque, in support of two new candles (Beauty & Beast / La Belle & La Bête) with labels illustrated by Kuntzel and Deygas. According to Vogue, "try Beast for a woody violet aroma, Beauty for a flowery experience or both for a headily scented union."
Diptyque has launched a trio of limited edition holiday candles for 2007.
Épicéa (Spruce, shown) ~ “The scent of leaves, pine resin and wet birch bark mingle with risinig wisps of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood…”
From Diptyque’s Holiday 2009 collection, the (gorgeous) Benjoin candle: “Its smokey note of benzoin gives off a mysterious yet warm and cozy aroma.” The design is inspired by