Cire Trudon + Balmain, again, in case you did not cave the first time. "Created for Maison Balmain, the unique Ernesto scent is given a twist with floral notes of black rose. Elegant and mysterious, the floral scent enhances the leathery, Atlas cedarwood notes with a feminine appeal." And yes, the price has gone up, in case it wasn't bad enough already: $180 for the 270g, $880 for the massive 2.8 kg. Ouch.

I sorta wish Kevin had not told me about Cire Trudon's latest, a collaboration with Balmain, but I suppose I would have found out about it eventually. "Building upon that longstanding relationship, the new Balmain x Trudon candle is the result of a unique partnership between the two Parisian houses. The container and perfume reflect the distinctive savoir-faire and style of both Balmain and Trudon. The striking container, inspired by the pattern of Balmain’s iconic marinière, relies on horizontal stripes and the house’s two signature colors: gold and black. The meticulous creation process relies on an initial hand application of gold leaf upon the clear glass, before it is lacquered in black - resulting in many fine cracks, ensuring that each candle is truly unique. The fragrance features leathery notes, Atlas cedarwood, gunpowder, cigar notes and a mysterious and distinguished black rose." $150 for the 270g, $650 for the massive 2.8 kg.