The smells of a vegetable garden without all the hard work? Six alcohol-free travel sprays from the Les Jardins Français collection at l’Officine Universelle Buly, in Iraqi Beetroot and Egyptian Rhubarb; Indian Cucumber and Syrian Mint; Oriental Watercress and Sardinian Parsley; Scandinavian Redcurrant and Peruvian Tomato; Caribbean Sweet potato and Afghan Carrot; Andean Verbena and Ulu Basil. 9 ml each; the set is €120 at Buly 1803.
Or maybe just the daily laugh? "The Officine Universelle Buly presents its new invention: the Eau Gymnastique, a perfume for sports shoes. It has a surprising specificity. It provides shoes with a scent that everyone likes to find: the smell of newness. For both high-level athletes as for ordinary people, the stakes are high and the issue infinitely trivial: shoes equals sweating. Yet, the smelly feet induce a persistent nuisance on appearance and self-image." 500 ml for €70 at Officine Universelle Buly. Hat tip to Kevin!
A spot for L’Officine Universelle Buly's new Autocollants Odoriférants pour Masques (scented stickers; around €8 for a pack of 8).
I probably want the Alabaster more, but I'd take a set of Buly 1803's "scented pencils" too. They're decorative sticks that you dip in the (included) fragrance oil, then "Choose wisely where to place your pencils so that their delicate scent is released fully and widely... in the most original way!" About €53.
In case, like me, you don't happen to have a hefty gift certificate to Buly 1803, here's a cheaper alternative to yesterday's lemming (and possibly a good stocking stuffer): Scented Soap Sheets. "Buly 1803's soaps are ideal for when you're on-the-go - just slip them into your bag and use as you would a regular bar. Each single-use cellulose sheet dissolves on contact with water, creating a substantial lather without any residue." (I used to buy the Crabtree & Evelyn soap leaves, they were lovely.) Available at Net-a-Porter, in Damask Rose, Scottish Lichen or Orange Blossom, $17 for a pack of 40.