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 wycinanki, the Polish folk art paper cutouts. $65 for 190g at Aedes…
Holiday fragrance gifts 2009, part 1
From Thierry Mugler, Angel Collector Superstar Eau de Parfum (above left): “A 38mm Swarovski crystal is delicately poised, dangling at the center of the bottle as a reflection of prestige and beauty. More than 250 gleaming Swarovski crystals surround the jewel…”
I don’t wanna leave here
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."
Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2009, part 3
Classics from Guerlain: Eau de Guerlain, “heralding a hot, fragrant summer in Provence”; $94 for 100 ml at Neiman Marcus. Or, Vetiver in an alcohol-free Deodorant Stick, $27 at Bloomingdales…
Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2009, part 2
A bargain: Caron Pour Un Homme, in a gift set with 125 ml each Eau de Toilette and After Shave. $47.90 at Beauty Encounter.
The luxury alternative: Caron Pour Un Homme in a “limited numbered edition of 300 sumptuous Baccarat solid crystal bottles…”