Diptyque will launch Kimonanthe, a new fragrance in the La Collection 34 series (see Eau Mage, Ôponé and Benjoin Bohème)…
Diptyque Essences Insensees 2016 ~ new fragrance
Diptyque will launch Essences Insensées 2016, the third limited edition harvest-based fragrance in the La Collection 34 series (see Essences Insensées 2014 and Essences Insensées 2015). This year’s edition centers on the May rose of Grasse…
Diptyque Palmettes fan
Diptyque has introduced the Palmettes leather fan, made by Duvelleroy and scented with the Do Son fragrance…
A summer of violets
After writing last week’s review of Fabergé Straw Hat, I took a look around and realized that my violet obsession isn’t restricted to perfumes. I’m applying and ingesting and inhaling other violet-perfumed products on a regular basis, too. Here’s a quick round-up of some favorites.
Lush Daddy-O shampoo (top center image) is anything but a “shrinking violet” —its floral aroma is rich and vibrant, with added notes of ylang ylang and violet leaf to add complexity. The scent will linger in your hair all day…
5 perfumes: vetiver fragrances for summer
I did a year of incense and a year of iris,1 and now as promised, I’m starting in on a year of vetiver.2 Today, five great vetiver choices for summer. Two of my own favorite vetivers for hot weather — Kenzo Air and Paul Smith Story — have been discontinued long enough now that they’re rather hard to find, but if you happen across bottles of either and you’re a vetiver fan, do snap them up! (And then if you don’t like them, send them to me.) And as always, do add your own favorites in the comments…