Serge Lutens has launched Serge Noire, the latest fragrance to join the lines' export collection:
A phoenix, the mythical bird of legend burns at the height of its splendour before emerging triumphant, reborn from the ashes in a choreography of flame, conjuring the shapes of yesterday in a dance of ashes.
The swirls of oriental grey enrich the twilight with depth and intensity…
Coming this October from L'Artisan, Aedes de Venustas Eau de Parfum:
Close your eyes, and imagine yourself entering a mysteriously beautiful world where the magic of scent stirs the imagination and evokes wondrous dreams. The doors to the temple open, and the intoxicating scent of ancient Japanese incense rushes to envelop you, intertwined with the softness of leather…
But what's really different about L'Artisan Parfumeur is its whole attitude. "No other brand or perfume inspired L'Artisan," says Paméla. "It was so unique and took a different direction altogether." Here, perfumes aren't distinguished by day or night, age, culture, season or even gender boundaries. Each scent is a story. They're titled, (mostly in French) as if Ladybird classics.
— Columnist Laura Powell talks to Paméla Roberts, creative director at L'Artisan Parfumeur, in On the scent of a story at The Guardian.
I was surprised to see that I have never included L’Artisan Parfumeur’s signature scent, L’Eau de L’Artisan, in a Top 10 of Summer article. This 1993 fragrance by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti has long been one of my hot weather staples, and it is one of very few bottles in my collection that I drain and replenish on a regular basis.
L’Eau de L’Artisan’s opening is bright and crisp…
A few more ideas for those of you who are still shopping…
A classic: Cartier Declaration (“an original, distinctive composition that basks in a harmonious blend of cold spices”) in a 100 ml leather travel case. $110 at Nordstrom…