Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian talks about the new Christian Dior J'Adore L'Or.
The scent of the eternity
Now researchers studying residues of balms used in the mummification of a noblewoman called Senetnay have not only revealed that many of their ingredients came from outside Egypt but also reproduced their perfume.
[...] Huber added that, working with a perfumer, the team had recreated the balms’ scent, which would be used in an exhibition at the Moesgaard Museum in Denmark this autumn.The smell of the balm has been labelled “the scent of the eternity”.
— Read more in ‘Scent of eternity’: scientists recreate balms used on ancient Egyptian mummy at The Guardian. Hat tip to Helen!
Reveal your light
Bvlgari has repackaged what's left of the Omnia line; you can see the new bottle near the end of this spot for Omnia Crystalline. (I believe the other 2 still in production are Omnia Coral and Omnia Amethyste.)
Tantalizing, rare, opulent
Tantalizing, rare, opulent. Those three adjectives are how most would probably describe oud. [...] And for those that are drawn to its mystery and alluring aroma in perfume, will also be besotted with its next chapter. As of late, perfumers are reinventing the heady note by pairing it alongside light, fresh accords. The result is fruit-oud perfumes, sweeter, more sensual scents you need to try.
— Read more in Oud Fragrances Are Finally Having Their Main Character Moment (say what?) at The Zoe Report.
It’s all gone pear-shaped
A spot for the Jo Malone English Pear Collection: English Pear & Sweet Pea and English Pear & Freesia.