Perfume is ubiquitous in Grasse, a medieval town in the south of France that produces many of the flowers used to concoct the earliest fragrances. As demonstrated by the three books below, the industry has inspired much analysis, and these writers offer readers insight into the back-room deals, ingredients and people involved. PERFUMES The A-Z … Read More →
The sheets of an unmade bed are soaked in a familiar and mildly rebarbative scent. A child at his school’s “show and tell” session informs his classmates that when you smell something, it means bits of it have gone up your nose – which is why you should never go in the bathroom straight after your … Read More →
Bibliophiles know that sitting back with a book can transport you to another world in a matter of seconds. Your imagination is widened with each flip of the page, and at the last sentence, you can’t wait to start the magical experience all over again. But that’s not just the case for novels. Perfume connoisseurs … Read More →
Imagine a scenario in which you’ve sprayed perfume, smelt heavenly and with the passage of a 4-6 hours, you’re wondering when your perfume evaporated. Having body odour can be embarrassing and it gets worse as the day progresses. But thankfully there’s a way to work around it. You could extend the effectiveness of your perfume … Read More →
While many brands continue to categorize (especially in online stores) their offerings, there are some products that simply need no gendering. Perfume certainly is one of the countless products that is still often divided between men and women, though there are several brands now who make fragrances for all genders—the only deciding factor is which … Read More →
If You Like: Gin and Tonics COURTESY Buy: Issy Miyake L’eau D’Issey Pure A fresh, chill blend of aquatic and cashmere notes, and the bottle is a classic in the making. BUY NOW L’eau D’Issey Pure, ISSY MIYAKE, $109 for 3 oz. If You Like: Gold Rushes COURTESY Buy: DKNY Nectar Love This honeycomb-jasmine mix is … Read More →
Just like seasons, your wardrobe essentials must change too. So, monsoon is a good time to invest in some new fragrances that suit the rainy days ahead. •Chic for her All Good Scents –This one features notes of green apple, hyacinth, cedar infused with bamboo and white rose. It will bring the much-needed warmth to … Read More →