mid-April, Diptyque-induced autumnal nostalgia: Luella, Peter Jensen F/W '09
[Above]: So I'm utterly aware that it is in fact April, and that I should probably be talking about Earth Day* or what to wear to Seder (Passover Prêt-à-Porter?); but I'm completely obsessed with the essence of John Galliano... which Diptyque really should have considered calling "the true essence of Halloween" and released in tandem with a True Hollywood Story on the legendary Gibraltarian himself!
Oy, who am I kidding? E! actually has Kimora Lee-Lagerfeld-Hates-Me (and rightfully so) Simmons commenting on fashion! Quelle horreur!
The fragrance was meticulously formulated by wondernose Olivia Giacobetti, the acclaimed perfumer of Diptyque Philosykos, Frederic Malle En Passant, Hermès Hiris, Hôtel Costes, and L'Artisan Thé Pour un Été (among other highly-esteemed fragrances).
The candle exudes a folksy, fairy tale-of-a-scent reminiscent of smoldering birch embers mulling cider in a log cabin. Distinctive notes of moss and myrrh bewitchingly round out the sweeping autumnal scene. Added touches of iris and vanilla musk add a slightly more wordly and subtly avant-garde flair to an otherwise primitive perfume.
*All the Diptyque fragrances are in fact completely natural - whether they are composed of floral, fruity, green, spicy, or woodsy notes - the French company has never used synthetic fragrance in developing any of its products. The individually hand-poured candles burn for an average of 50 to 60 hours, so why not reduce your carbon footprint by turning off the lights and frolicking candle-in-hand à la Little House on the Prairie? Oh and they're even topped off with a lead-free wick to boot.
bunny BISOUS
oxo jf
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