A North African city with Parisian overtones. Whitewashed Haussmanian facades, Persian blinds painted blue, overwhelming heat, a touch of sulphur in the air. From trembling arcades rise delicious perfumes of white campion, privet flowers, wild jasmine, and bitter orange with its acidic notes spiced with a hint of chilli.
Contains essences of Citron, Chilli Pepper, Neroli and Jasmine Full Accord. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
Landing on the frozen asphalt of the airport, lost between the ocean and snowcapped peaks. From the coldness of the quickly-thawing landscape, there arise fragrant green and woody scents, breaths of wild plants and resins. Contains essences of Star anise, Artemisia, Absinthe, Clary Sage, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.
Contains essences of Star anise, Artemisia, Absinthe, Clary Sage, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.
Damp wood, incense, and freshly laundered linen, evoke for Sonya Park the typical smell of an old, wooden Japanese house from the neighbourhood of Aoyama. Exquisite traces of highly-chic Patchouli (damp wood) of smoked wood (Gaiac and Vetiver) and of cloves. A harmonious chord of moss accentuates the feeling of freshness.
Contains essences of Clove, Lignum Vitae, Vetiver, Patchouli, Hinokiwood Accord and Moss Acccord. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
In the painter's studio, all covered in wood panelling, time seems suspended. Through the big bay window overlooking green altitude meadows, the Northern light pours her powdery rays all over brushes, palettes, tubes, paint pots, sketched canvasses and rags still wet with linseed oil. The air is fragrant with the heady smell of turpentine mixed with lovely wisps of smoke, honey, woods, tobacco and cedar wood.
Contains essences of Spanish Turpentine, Texan Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli.
Made in the Japanese island of Awaji, using ancestral traditions and techniques, its delicate smoke exhales a delicate scent of driftwood, resins, jasmine and immortelle. Legend has it that, one day, a trunk of Agar wood was washed onto the beach. The island dwellers burned it, and the smell was so intoxicating that they decided to offer it as a gift to the Emperor, and later on erect a sanctuary.
Contains essences of driftwood, resins, jasmine, immortelle.
Buenos Aires overflows with vitality and elegance. On a summer night, in an old, lively quarter of the city, sip a drink on the terrace of a milonga, as the figures of tango dancers sway in the darkness. And let yourself be intoxicated by the languorous rhythm of the music and the exquisite scent of white flowers carried on the warm breeze.
Contains essences of Pink Peppercorn, Mandarine, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Magnolia, Violet, Heliotrope, Musk and Tonka.
Deep in an English garden with an Agatha Christie novel. A cluster of sensual, opulent roses from Morocco and fruity ones from Turkey, entwined with green, vegetable notes from violet leaves, galbanum, verbena, spicy effusions of cinnamon leaf.
Contains essences of Verbena, Morocco Rose Absolute, Turkish rose, Ylang-Ylang, Egyptian geranium, Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf, Galbanum and Violet Leaf Accord.
A spicy plunge into the heart of the old town. Narrow back streets; buildings upon buildings; an overheated atmosphere - a thousand heady flavours rise to your senses: betel, benzoin, musk and myrrh, flushes of smoked wood, vanilla emanations, herbal and eucalyptus beedies.
Contains essences of Vetiver, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Indonesian Gurjum, Patchouli, Myrrh, Vanilla, Musk and Olibanum accord.
Poised on its rock, a haunted castle. The aromatic vapours of a pure single malt, damp cedar wood, mossy stones and beeswax mingle with coolly mysterious mineral notes. Exclusive, natural and pure, this candle contains no paraffin or other petrochemical by-products. Vegetable wax candle, cotton wick.
Contains essences of Cedar Wood, Cistus, Patchouli, Moss Accord, Mineral Accord and Undergrowth Accord.
Lost in Swiss Alpine pastures, at the heart of a small and peaceful village, stands the imposing and magnificent wooden structure of the Grand Chalet. It was here, that the painter Balthus made his home, enchanted by the fragrances of milk, honey and hints of citrus from the ancient lime trees that surrounded his studio
Contains essences of Mimosa, Myrtle, Bergamot, Linden flower, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.
A hike in the wilderness, through mountain trails, following chamois and ibexes as they run and play higher up the rocky slopes. The winding path moves uphill through fragrant altitude pastures, from where the eye embraces the glacier, and then the snowy, staggering and magnificent peaks of the Grand Paradis.
Contains essence of the green and woody smell of pines and larches, whiffs of absinth, artemisia, sage and mint from the high grass and surrounding gentian.
A new mythical fragrance rises over Sunset Boulevard: a delicate dusting of iris and patchouli leads us down the yellow brick road of Hollywood studios, blending with the sunny cedarwood, eucalyptus and vetiver scents of Southern California’s luxuriant vegetation.
Contain essences of Cypress, Iris, Vetiver, Patchouli, Styrax, Tonka bean and Eucalyptus
Aloha Sunshine: the opulent fragrance of white gardenia reveals its many facets through slightly acidic notes of Californian lemon and heady Ylang-Ylang essence. Vanilla adds to this voluptuous blend with a sweet touch of sunshine.
Contains essences of Californian Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Gardenia Accord, Neroli Accord and Solar Accord
A wild-smelling pilgrimage through the celestial city, bounded by its ramparts. Following the paths to the sacred sites. Dark and secret emanations of oud, cedar wood and nutmeg, followed by the lighter, more vegetal gum resin and cypress.
Contains essences of Galbanum, Cypruswood, Nutmeg, Oud-wood Accord and Green Notes. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
A musical voyage into the fascinating world of Kingston, legendary birthplace of Rastafarianism and Reggae. Everywhere in the Jamaican capital hovers an enchanting and delicious scent of woody, earthy vetiver with a touch of patchouli and fresh green grape.
Contains essences of woody, earthy vetiver with a touch of patchouli and fresh green grapefruit.
Sun is setting on the Rokko Mountains. In the old neighbourhood of Kitano, you stroll among curious European houses built by former nostalgic foreign residents. From the streets overlooking Osaka Bay rises a warm, spicy scent of crystallised ginger, a cool, tingly fragrance of coriander root and the unctuosity of sweet fig.
Contains essences of Ceylon Cardamom, Coriander, Petitgrain Citronnier, Indian Ginger, Vetiver, Green Fig Note. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
Unabashed citrus notes of Mentha citrata, crunchy green-stem notes with fragrant accents, and the instant freshness of eucalyptus recreate a display of fresh herbs, transporting you to a village market.
Contains essences of Mint, Basil, Bergamot, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Arabian Jasmine, Green Fig, Blackcurrant, Cedar oil, Maté.
From the old harbor, through the boisterous popular neighborhoods with their narrow, steep streets. Climb all the way to the city’s heights, towards the fragrant paths that overlook the Calanques. Suddenly, everything is quiet: contemplating these wondrous places intoxicates the senses with the delightful aroma
Contains essences of the fragrant plants cooking in the sun: rosemary, lavender, lemon, clover
The tasty sensation of a slice of pastiera and an expresso at Scaturchio, the best pastry bar in Naples. Delicious almond, orange blossom and Ylang-Ylang, lightened by a refreshing touch of petitgrain and neroli.
Contains essences of Petitgrain Citronnier, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom Neroli Accord and Almond Accord.
Nara, a small, tranquil Japanese town, is home to numerous magnificent temples and shrines and a park famous for its freely roaming deer. The charming, century-old Nara Hotel, a favorite of dignitaries, offers a welcome haven of repose: We lose ourselves with delight in the city’s winding alleys.
Contains essences of Sandalwood Amyris, Sambac Jasmine, Ginger Roots, Cashmeran and Amber.
Black tea with its scent of dried hay and slight smokiness of tobacco. Breathe with pleasure the scented streams of Patchouli, Yerbe Maté and Musk, tempered by the delicate freshness of Verveine and Aromatic Lavender.
Essences of Patchouli, Yerbe Maté and Musk, tempered by the delicate freshness of Verveine and Aromatic Lavender.
The splendour of the Palais Garnier. Ballet movements in the Great Hall: entrechats, pas de deux, ronds de jambes upon sumptuous parquet floors, polished with beeswax. Richly upholstered foyers reach to the very roof of the Opera, where thick streams of honey are collected from hives which spread forth giddying notes of Absolute Beeswax, rendered sublime by minute additions of Sandlewood and Styrax resin.
Contains Benjoin, Sabdalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla, Beeswax Absolute, Honeyed Note. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
In the rough: soft leather infused with tobacco, incense, ambergris and angelica root essence. An escape into the wild desert steppe. Contains essences of angelica root, Indonesian patchouli, Balkan Tabacco absolute, Birch-wood, Incense, Ciste absolute, Vanilla Ambergris accord and Leather accord. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
Contains essences of angelica root, Indonesian patchouli, Balkan Tabacco absolute, Birch-wood, Incense, Ciste absolute, Vanilla Ambergris accord and Leather accord. Perfume designed with Françoise Caron.
An icy mist floats over the Neva. Suddenly, the rising sun lights up the sumptuous facade of the Winter Palace. Through the tall windows, its rays illuminate the stucco and the rich gilding of the ballrooms. The air is imbued with the scent of the tsarinas: an exuberance of musky patchouli mixed with the delicious perfume of white flowers.
Contains essences of Vetiver, Patchouli, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Virginia Cedar and White Musk.
Overlooking the river Seine, like a mysterious starship navigating the mysterious turbulence of artists’ imaginations, it dominates the view. A troubling fragrance floats between the raw cement walls of its wide, maze-like passageways, where a crowd of zealous and enlightened visitors feverishly gathers: intoxicating wisps of smoky wood, warm skin and metallic vibrations.
Contains essences of Cedar Wood, Juniper, Gaïac Wood, Oak Moss and Cashemeran. Perfume designed with Christophe Raynaud. In collaboration with the Palais de Tokyo.
Under the historic dome of the Paradis Latin, overlooking the room meticulously prepared for the dinner-show, the artists’ dressing rooms are abuzz. The slow metamorphosis of frivolous Marquises, of rustling cancan dancers, of bird-men, of rhinestone-winged archangels in a whirlwind of fragrances of naked skin, of powder, of lipstick, of glittering make-up.
Contains essences of powder, lipstick, and glittering make-up.
A dreamy journey back in time: next stop, Porte des Lilas. Upon exiting the famous 1920s metro station, the staircase carries the delighted traveler towards the neat rows of charming little houses with gardens planted with mauve lilacs that spill joyfully over their fences. One is intoxicated by their delicious, verdant fragrance, mingled here and there with hints of rose and jasmine.
Contains essences of Italian Bergamot, Madagascar Ylang Ylang, Indian Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Heliotrope, and Musk.
Wintergreen and Beach grass. Endless sandy beaches and wild vegetation surround the New England artist enclave of Provincetown. Intoxicating fresh air and sea mist combine with the scents of wild berries, beach grass, wintergreen and cedar that have grown for millennia around the dunes and salty marshlands.
Contains essential oils of star anise, basil, Italian bergamot, Texan cedar, coriander, eucalyptus, fennel, Indian ginger and peppermint.
Late afternoon. The boutique door opens on to the asphalt of Old Paris. An enticing scent immediately floods the premises. A powdery cloud, a few delicate green notes and a jasmine rose accord merge deliciously with the amber and leather atmosphere
Contains essences of Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose Absolute, Ylang-Ylang, Aldehyde Notes, Amber Leather Accord, Powdery Musk.
Off the coast of Gabon, in the Gulf of Guinea, nestles the paradisal island of Sao Tomé, with its tourist-free beaches, ancient forests, and timber houses. It is known as Chocolate Island, for the inimitable taste and aroma of the cocoa beans grown on its plantations
. The air is filled with the captivating scent of dark chocolate, a delicious hint of bitterness with slightly woody, smoky, and vanilla notes, that delight visitors.
The interlaced lanes and cobblestones in this pastel and ochre old city hide the secret address of the famous Swedish Bitters Elixir. King Gustav II would give it to his Viking warriors to render them invincible. An inebriating mixture of wild plants, clove, lavandin, myrrh, vetiver and clary sage escapes from the bottle.
Contains essences of Clary Sage, Haiti Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Brasil Orange, Lavandin, Petitgrain and Clove.
An enchanting stop ashore a legendary island: Stromboli, with its rivers of lava and fire, tufts of white smoke and black sand beaches. From the sunny alleys of Ginostra, a small fishing town with dazzling white houses, take a walk uphill towards the volcano, among the lemon, bigarade orange and olive trees: their smell is intoxicating, an intense mix of citrus fruits mixed with warm thyme, coriander, basilic and jasmine, vibrating together in the scorching air.
ontains essences of Lemon, Bergamot, Coriander Leaf, Basilic, Lavender, Thyme, Jasmine, Patchouli, Oak Moss and Cloves.
Planted in the Arizona desert, surrounded by giant cactuses with amazing shapes, stands Tucson. Wander downtown, along streets lined by colourful houses. Crushed by the heat, take a break in the shadow of a mesquite, watered by a little glass of mezcal.
Essences lightly smokey and sweet aromas of wild grasses, parched wood, immortelle flowers, and red earth, burnt by the sun.
