One cannot deny that an appealing perfume bottle lends more allure to the juice inside. The New York Times article “Smoke and Mirrors” by Chandler Burr explores the topic of perfume packaging.
One cannot deny that an appealing perfume bottle lends more allure to the juice inside. The New York Times article “Smoke and Mirrors” by Chandler Burr explores the topic of perfume packaging.
April 20, 2024 at 8:04am
Thanks for this – I am counting the days until the lilies of the valley are in full bloom. I am happy to own a bottle of Diorissimo EdT from…April 20, 2024 at 2:56am
I think you really captured something (sadly) when you said today’s perfumes are designed to be likeable rather than memorable. I would add “instantly” likeable; drydowns are often disappointing. There…April 19, 2024 at 3:36pm
I just discovered Le Jardin de Monsieur Li! Such a lovely, zingy jasmine! I am not much of a floral guy, but this perfume is such a treat! Spring in…April 19, 2024 at 12:59pm
I’m in L’artisan’s Histiores d’Oranger, which I love. I was a fan of Annick Goutal’s Neroli, and I bought Eascale a Portofino , but this is pretty perfect, since the…
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Campaspe: Interesting article, but most frustrating that he describes the original Je Reviens bottle as the most beautiful of all, yet it is left off of the slide show! **sulks** August 9, 2005 at 10:01pm
Victoria: I noticed that too. Have you ever had a chance to browse through Caron book (the one they sell at the boutique)? The vintage bottles are stunning. August 9, 2005 at 10:11pm