scented

Speaking of scents, we mustn’t forget Patrick Suskind’s Perfume. Have you read it?

Given the general stench of 18th-century cities, good perfumers were held in high regard. However, Grenouille the misfit, scorned by society throughout his life, hasn’t the heart to create pretty perfumes for society’s elite….

Perfume or cologne can make a sublime, subtle impact when the scent complements the wearer. I lean towards natural oils – effervescent tangerine mixed with a woodsy cedar, or something along those lines. But, oh, when in NY, I love a trip to the lovely  Aedes de Venustas. Have you been? They offer a selection of rare international fragrances – and for $15  they’ll send you samples of five fragrances of your choice.

I also love Le Labo. As stated on their site – when you wear their perfumes, you’ll realize instantly how different they are from traditional perfumes. I agree with them! Their scents are made to order, allowing the composition to stay fresh, with the essential oil concentrates staying separate from the alcohol until the absolute last moment. They have a wonderful selection of scents that can go either way – masculine or feminine. That part is my favorite. What’s better than sharing a bit of your scent with your sweet one?