fragrance

Lancôme Idôle

Lancôme was founded in the 1930’s during the midst of an economic crisis, however beauty just happened to be the order of the day and Lancôme soon became a symbol of French elegance and beauty. Their latest products pay homage to their early beginnings and are inspired by the beautiful roses found amongst the ruins … Read more

Fragrance Issue 17

This issue we explore the warmly aromatic fragrance of Linden Leaves  new Vetiver and Violet fragrance diffuser,  Jo Malone’s fragrances which are very wedding-appropriate, some with new special-edition packaging and  Arquiste’s  Esencia De El Palacio Vainillas oriental perfume — which has a dark, not a sweet, edge…  

Fragrance Issue 16

Penhaligon’s Portraits The Ruthless Countess Dorothea EDP – Penhaligon’s is known for the personification of its perfumes and this one’s a real character. The bottle is a tip-off – Countess Dorothea’s a bit of a hoot, a whip-smart matriarch with a sharp wit and a penchant for scones….

Benny Castles WORLD – Issue 14

Designer and director at World and Project Runway New Zealand judge Benny Castles is very much his own man and has some ideas about how you can be yours and invent an ensemble that says just that.