We may not know this but a piece of clothing can have a far deeper meaning than just a cover for our skin and to protect our modesty. A symbol of longevity and good fortune, prosperity and growth, the traditional Japanese kimono offers more to the wearer than simply cloth on their back. It’s grounding, individualistic and a reminder of where we came from and who we hope to be. In fact, the kimono has a unique and extensive history worth sharing and also has become an inspiration for a scent, find out more in The Scented Kimono Photo Harry Stonhill Imagery Hajar Djouahra The first ancestors of the kimono date back to the Heian period in Japan (794-1192). Straight...
There are fragrances that live in a world that cross from simple scents to experiences in bottles, pulling on our desire to remember rather than banking on a wish to smell great, Encore Une Fois translates to "yet again", does it manage to pull on your memories? Let's Deep Dive. Encore opens up with a beautiful salty citrus, very oceany but less "beachy", aquatic without being blue, a tad pull of green comes from the violet and the leafy orange but make no mistake, this is about the salty tones and in that process opens up for a tad smoky, for a stronger orange vibe with a bit of sour bergamot, the petitgrain gives character with it's unique bitterness. The...
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Pure Beauty Awards for the much-coveted nomination for Best New Niche Fragrance with our avant-garde and characterful new scent Le Joker. The Pure Beauty Awards celebrates the best new beauty launches to emerge in the UK market over a 12 month period and the winners will be announced in October 2020. Launched on 7th July 2020, Le Joker is our 7th fragrance. In numerology, the number seven is symbolic of wisdom and a knowledge that reality is often hidden behind an illusion or behind a mask. For our new perfume therefore, I felt it was time to expand the topical and inspirational boundaries of Art de Parfum as a brand and...
Some scents can transport you back to the exact time and place you first smelt them; to a particular time in life, or even to a particular person. From the sweet smell of cinnamon reminding you of Christmas in an instant, to the smell of your mother’s perfume when you were a child, scent memories are some of the most powerful there are.
It’s been quite a breathtaking ride so far. Full of gorgeous places and people, evocative smells, sometimes bumpy and steep. Above all it was definitely worth it.
Love,Ruta
