Jessica Radloff (Glamour, Senior West Coast Editor)

Beautyhabit visit by Jessica Radloff, Glamour, Senior West Coast Editor (Instagram Story Post)...

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"@beautyhabit...I walked out of there smelling like a damn delight."

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Ligne St. Barth Homme Eau de Parfum for Men as seen on ChampagneLiving.net...

and available online at Beautyhabit

The Best Luxury Gifts For The Man In Your Life This Father's Day

Discover the ultimate indulgence for the extraordinary dads in your life with our exclusive luxury gift guide for Father’s Day. From sophisticated tech accessories to opulent home goods, we have curated a selection of exquisite gifts that exude refinement and celebrate the exceptional. Delight your father with timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship, as we present a range of meticulously chosen items that showcase the epitome of luxury. Whether he appreciates the finest wines, refined fragrances, upscale coffee, and drinks, or fashion and sleep products that set him apart, our gift guide is a treasure trove of inspiration to express your deep appreciation and honor the remarkable fathers who deserve nothing but the best.

We’ve chosen eight items that will make Dad say “you didn’t have to, but I’m so glad that you did.”

Ligne St. Barth Homme

With an unmistakable spa concept that combines Caribbean peacefulness with feel-good pampering, Ligne St. Barth Homme’s fragrances are the perfect gift. They have three new fragrances in their luxurious collection made from the fruits and flowers of the Caribbean crafted naturally from recipes handed down from the Island’s original settlers, the Arawak Indians, they come in a bold new fragrance collection just for men that give the traditional fragrances of the Islands a modern twist. Perfect for a Dad who’s at once tuned into the classics but loves to add a fresh, vital modern edge to his style. Better than a colorful tie, these new fragrances bring a sense of pulsing energy and excitement.

L’Original – Virile citrus floral.  Feels like a sea breeze on the skin. The DNA of St Barth. Now in an Eau de Parfum.

Vetiver – Green, smoky sophisticated made with the finest Haitian Vetiver. Modern classic men love.

Islander – Rich woody scent – updated with surprising spices  Genuinely, historically, a favorite of the Pirates of the Caribbean now reimagined by Ligne St Barth.

Photo by Jean-Philippe Piter

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Ligne St. Barth Homme Eau de Parfum for Men as seen on Manedged.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Ligne St. Barth - Father's Day 2023

A New Trio of Eau de Parfum for Men

Fragrances from Ligne St Barth, full of the spice, spirit, and flavors of the islands will enliven your summer with invigorating sensuality. This summer sees the introduction of three stunning Eau de Parfums for men.

Vetiver Eau de Parfum
The fresh green plant-rich scent of a sunny Caribbean morning after a stormy dark evening defines this elegant fragrance. Island citrus, herbs, and spicy Jamaican Pepper add a refined finish to this tropical fragrance.

L’Original Eau de Parfum
World famous, L’Original so perfectly captures the essence of the Caribbean. The scent is so evocative that one can almost hear the gentle sound of palm trees swaying in the trade winds with each application. L’Original captures the invigorating salty sea spray, complimented by the freshness of citrus and aromatics like lavender and rosemary.

With unique vigor, each of these three Eau de Parfums from Ligne St Barth is truly transportive and evocative of the day and nights spent on the Caribbean Islands.

Islander Eau de Parfum
Rum production on the Caribbean islands has been a constant since the 17th century. The legends of this spirit, its creation, and its allure are tied intrinsically to the histories of the Islands. Islander de Parfum is inspired by the story of Bay Rum. This precious amber liquor, aged in wood barrels, is distinct in its flavor and delectable aroma. With top notes of lime, Vetiver, and West Indian bay leaf, and woody base notes the scent of rum prevails with a warm familiarity to anyone who has visited the islands.

Photo by David Lewis Taylor

Glamour.com

Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima Eau de Parfum as seen on Glamour.com...

21 Summer Beauty Products Glamour Editors Can't Live Without

From white-cast-free SPF to travel-size hair oil, these are our 2023 beach bag essentials.

No matter your seasonal style, certain summer beauty products are simply nonnegotiable. Obviously, sunscreen is an essential—especially those that wear well under makeup and won’t leave a white cast. But as a proud member of the greasy-girl club, I won’t (and don’t) survive the season without an emergency assortment of oil-combatting setting powder, lots and lots of dry shampoo, and something that helps prevent thigh chafing too.

As for other Glamour editors’ warm weather MVPs? They count bold blush, shimmering eye shadows, and fruit-forward fragrances among their must-haves. So whether you’re oily, dry, always sweaty like me, or someone who refuses to leave the comfort of their AC, we’ve rounded up 21 summer beauty products Glamour editors call their 2023 beach bag essentials.

Scroll on so you don’t have to think twice before hitting the beach, and get ready to screenshot. You (and your tan) can thank us later.

Eau d’Italie Acqua Decima Eau de Parfum Spray

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum as seen on Fragrantica.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset - Plus Some Insights From Sebastian Alvarez Murena

Mystic Sunset by Eau d'Italie

Mystic Sunset is a modern gourmand fruity-floral fragrance that joined the Eau d'Italie collection in 2022. Officially described as irresistible and unforgettable, the scent blends osmanthus, cassis, jasmine, saffron, sugar, and cedar wood, pervading a thoughtful, artistic expression of calm and happiness. It is an homage to the soul-warming sunsets of Positano - among the most famous in the world. Watching the brilliant red orb of the sun slide behind the cliffs in Positano is a nightly ritual in the Summer from the terrace at the iconic Le Sirenuse - still owned by the Sersale family after 70 years.

Viewed from the sea, the cliffside village of Positano is set in a breathtaking vertical panorama of colors: the green of the Monti, the white, pink, and yellow of the Mediterranean houses, the silvery grey of pebble beaches, and the blue of the sea. In this beautiful location, Sebastian Alvarez Mureno and Marina Sersale, the founders of the lines Eau d'Italie and ALTAIA, find inspiration to create their perfumes. Through her father, Marina Sersale is part of the Sersale family that founded and still owns the famous and award-winning 5-star hotel, an individual, eclectic, and beautifully curated place. Movie stars such as Grace Kelly, Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Fellini, but also Jackie Onassis, and many others used to enjoy staying at this little corner of Paradise and have been an endless source of inspiration for Eau d'Italie perfumes (see Un Bateau pour Capri inspired by Grace Kelly boarding a wooden Riva speedboat headed to Capri). As I understood, also David Bowie was a guest of Le Sirenuse and became a fan of the signature Eau d'Italie perfume.

Mystic Sunset is a scent that has been well-received, and it is not hard to understand why. It captivates me so readily. Moderately sweet, slightly juicy, and comfortably warm, Mystic Sunset is right up my alley, as I am fond of perfumes that exhibit cozy and relaxing themes, such as the smell of vacation and sun-kissed skin.

There are several olfactory ways to depict the feeling of solar warmth in which you let your body soften while dozing on a sandy beach after a swim in the refreshing waves. Usually, these perfumes contain accords reminiscent of sun cream: tropical flowers, vanilla pods, amber, and sometimes some salty notes to reproduce the idea of seawater. I think Mystic Sunset conjures up far-away, white sand beaches and sun-tanned warm bodies in a sophisticated and serene way without being too forceful with the theme. I imagine the murmur of the voices of those who leave the beach late, slowly heading towards the bar by the sea for a cocktail before dinner, pleasant muted music in the background while the increasingly incandescent sun is about to set in the calm sea. And while enjoying the first sip of Aperol Spritz with eyes closed, you find yourself relieved to know the loud notes of coconut, tiare, and vanilla were forgotten by the boatmen on the island of Mainstream Summer Flankers—no trace of those in Mystic Sunset.

On the one hand, I feel caressed by the honeyed, ripe, and at the same time effervescent tones of osmanthus combined with a completely non-indolic solar jasmine, and on the other, I'm warmed by a firm structure offered by saffron and woody notes with some decadent crème-brûlée breezes towards the base. The perfume brings a delicious aroma that will remain on the skin from sunset to sunrise. Since the multifaceted saffron can be quite a difficult note for some, I must specify that here, despite being pronounced, it doesn't feel metallic, leathery, or medicinal, but it arises at the surface to suggest warmth through its piquant quality. 

As I see it, this is a delightful scent, luxuriously rich and long-lasting, that artfully braids together character, passion, and fun, and I would love to keep it at hand in a large canvas bag on my next holiday.

I had the opportunity to ask Sebastian Alvarez Murena (one of the founders of the Eau d'Italie and ALTAIA lines) a few questions about his brands and would like to share with you his answers:

Could you please tell us how it all started for you?

Eau d'Italie was born over twenty years ago for the 50^th anniversary of Hotel Le Sirenuse. We decided to make a fragrance that would encapsulate the sensations of being on the terrace of the hotel, and we did so by working around a note of terracotta heated by the sun, the terracotta of the tiles and vases on the terrace. ALTAIA was born later on when Marina and I discovered the extraordinary connection between our families well before we met in Positano in 2001. In the mid-nineteen century, my great-great-great grandfather, General Bartolomé Mitre, became Argentina's first president. He passed a decree allowing foreigners to invest in Argentina, and there entered the scene a remarkable man called James Morrison, Marina's great-great-great-grandfather, who, from humble origins at the age of 32, had amassed one of the greatest fortunes in the United Kingdom. His family went to Argentina and built the railways, acting on the decree my ancestor had issued. 

And so we came up with the ALTAIA brand name, which stands for 'A Long Time Ago In Argentina.'

What role did perfume play in your life before you founded your brands? 

We've always been perfume lovers and enjoy both personal and home fragrances.

How would you define the style of your perfumes?

Contemporary, elegant, balanced (or at least we hope so!)

How do you source your ingredients?

We don't; the suppliers we work with do.

What is your favorite raw material?

We have no particular favorite raw materials. Rather, I would say that each fragrance calls for some specific raw materials to tell its story.

What inspires you? 

For the Eau d'Italie fragrances, well, Italy! And in particular, Positano and Le Sirenuse, which are a world on their own. Whereas for ALTAIA, both England and Argentina are sources of inspiration, as well as memories of our families.

Are there particular people you have in mind when you think of a new fragrance or a place or moment in time? 

People, no, not really. Whereas places and moments, yes, as explained above on how Eau d'Italie and ALTAIA were born.

What are the challenges you face when working on new creations?

The challenge is to make fragrances that not only please us but also the audience we are playing for, so to speak.

How do you explain the success of your brands?

I guess we have happily managed to speak to an audience that appreciates what we do.

Often brands collaborate closely with perfumers giving them specific briefs and suggestions with abstract ideas like emotions, nuances, and olfactive terms. Yet, there are cases when they give carte blanche, which allows the creator total liberty. Can you please describe to us what your approach is in the creative process? 

It changes from case to case, but I would say we are more of the first type.

I know it is impossible not to be biased about your Altaia and Eau d'Italie collections, but what fragrances do you like and wear the most from these two lines?

Both Marina and I have a special affection for the signature Eau d'Italie fragrance, as well as Acqua Decima and Jardin du Poète. We also wear Wonder of You and Yu Son from ALTAIA. That said, we most often wear the fragrances we are working on.

What are your projects for the future? Are you working on a new composition right now? 

Yes, of course! We are working on a new fragrance for Eau d'Italie and one for ALTAIA, but it's still a work in progress.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

Fragrantica.com

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum as seen on Fragrantica.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Any Day Now by ALTAIA - Plus Some Insights From Sebastian Alvarez Murena

Any Day Now by ALTAIA

Any Day Now has joined the collection of ALTAIA in 2022 and is a spicy-woody rose featuring black pepper, Damask rose, Oud, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, and amber.

"Nothing but a miracle could have produced a love story a hundred and fifty years in the making, and this proves that no matter what we think as we make our way through life, love is always just 'round the corner, ready to woo us away. All we have to do is keep our hearts open, and love will be caressing like the petals of a rose, deep as the roots of an oak." -Brand website.

This fragrance is a study in chiaroscuro where the bright side is provided by a high-spirited and passionate rose that contrasts with the darkness surrounding it. Nothing new, in theory, you might think; we've seen this before. The neo-gothic rose drenched in dark oud, all muddy and murky at the base from patchouli oils and bitten by flames of hot ambers, is a recurring template in all perfumery sectors with few, barely there, twists. It's as if all the combinations of this chypre type have already been tried, right? It requires an extensive imagination to avoid redundancy when working with these elements. Still, some houses, like Altaia, move away from the regular pattern of dark and murky combinations to break new ground, depicting a new, exciting biography for their rose through a well-thought-out dosage of each note surrounding the flower.

Any Day Now skips any ephemeral preliminary tones, diving directly into the charms of a kaleidoscopically rich rose, a rose with a hint of sweet spice and a fascinating, untroubled, and effortless charisma. 

Towards the base, the texture becomes silky, and a deep, ripe sweetness, like rose nectar, takes shape. It's precisely because of this that it appears beautifully candid to me, as I lose myself in my own thoughts while observing how it develops on my skin. The strength of this fragrance comes from its certainty of not having to be intrusive through a massive sillage. This is the type of lightness that I seek, especially when it comes to roses, combined with control and clarity, which seems so rare to encounter. Because usually when the oud joins the rose, things get too bold and heavy, yet here the peculiar, funky barnyard dimension of oud is absent, and only the quietest musky animalic shades, soft as kitten paws, are prevalent. In fact, lacking its raw authenticity, the oud only paints a diffused ombré effect on the delicate petals, creating depth and volume, while the touch of patchouli registers to complement the formula by subtly anchoring the scent in a fertile forest ground, like spreading a black velvet voluptuousness at the feet of the beloved, majestic rose. Therefore, the darkest elements are present but feel hushed, conspiring from underneath to create the best environment for this rose to bloom and shine in all its glory.

I had the opportunity to ask Sebastian Alvarez Murena (one of the founders of the Eau d'Italie and ALTAIA lines) a few questions about his brands and would like to share with you his answers:

Could you please tell us how it all started for you?

Eau d'Italie was born over twenty years ago for the 50^th anniversary of Hotel Le Sirenuse. We decided to make a fragrance that would encapsulate the sensations of being on the terrace of the hotel, and we did so by working around a note of terracotta heated by the sun, the terracotta of the tiles and vases on the terrace. ALTAIA was born later on when Marina and I discovered the extraordinary connection between our families well before we met in Positano in 2001. In the mid-nineteen century, my great-great-great grandfather, General Bartolomé Mitre, became Argentina's first president. He passed a decree allowing foreigners to invest in Argentina, and there entered the scene a remarkable man called James Morrison, Marina's great-great-great-grandfather, who, from humble origins at the age of 32, had amassed one of the greatest fortunes in the United Kingdom. His family went to Argentina and built the railways, acting on the decree my ancestor had issued. 

And so we came up with the ALTAIA brand name, which stands for 'A Long Time Ago In Argentina.'

What role did perfume play in your life before you founded your brands? 

We've always been perfume lovers and enjoy both personal and home fragrances.

How would you define the style of your perfumes?

Contemporary, elegant, balanced (or at least we hope so!)

How do you source your ingredients?

We don't; the suppliers we work with do.

What is your favorite raw material?

We have no particular favorite raw materials. Rather, I would say that each fragrance calls for some specific raw materials to tell its story.

What inspires you? 

For the Eau d'Italie fragrances, well, Italy! And in particular, Positano and Le Sirenuse, which are a world on their own. Whereas for ALTAIA, both England and Argentina are sources of inspiration, as well as memories of our families.

Are there particular people you have in mind when you think of a new fragrance or a place or moment in time? 

People, no, not really. Whereas places and moments, yes, as explained above on how Eau d'Italie and ALTAIA were born.

What are the challenges you face when working on new creations?

The challenge is to make fragrances that not only please us but also the audience we are playing for, so to speak.

How do you explain the success of your brands?

I guess we have happily managed to speak to an audience that appreciates what we do.

Often brands collaborate closely with perfumers giving them specific briefs and suggestions with abstract ideas like emotions, nuances, and olfactive terms. Yet, there are cases when they give carte blanche, which allows the creator total liberty. Can you please describe to us what your approach is in the creative process? 

It changes from case to case, but I would say we are more of the first type.

I know it is impossible not to be biased about your Altaia and Eau d'Italie collections, but what fragrances do you like and wear the most from these two lines?

Both Marina and I have a special affection for the signature Eau d'Italie fragrance, as well as Acqua Decima and Jardin du Poète. We also wear Wonder of You and Yu Son from ALTAIA. That said, we most often wear the fragrances we are working on.

What are your projects for the future? Are you working on a new composition right now? 

Yes, of course! We are working on a new fragrance for Eau d'Italie and one for ALTAIA, but it's still a work in progress.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

Manedged.com

Ligne St. Barth Homme Islander as seen on Manedged.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Our Favorite Types of Cologne: 8 Must-Have Fragrances for Men

Our Top Picks: Men's Best Fragrances 2023

Ligne St. Barth Homme Islander Eau de Parfum

Get ready to upgrade your fragrance game with Eau de Parfum Islander. Inspired by the epic tale of Bay Rum, this woody men’s perfume takes you on a journey back to the 16th century. Sailors discovered the fragrant leaves of the West Indian Bay tree, which unleashed instant freshness when rubbed on the skin. Fast forward to Caribbean farmers shipping sugar to Europe and enterprising slaves turning fermented molasses into a mind-blowing alcoholic beverage. One ingenious sailor infused bay leaves, creating bay rum. Islanders added spices, citrus zest, and cinnamon, making it a staple in pampering rituals. Ligne St. Barth adds a modern twist with lime, vetiver, and Guatemalan cardamom, resulting in a fusion of freshness and warmth. Experience the spirit of the Caribbean with Eau de Parfum Islander and elevate your scent game, bro!

Photo by Man'Edged Mag

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Child Perfume Scented Candle and Roll On as seen on champagneliving.net...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Mommy Needs A Break - A Gift Guide To Help Her Relax

Mom's Do A Lot!

You already know as many (or most) of you are moms yourself (or dads who watch their wives handle just about EVERYTHING). They cook, clean, do laundry, take care of their children, work, and are always there when you need them. They are the ones who make sure that everyone is fed, clothed, and taken care of. Moms are often the glue that holds families together.

The Gift of a Relaxing Day

Child Perfume & Candle

Whisk Mom away to a place she remembers with this NEW natural, vegan candle from Child Perfume. The candle is made from a blend of coconut and soy blend wax with a cotton wick that will remind her of a joyful, relaxed, beach (especially on a winter’s day). She will love the experience of the natural, heady scent of pure white flowers. This fragrance is a loving invitation to just feel beautifully at ease in your own skin. It’s a cult classic with a celebrity following that includes Jen Aniston.

The child perfume-scented candle is a feminine blend of white florals - vanilla, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose, and magnolia – layered with demure hints of lilac, rose, and violet. Subtle close to the skin scent makes this fragrance a favorite among Hollywood celebrities. The perfume is available in the classic natural oil roll-on perfume from child.

Photo by Child Perfume

Fashionista.com

Child Perfume Scented Candle as seen on Fashionista.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

The Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in April

Including a slew of new candles, a restorative scalp tonic...

Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we're constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we've rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.

April: a month full of wedding season preparations, press previews and indecisive weather. But amid all the busy schedules, team Fashionista remains focused on testing out new beauty products to join our continuously growing collection of skin-care, makeup, hair-care, fragrance and wellness favorites.

This month, we tried a gentle cleanser, a hooded-eye-friendly mascara and a pore-cleansing body wash with a lingering, irresistible scent. We also fell in love with a slew of scented candles to suit our team's variety of olfactory tastes.

Child Perfume Scented Candle

"I'm not a huge candle person, but if the fragrance hits just right, I'm all in. With a floral fragrance featuring notes of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and magnolia, this scent imbues my bedroom atmosphere with a much-needed sense of calm." —JS

Photo by Child Perfume

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Child Perfume Roll On as seen on forbes.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

The Best Mother's Day Gifts For New Moms

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and if there’s anyone who deserves to be pampered and spoiled on May 14, 2023, it’s new moms. From around-the-clock feeds to multiple middle-of-the-night wakings, becoming a parent is both magical and exhausting all at once. It’s a major milestone worth celebrating with something super special, just for her, with these best Mother’s Day gifts for new moms.

According Amy Lundy, founder of The Mother of All Baby Showers and mom to three children, the best Mother’s Day gifts for new moms is exactly what they ask for. “Maybe it’s jewelry, a spa day, a house cleaner or a new bag—every woman is different,” she says. “Some moms want shoes, perfume or flowers, while others want a night away at a hotel alone or something more practical.” Hello, cozy sweatpants and meal delivery service.

The one gift she does suggest steering clear from is items specifically for the baby. “Moms put everyone before themselves all year long, so do your best to let that special mom in your life know how much they mean to you in words, deeds and gifts that are meaningful to her.”

Whether it’s her first Mother’s Day ever or she’s on her third kid and could really use some self-care, we’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day gifts for new moms—and every type of mom at that. Read on to discover the dreamiest pajamas for hibernating at home during those early days, an Internet-famous cup to keep breastfeeding moms hydrated and so much more.

The Perfume Oil With An A-List Following

Child Perfume Roll On

The sensual, not-so-secret scent of basically everyone in Hollywood, from Hilary Duff to Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian. This cult-classic, floral fragrance makes the perfect gift for new moms, evoking an aura of serenity, childlike simplicity and instantly transporting her to her happy place. If you could bottle up a dreamy day at a secluded beach, this perfume oil would be it.

Photo by Child Perfume

Forbes.com

Eau d'Italie Liquid Soap and Hand & Body Lotion as seen on Forbes.com...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Luxury Beauty Products From Around The World

What Mom wouldn’t want to be a gorgeous globetrotter? Now she can – without the jet lag. For the past 15 years I have compiled (and sampled and sniffed) some of the world’s best beauty products – and today you can purchase them for Mom – so she can experience a fabulous destination – without the travel issues and packing problems. (Of course, if you add first-class, round-trip air tickets to your gift, you just might become Mom’s favorite.) But now, for the immediate, let us spray!

Positano - Eau d'Italie Le Sirenuse Positano

“Ciao bella!” is what Mom will say to this posh perfume that comes from one of Italy’s most famous luxury hotels. It is inspired by the enchanting aromas of the Mediterranean and the refined charm of Positano’s iconic hotel, Le Sirenuse. Eau d'Italie offers a fresh new collection of uniquely Italian bath and body products. Each is beautifully fragranced, and there is a choice of eight scents inspired by the very essence of Italy including the award-winning Eau d'Italie signature scent evoking a stay at this famed, first-class property. The mild liquid soap gently cleans and soothes hands and body, and it's perfectly paired with the new luxurious, hydrating hand and body lotion. Each is artisanally made with natural vegetal ingredients plus almond oil and shea butter. In my opinion, that’s amore!

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

Forbes.com

Ligne St. Barth Vanilla Body Lotion as seen on Forbes.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Luxury Beauty Products From Around The World

What Mom wouldn’t want to be a gorgeous globetrotter? Now she can – without the jet lag. For the past 15 years I have compiled (and sampled and sniffed) some of the world’s best beauty products – and today you can purchase them for Mom – so she can experience a fabulous destination – without the travel issues and packing problems. (Of course, if you add first-class, round-trip air tickets to your gift, you just might become Mom’s favorite.) But now, for the immediate, let us spray!

ST. BARTH: LIGNE ST. BARTH

This gorgeous line of goodies is made in St. Barth from native fruits and flowers, crafted from recipes that originated with the island’s Arawak Indians and were handed down in entrepreneur Herve Brin’s family. (My sources tell me that Steven Spielberg and Michael Kors stock up on the Homme fragrance when they are on the island.) The fantastic vanilla body lotion is my absolute favorite – featuring West Indies vanilla, with an avocado oil base, and adorably packaged in re-purposed rum bottles. I never knew the Caribbean could smell so intoxicating! Ligne St. Barth can be found at beautyhabit.com as well as luxury wellness destinations throughout the world including in the USA at The Fountainbleau in Miami and Shutters on the Beach in Santa. Monica.

Photo by Ligne St. Barth

Fashionista.com

Child Perfume Roll On as seen on Fashionista.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

The Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in March

Including spring-y floral scents, curl-defining hair gel and skin-replenishing moisturizing masks.

Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we're constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we've rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.

Fewer snowy days and increasingly drizzly skies can only mean one thing: Spring is here. But no amount of rain will keep team Fashionista from finding a whole new range of makeup and wellness products to test out (including a waterproof mascara that keeps things smudge-free, even amid all that precipitation).

Other finds that have officially made our list of new beauty favorites? In March, we discovered a lightweight foundation that practically melts into skin, multipurpose concealer that instantly brightens undereyes and daily sunscreen that doesn't leave behind that dreaded white cast.

Child Perfume Oil Roll On

"This uplifting blend of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and magnolia makes for a scent that I truly can't get enough of (seriously, I can't stop sniffing my wrists)." — JS

Photo by Child Perfume

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ALTAIA Any Day Now as seen on thebeautyalchemist.com...

and available online at Beautyhabit

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

Any Day Now is the newest from ALTAIA, celebrating the 150 year history in Argentina between the two families of the husband and wife team behind the brand.

Any Day Now is a spicy rose, a favorite scent type for me. It's a dark rose mixed with musk, woods and spice. A rich rose at the beginning with a sharp tone to it at times. This is a rose with edge. Her thorns haven't been stripped away but she's not super prickly either.

The woods and the rose mingle pretty equally most of the time. Think of roses nestled into the fallen logs of cedar ringed woods and you get the idea. By the full drydown it's a softer scent wearing closer to the skin, ambery rose with less bite and the patchouli giving it some warmth and depth.  

A romantic scent. One for an assured grown up.

Photo by The Beauty Alchemist

Forbes.com

ALTAIA Any Day Now as seen on Forbes.com...

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ALTAIA Any Day Now Me Eau de Parfum: The Best New Fragrances Of Winter 2023

A burning fire. Crisp mountain air. A moody winter bouquet. Those are just a few of the favorite smells of winter, and new perfumes have literally bottled them up into beautiful fragrances. Embrace the chill in the air and the frost around your windows with a scent that’s made to make the most of winter. From sweet to sultry and everything in between, there are plenty of options to help you switch up your scent this season. Give this best new fragrance of winter 2023 a whiff to see what we mean.

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

A love story told through perfume, this woody, spicy floral tells the timeless tale well. A spritz is meant to open your heart, which explains the meeting of Damascus rose and oud. The juice is rounded out with black pepper, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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The scent of summer in winter

Who wouldn’t want to visit Le Sirenuse?  This fabled Italian resort, centrally located in Positano, is 650 feet from the Amalfi Coast and its beautiful beaches. It features an oyster bar, a Michelin-starred restaurant and elegant rooms with private balconies. But if you can’t get there this year, may I suggest the next-best thing?  How about a bottle of the new destination fragrance – a hot new trend – that captures all the enticing scents of the region?  

Mystic Sunset is Eau d'Italie’s latest fragrance, blending notes of saffron, osmanthus, jasmine, cassis, sugar cane and cedar. It’s a modern gourmand – at once floral and fruity, indulgent and enticing and, like the memory of your time in Positano, it lingers forever. 

Marina Sersale, whose family established Le Sirenuse 70 years ago in their 18th-century summer palazzo on the Amalfi Coast, and her husband, Sebastian Alvarez-Murena, created Eau d’Italie as a way of bringing the essence of Italy to all who cherish that magical, mystical place. There are 12 fragrances in the collection since the original Eau d’Italie was launched and became a favorite of rock icon David Bowie.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Life of the Party

Jet-set Scent: Eau d’Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum

If you’ve vacationed at Le Sirenuse on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, now you can wear a scent that recalls the magic. Eau d'Italie’s latest fragrance Mystic Sunset, with its bottle dressed in red, white, and gold hues, pays homage to Positano’s famous fiery sunsets while embodying the scents of jasmine and cedarwood.

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Top Hostess Gifts and Home Essentials for Holiday Entertaining

Child Perfume

Evoke the vibes of a lush Southern California garden with Child Perfume scented candle, body creme and perfume.  This cult classic and Hollywood favorite mesmerizes with wafts of exotic white florals, lush jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and magnolia.  An award-winning cult-favorite with a devoted celebrity following, CHILD Perfume remains a rare jewel for those in the know, and is coveted by fragrance lovers all over the globe.

Photo by Child Perfume

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Gifts That Will Make You Feel Good

Whether it's through skincare, beauty, and even home products, this holiday season is all about feeling good. Here are some of our holiday favorites with brands that are founded by Latinos, owned by women, and also brands focused on 100% organic and real ingredients.

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

The holidays are all about love, so why not gift a scent that represents that? What makes this fragrance special is that it includes notes of Damascus rose, sandalwood, cedar wood, and amber. Just like the richness of the scent, the history of the brand will sweep you away. Celebrating a love story 150 years in the making, ALTAIA is a celebration of the love of the founders, Marina and Sebastián, and the extraordinary circumstances of their families' past.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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21 Best Soy Candles for a Cozy, Nontoxic Night In

These soy candles let you enjoy lovely fragrances without a lot of unwanted chemicals and artificial ingredients.

Candles are a terrific way to give any space a warm, cozy feel. Plus, you have a virtually endless array of scents to choose from, so you can pick a fragrance that sets the mood you’re seeking. But if you prefer natural, eco-friendly ingredients, candles made from soy wax are a great choice.

Janelle Schmidt, an artisan candle maker who sells creations like this hand-poured soy snowflake candle on Etsy, says soy is an ideal choice for those concerned about the environment. “Natural soy is made from soybeans and avoids all fossil fuels,” Schmidt says, adding that she recommends looking for candles with essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances. “Search for brands with the label ‘clean scent and phthalate free' to make sure your candles burn clean, sans nasty carcinogens, toxins and other hazardous chemicals.”

One thing to note: some soy candles incorporate beeswax into the mix, so be sure to read the labels carefully if you prefer to avoid that and want to opt for a more vegan-friendly 100% soy option.

Best Soy Candles

Child Perfume Scented Candle

Child Perfume is a fragrance that has developed a cult following among the celebrity set (and anyone who enjoys a subtle yet sexy scent), and the brand recently introduced this floral candle that gives off a bohemian vibe as relaxing as a stroll on your favorite beach. It’s vegan-friendly and perfect for helping you relax after a busy, stressful day.

Photo by Child Perfume

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Between History and Avant-Garde: The Italian Perfumery Landscape

From the opening of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence in 1221, to Eustachio Celebrino, a well-known author and engraver from the Province of Udine, writing one of the first-documented collections of fragrance formulas in 1551, the history and legacy of Italian perfumery spans centuries. Journalist Marika Vecchiattini even dedicated an entire book to the subject: The Handbook of Great Italian Perfumery. But as the country’s $1.27 billion industry shows, one can’t solely rely on pedigree to stay afloat in the competitive market.

A vast variety of strong talents across the board is where its national scentmaking shines: the finest and up-and-coming artisanal talents showcase their ranges at Esxence in Milan annually, while long-standing blockbuster scents like Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana or Blu Mediterraneo by Acqua di Parma continue to see steady sales numbers. Similar to France, a distinctive portion of Italian perfumery is rooted in the country’s strong fashion roots, a natural branding extension, with iconic houses like Gucci, Versace, and Valentino.

La vita è bella (Life is beautiful)

What is the secret proverbial sauce that defines the country’s olfactory style? “Italian perfumery is an art informed by landscape, history, and fashion,” Creative Director of The Merchant of Venice, Nicola Pozzani, explains. “It is defined by iconic raw materials such as the king of citrus, bergamot, which only grows in the south of Italy, Calabria, and others such as iris, which was a favorite of Caterina de Medici, a Renaissance power lady who influenced the French courts and is credited as the one who brought perfumery to France when she became queen of it.”

When it comes to his own creative process, Pozzani, who takes a self-described “minimalist but experimental” approach, has developed creations like Venetian Jade, a Harrods-exclusive amber floral fragrance with notes of quince, pecan, suede, rose, and tonka bean; Gyokuro, a fruity green composition of black pepper, tea, peach, tuberose, and ambergris; and, in honor of minimalism, the Accordi Di Parfumo range, a line of various accord fragrances that can be layered or worn as stand-alone perfumes.

Whether it’s the aforementioned Calabrian bergamot or the ancient architecture of Rome, there are certainly many geographical references turned creative ingenuity to be found. “Italy remains a country uniquely rich in arts and culture which are always the inspiration of perfumers,” Pozzani adds. “The proximity of breathtaking natural landscapes, the rich food culture, and the constant celebration of beauty… it's a constant celebration of the senses, just like fragrance is.”

Sebastián Alvarez Murena, co-founder at Eau d’Italie, states that “The essence of Italy can be partially defined by the consciousness of beauty and elegance. The beauty and elegance are not necessarily a personal feature of individuals, although of course it can be, but rather that of everyday life in Italy, where beauty is a main defining factor. ‘Il senso del bello,’ ‘The sense of beauty,’ is something that governs everyday life in Italy, and it’s something with a proper weight and values, same as, say, moral or economic factors.” After all, wasn’t it the Anchiano-born Leonardo da Vinci who developed the recipe for beauty when he coined the golden ratio?

Honoring the Old with the New

Lush, although a UK-based brand, recently decided to make Florence the home of its first stand-alone Perfume Library, housing not only an exclusive range of fragrances alongside the company’s existing fine fragrance range, but also more than 70 publications exploring aromatherapy, the history of perfumery, and regenerative practices.

The brand recently launched a collection of five Florence-exclusive scents—Fresh As, Nero, Frangipani, Sappho, and Confetti—which take inspiration from said Italian city and the Renaissance, citing inspirations such as the traditional sugared almond wedding confectionery referred to in Italy as confetti, and Princess of Nerola’s neroli-fragranced gloves, as reference points. Furthermore, fragrance consultations at its Italian Perfume Library are conducted using Hippocrates’ theory of the four humors (blood, yellow bile, phlegm, and black bile), a belief system guiding medical approaches during the Renaissance period. All of these humors also have coinciding elements—from sweet to salty, bitter to earthy—which translate into the aromatic realm.

“The Perfume Library had to be in Florence because it was the birthplace of modern perfumery during the Renaissance. It is hard to not take inspiration from such a place and we really indulged ourselves in its history, art, and iconic sights," comments Mark Constantine OBE, Lush co-founder and perfumer.

For Eau d’Italie—which launched in 2004 with the Le Sirenuse hotel in Positano as the muse for its namesake debut fragrance—beauty and elegance are the North Star of product creation. That equates to scents inspired by the floral grandeur of Capri (Un Bateau Pour Capri), the practice of scenting homegrown leather goods (Jasmine Leather), and the sights of sundown on the Amalfi coast (Mystic Sunset). When asked what defines Italian perfumery, Alvarez Murena responds: “A fresh approach to ideas, a lack of prejudice, a frank, unencumbered disposition that allows for fragrances which are always contemporary, never old or stale in their conception.”

It’s not only brands that the country is offering the world of perfumery, but noses aplenty too: Luca Maffei (who has created fragrances for the mass and niche market alike, such as Cupola for Salvatore Ferragamo and Parfums Quartana’s latest creation, Ierofante), Lorenzo Villoresi (founder of the namesake fragrance line), and Alessandro Gualtieri, the perfume provocateur behind Amsterdam-based fragrance house Nasomatto, to name a few. “Leaving aside the wealth that popped up from the 1960s onwards, Italy has historically been a poor country, a country of emigration. That constant struggle with life has somehow sharpened the Italian’s imagination and their capacity for coming up with beautiful illusions,” comments Alvarez Murena.

The Italian Avant-Garde

All things classical and picturesque certainly hold a place in the heart of any Made in Italy perfume lover, but there are also more unconventional affairs to be found. Masque Milano, founded by Riccardo Tedeschi and Alessandro Brun in 2013, applies an operatic approach to fragrance production, with scents released in acts. Ray-flection, described as “an alien flower,” is nourished by notes of mandarin, aldehydes, a solar rays accord, and beeswax absolute, while White Whale tells the tale of Moby Dick with facets of salty rope accords, ambergris, osmanthus, orris, and cedarwood.

UNUM, the brainchild of Filippo Sorcinelli, began in 2014 with the frankincense bombshell LAVS, a fitting entry into the fragrance category given the heavy Gothic art origins of the brand: Sorcinelli’s The Sacred Vestments Atelier, used for the study and manufacture of objects for sacred liturgy, such as the robes of Pope Benedetto XVI. The olfactory creations are not for the faint of heart, as UNUM’s existing range of products are described as “eleven fragrances to describe the uniqueness of a journey suffered and intense.”

Antonio Gardoni’s brand, Bogue, described as “contemporary fragrances with ancient techniques and modern intuitions,” has released perfumes such as Douleur (which is the French word for “pain”), a metallic-notes-meets-cotton-candy scent created in collaboration with tattoo artist Freddie Albrighton, and Lita, an amber floral perfume with smells of coriander, tobacco, champaca, and myrrh, created with band Duo to replicate the mood of their album release with “a dark and smoky aroma.”

Regardless of which aesthetic avenue one wanders down, the rich creativity of Italian perfumery, past and present, shows that all roads do indeed lead to Rome, at least olfactorally speaking.

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New Fragrance Releases for Winter '22

The holiday season is an undisputedly flourishing time for the fragrance industry, with home scents and perfumes topping many gift wish lists. According to NPD, last year fragrance sales jumped by 53% in the pre-Christmas period, and with the global fragrance market valued at $47.9 billion in 2022, that equates to hefty revenue for perfumery’s top contenders. From coniferous landscapes to cinnamon and apple-spiced beverages, the time of year has many traditional inspirations, but some brands are eschewing the Yuletide spirit in favor of more unconventional releases.

BeautyMatter rounds up the best...

Home Fragrance

Child Perfume

Created by perfumer Susan D. Owens, Child Perfume has now created a candle form of its trademark fragrance, a bouquet of white florals (magnolia, tuberose, orange blossom), offering an ambient format for its customer following.

Photo by Child Perfume

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New Fragrance Releases for Winter '22

The holiday season is an undisputedly flourishing time for the fragrance industry, with home scents and perfumes topping many gift wish lists. According to NPD, last year fragrance sales jumped by 53% in the pre-Christmas period, and with the global fragrance market valued at $47.9 billion in 2022, that equates to hefty revenue for perfumery’s top contenders. From coniferous landscapes to cinnamon and apple-spiced beverages, the time of year has many traditional inspirations, but some brands are eschewing the Yuletide spirit in favor of more unconventional releases.

BeautyMatter rounds up the best...

Artisan Perfumes

ALTAIA

ALTAIA, an acronym for “a long time ago in Argentina,” has released  the floral fragrance Any Day Now in time for the holidays. Perfect for the colder months, the creation pairs Damascus rose with black pepper, oud, and patchouli.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum as seen on BeautyMatter.com...

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New Fragrance Releases for Winter '22

The holiday season is an undisputedly flourishing time for the fragrance industry, with home scents and perfumes topping many gift wish lists. According to NPD, last year fragrance sales jumped by 53% in the pre-Christmas period, and with the global fragrance market valued at $47.9 billion in 2022, that equates to hefty revenue for perfumery’s top contenders. From coniferous landscapes to cinnamon and apple-spiced beverages, the time of year has many traditional inspirations, but some brands are eschewing the Yuletide spirit in favor of more unconventional releases.

BeautyMatter rounds up the best...

Artisan Perfumes

Eau d'Italie

Inspired by the scenic sundowns on the Amalfi coast, Mystic Sunset is a gourmand floral with a floral heart of osmanthus and jasmine, softened and sweetened with notes of blackcurrant, fresh sugar cane, and saffron.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Why Oud Is the Ultimate Holiday Scent

Experts break down one of the richest and most intense fragrance notes.

When you want a deep, luxurious fragrance experience, you turn to an oud. But this intoxicating wood scent is more than just a lovely aroma — it’s a cultural staple for many. 

“I always say that in perfumery, complex scents have a complex story,” says Givaudan perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. “Perfumery is a lot of nuance about cultural reference, and oud is basically a scent of culture.”

Steeped in history, oud has existed for centuries and has been a mainstay in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. It’s used in perfumery, but it is also integrated into many spiritual practices such as burning incense. But the west is just catching on.

“Oud has been recognized in the western markets as a new warm and woody note that adds depth to a fragrance,” says Frank Voelkl, principal perfumer at fragrance company Firmenich. “[It] is so unique in its character and not as recognizable to all consumers that the use of it in formulations can provide an air of mystery to a fragrance making it intriguing and particularly attractive for consumers.”

So why is this rich wood note having such a renaissance as of late in the west? What makes it everyone’s go-to when the temperatures start to drop? And what is next for oud in 2023 and beyond? To see what exactly makes this fragrance note so special, both Flores-Roux and Voelkl break down what it is, how it’s harvested, and where oud is going.

Oud is a rare — and expensive — fragrance note 

Oud is a raw material. According to Voelkl, it is a “prized ingredient” that is extracted from one of the rarest and most expensive woods: the Agar (Aquilaria) tree. A rich and warm wood note, he says it is the epitome of luxury and extremely coveted.

“Oud is a note that adds a unique woody warmth to a fragrance with a slight leathery and animalic aspect,” he says. “When featured in a fragrance can add significant depth and sensuality.”

To harvest oud is a complicated and long process 

The main reason why it's expensive is because of the complicated way it's harvested. Flores-Roux explains that when an Agar tree gets sick, which is usually caused by fungi in the inner part of its trunk, it begins to release a very rich and strong smelling essence. You then strip and distill the infected bark after it has fallen and that becomes the oud oil.

“I like to compare it to when a very small [particle] gets inside an oyster, which has a very soft body, and then the oyster produces material in order to cover the grain of sand and that produces a pearl. It’s like a secretion is happening in order to protect the body [of the oyster] from something harmful. This is more or less the same principle with the essential oil of oud,” he says. “Oud is basically an oily medium that lubricates and protects the sickened tissue of the tree.” 

The process is a long one. For a tree to be considered a true Agar trea, Voelkl says it needs to be at least 25-years-old. Plus, Flores-Roux adds that the tree must be infected to produce oud. A perfectly healthy and young Aquilaria tree, he says, will not have the scent present. 

It’s the quintessential winter fragrance — but only in the west. 

At least in western consciousness, ouds make for the go-to fragrance for many during the colder months. “Oud notes add depth to the back of a fragrance and it is one of the most long-lasting ingredients we use in our palette, so it really increases longevity when worn, “ says Voelkl. “That said, I believe that in western markets, the long-lasting warm feeling it evokes makes it an attractive scent for consumers to wear in colder weather; feeling warm on the skin is the kind of comfort we all seek during the holiday season.”

"Because it's darker, heavier, warmer, a little bit sweeter, a little bit more ominous, [and] more nocturnal, if you will, those things connect more to the weather that is colder," adds Flores-Roux.

But in other parts of the world, an oud is popular for different reasons. Voelkl notes that ouds are huge in the Middle East, where the weather is very warm. Here, people turn to ouds for intensity and sensuality. That said, Flores-Roux recommends using fragrances whenever you want to rather than sticking to traditional pairings, such as warm woods for fall and citrus florals for spring. “I love breaking the [seasonal fragrance] rule,” he says. “I recommend [breaking] it.”

The future of oud is all about evolution. 

What will become of traditional oud is a bit uncertain. Voelkl explains that the low yield of oud through the traditional extraction process has caused some to begin provoking infection onto the trees so that they can be cut and distilled for oud oil. This has all led to the Agar trees becoming incredibly scarce and raising the price of production. 

But that doesn’t mean that traditional oud is going away completely; there are ways to harvest the natural oud in a more sustainable way. Voelkl says that Firmenich is working to sustainably extract oud oil without destroying trees. “This incredible family business [that Firmenich has partnered with] manages over 600,000 Aquilaria trees (hundreds of which are over 80-years-old), along with planting a significant number of trees ranging from five to 50-years-old.” 

“The perfume industry has actually achieved, quite well, [a way] to cultivate the tree and then, through a very complicated process, inoculate the fungic tissue (the infection agent) in order to infect the tree and [have] the tree produce the scar tissue that will exude the essential oil,” Flores-Roux adds. He also says that they are constantly growing new trees.

There are even ways to replicate the scent or expand on the original wild ingredient to give consumers many different interpretations of it. He points to 1970s men’s fragrance Yagatan by Caron as the first entry of an oud impression. “[Caron] made a very interesting composition that is very wooly and sensual; it’s a little bit enamelic and a little bit leathery,” he says. “It had also kind of a texture of raw wool.” Made with notes of pine, lavender, patchouli, incense, and musk, Yagatan, he says, has been considered very similar to oud by Middle Eastern clientele. (Though, whether Caron intended Yagatan to be an oud dupe or not is unknown). 

Flores-Roux also calls out Tom Ford’s first fragrance for Yves Saint Laurent, M7, as the western’s market first real introduction to oud as a scent. Though it doesn’t contain the essential oil of oud, Flores-Roux says that this oud-inspired fragrance helped opened up oud as the fragrance category that we know today. 

“Oud has become a category of perfume that replicates a very specific mixture that is Middle-Eastern driven, but still universal,” he says. “These elements [to what makes a modern interpretation of an oud fragrance today] are very rich, with notes of amber and patchouli and in many cases, accompanied with top notes of rose and spices (in particular saffron). That’s more or less now what the oud category has become and is.” 

Fragrance in general is always evolving. And while oud has been the main focus in ingredient lists since its inception, Flores-Roux says that the possibilities of how to incorporate it in the background while another note takes center stage is something that has yet to be explored. He personally would be interested in seeing oud as a supporting note to an unconventional match that he hasn’t seen paired with oud before, such as citrus and marine. 

But regardless of where fragrance trends will go, this rich ingredient is most likely going to be a mainstay in perfumes to come.

After all, “Oud is here to stay,” he says.

Our Favorite Oud Fragrances

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

This woody floral contains a touch of oud and patchouli mixed with warm sandalwood, amber, Damascus rose for a sweet spicy scent perfect for cozy weather.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Gift Idea: ‘Any Day Now’ Eau de Parfum

I just received a wonderful Eau de Parfum called, Any Day Now from ALTAIA, the fragrance house named for A Long Time Ago In Argentina. If you know me, then you know I love different fragrances. It's always great to be introduced to new ones on the market and I think I have a keeper with this one! My poor perfume tray is getting filled up so fast but I definitely have to make room for this new beauty! Loving the bottle design and how pretty it looks on on my tray.

Altaia did a great job with the look of it, its very chic and luxurious. As far as the smell, it’s very grown and sexy and puts me in the mind of taking a road trip some place warm with an ocean nearby. You grab your bag to refresh and spray just a dab, because that’s exactly how much you will need too because it’s very vibrant! This perfume will grab the attention of anyone going by lol. It’s beautiful sensuality could not be more welcome at this time of year, safe bet it will warrant a kiss under the mistletoe. Great gift idea for the holidays. See more inside and where to find…..

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12 Perfumes to Inspire Your Next Vacation

Cocktails Overlooking Positano

The sweet mix of blackcurrant, cane sugar, osmanthus, and saffron in Eau d’Italie Mystic Sunset conjure an aperol spitz on the balcony of Positano’s grand hotel Le Sirenuse.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Things We Love For The Holidays

Child Perfume Scented Candle

Long-established celeb following who love its fresh white florals and inviting beachy vibe. First Californian-curated fragrance now a cult classic scent.

Alexa (Magazine in NY Post)

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THE ITALY ISSUE

Fragrances: Bella Profumos Scintillating scents, Italian-style

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum

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46 Editor-Approved Products Worth Buying This November

Best Fragrance: Le Sirenuse Hotel Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset

"I'm always on a mission to expand my perfume collection, so I could not pass up the opportunity to test the new Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset fragrance by the celebrity-loved Le Sirenuse Hotel. With notes of saffron, cedar wood, cassis, and jasmine, I was immediately impressed by how it smelt so warm and mature, yet stayed light and fresh. I can see how it was inspired by the hotel itself. Over the past few weeks of wearing it, the perfume has truly earned its rightful spot into my small but mighty perfume rotation."

— Allison Ingrum, Editorial Operations Manager

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

Resident

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Resident Beauty Picks THE BEST OF FALL BEAUTY

ALTAIA Atacama Eau de Parfum

A scent as precious and rare from where it originates, Atacama is an arid desert located on the border of Argentina and Chile which seldom sees any rain but when a few drops fall, the desert floor is filled with flowers. A beautiful metaphor for love patiently awaiting the kiss that kindles it and created by Italian perfume house ALTAIA.

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Resident Beauty Picks THE BEST OF FALL BEAUTY

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

Ease into the change of seasons with some of our favorite beauty picks of autumn- from sensuous fragrances, body loving cleansers, and deeply hued makeup. Feel the warm embrace of a summer sunset in Positano with Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum from Eau d’Italie created by the legendary Le Sirenuse in Positano.

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The Gift Guide: Gifting Inspiration For Your Nearest And Dearest...And Yourself

Child Perfume Scented Candle

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Gift Idea: Child Perfume Candle

For everyone who’s ever put California Dreamin’ at the top of their playlist – for those who crave the beachy vibe of the California lifestyle – for the person who wants to play among the dunes, feel the surf between their toes, inhale the natural, heady scent of pure white flowers, just feel beautifully at ease in their own skin…there is child perfume now in a candle, new for Holiday.  $65/ 8oz.

What is it about Child Perfume that has celebrities like Jen Aniston, Hilary Duff, Jennie Garth, and so many more (Sigourney Weaver, Christina Applegate, Denise Richards, among others) gravitating to it…the allure of white florals – tuberose, magnolia, and orange blossom? The fragrance that comes across like a natural enhancement of your own scent vs. a perfume?

I have this candle and it smells divine!! I burned it last night after a shower to unwind and boy did it smell up the room, I highly suggest trying it out and it would be such a great gift idea!

child is rich and intoxicating, some call it mesmerizing yet its beauty is understated, it’s a close-to-the-skin scent that’s feminine and sensual. Just ask John Mayer – he recognizes it the moment a woman walks into the room…

The sheer, simple prettiness of the scent that brings everyone around you into a sunny, joyful state – that naturally lingers…the original oil roll-on lasts and lasts…

THE NOTES…THE HARMONY THAT IS child perfume

Inviting you to let the bright citrus notes at the top draw you into child’s powdery blend of lilac, magnolia, and vanilla then ease gracefully into a heart of jasmine, tuberose, and violet before your fragrant dream finishes with lasting notes of musk, mimosa, rose and soft woods.

Considered “a secret handshake” among fragrance lovers, child is distinctive and recognizable. It’s intoxicating, a sensual, feminine scent that’s uniquely memorable. Let summer’s warmth lead you into winter with the new child candle.

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ALTAIA Atacama

The newest fragrance from ALTAIA is a beauty. I’ve been wearing it almost every day for a couple weeks and with my fragrance collection that’s saying something. I don’t wear the same one over again too often.

Atacama celebrates the line’s South American heritage and was inspired by the the Atacama desert. It’s the highest desert on earth and also the driest (parts are covered with dried salt) but also one that with a little rain brings out the blooms of pink mallow flowers throughout....

The scent is not exactly desert like but it is dry. Also creamy and beachy with a suntan lotion feel but nothing too overt, nothing that screams sunscreen. More like the coziest sunbaked beach day with the salty breeze, fragrant flowers nearby and damp driftwood. A lush jasmine, freesia, clary sage and tonka are the main notes here along with cashmere woods. The jasmine combined with the sage, a note I tend to love and then the tonka makes it cozy and nuzzly as it dries down, with a hint of vanilla sweetness. I can’t stop sniffing myself when I wear this. Atacama has good lasting power, I get whiffs of it most of the day. The sillage is light to medium.

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Child Perfume Scented Candle and Roll On as seen in Star Magazine...

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Smelling Child Perfume

Cult-classic fragrance Child Perfume (Jennifer Aniston, Hilary Duff and Jennie Garth are among fans) is now available as a candle! Infuse the air with beautiful aromas of tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom and magnolia.

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13 Fall Fragrances Made for Sweater Weather

Now that autumn has semi-officially arrived, perfume enthusiasts are excitedly swapping out their breezy summer scents for more foliage-friendly and moody fall fragrances. 

And we can't blame them. Any autumn lover knows there's practically no point in sipping a hot pumpkin spice latte wrapped in an oversized scarf unless you smell the part too. Crimson leaves just don't have the same effect unless your aroma matches the aesthetic. Why do you think Taylor Swift takes on new eras with her meticulously planned autumn releases (remember the red scarf?!), or Starbucks debuts a fall-friendly menu come September? Autumn is more than a season: It's a vibe. And fall fragrances are of the utmost importance when it comes to establishing and maintaining the autumnal aesthetic.

Whether you're a fellow fall fanatic, or simply looking to expand your aroma horizons, read on for 13 of Glamour editors' favorite fragrances for autumn.

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

I just started using Eau d'Italie's Le Sirenuse Positano Mystic Sunset fragrance and it immediately shot to the top of my list. If there was ever a mist that reminded me of the magic of Positano along the Amalfi Coast, this is it. With a base note of sugarcane and cedarwood, it's romantic and cozy, and exactly what I need until I can make my way back there.

—Jessica Radloff, Senior West Coast Editor

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

“It has notes of cassis, saffron, and cedar for a fruity floral scent that is soothing, sweet, and light. It makes for the perfect end-of-summer fragrance.”

— Audrey Noble, beauty writer

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset by Eau d'Italie

Italian Summers and La Dolce Vita, it's the stuff of movies and yes, perfume. Eau d'Italie takes us there with their beautiful creations and their newest scent Mystic Sunset, draws us into the warm evening near the Tyrrhenian Sea. 

Eau d'Italie is the fragrance line from the family behind the legendary Le Sirenuse Positano hotel in Italy and is exclusive to the fabulous, you want everything beauty retailer Beautyhabit. I remember Eau d'Italie well from years back when I went to NYC on sniffing excursions. It has been some time since I visited with the line and they recently revamped their look. 

Inspired by the setting sun over Positano's bay and created by perfumer Marie Salamagne, the heavy weighted glass bottle holds the scent of cassis (blackcurrant), osmanthus, cane sugar, saffron, jasmine and cedar. 

I am not always a fan of cassis, it depends. Here I really like it, as it's not too sweet or overdone. More the fresh fruit that's not overripe, maybe even a little tart. The cane sugar also doesn't make it too sweet but is just enough. The light florals are barely there and mix nicely while the saffron keeps it all a little dry. The cedar definitely shows up as it dries down but in no way overwhelms the rest of the scent.

Mystic Sunset is sunny, calm, easy to wear and subtly sultry. Not shy but not too bold it takes you away without leaving your yard. Can't get to Italy? Go there via scent.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset by Eau d'Italie

Mystic Sunset is new from Eau d'Italie (available @beautyhabit) the fragrance line from the family behind the legendary Le Sirenuse Positano hotel in Italy. I remember L'Eau D'Italie well from years back when I went to Lafco in NYC on sniffing excursions. It has been some time since I visited with the line and they now have a new look. 

Mystic Sunset is a beauty and reaffirms that I really like Italian perfume houses. The fragrance celebrates the setting sun over Positano's bay and the notes include cassis (blackcurrant), osmanthus, cane sugar, saffron, jasmine and cedar.

Now I am not often a fan of cassis, it depends. Here I really like it, it's not too sweet or overdone. More the fresh fruit that's not overipened, maybe a little tart. The cane sugar also doesn't make it too sweet but is just enough. The light florals are barely there and mix nicely while the saffron keeps it all a little dry.  The cedar definitely shows up as it dries down but in no way overwhelms the rest of the scent. 

Sunny, calm, easy to wear and subtly sultry, this takes you away without leaving your yard. Can't get to Italy? Go there via scent.

Photo by The Beauty Alchemist

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum: The 24 Best New Summer 2022 Fragrances

Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum

The sun setting behind the cliffs of Positano has captivated and inspired people for centuries, from the ancient Romans to modern times. As the sun turns into a red disc before slipping away, it gives off mystical qualities, which was the inspiration for this lush modern gourmand. A blend of cassis, Osmanthus, jasmine, saffron, cane sugar and cedarwood creates a floral fruitiness.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Eau d'Italie Eau de Parfum by Eau d'Italie: How to Make a Fragrance Memory of a Place You Love

New insights on how your brain connects a smell with a destination can help you get the most joy out of your next vacation—and your next scent purchase.

Experimental psychologist Pamela Dalton doesn’t remember the first time she smelled cilantro. If she had to associate the scent with something, or someplace, it would probably be the supermarket, where she sniffed it to confirm what it wasn’t: parsley. But that changed a few years ago when she was traveling through Vietnam. She was wandering around a night market around 2 a.m., and the air was redolent with the earthy, citrusy aroma of cilantro. She says the intensity was overwhelming. To this day, when she smells cilantro, she’s transported. “It all comes back to me, the experience of walking through that market, the chatter of the vendors—it’s like I’m there again.”

Dalton knows this experience is special because, as a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, in Philadelphia, it’s part of her job to study the relationship between scent and memory. She explains that her brain created a new association with an odor—something that doesn’t happen that often by adulthood, when many scents are familiar. “Familiar scents don’t become uniquely associated with new places unless there’s something emotional going on,” she explains. In Dalton’s case, the moment was emotional—she was on vacation experiencing the joy of discovery—but, she says, the herbal scent was also unfamiliar—sweeter and more perfumed than supermarket cilantro.

Scent memories—whether they’re linked to a location or not—tend to be more emotionally charged than memories triggered by sounds or visual cues. This is because the olfactory bulb in the brain that processes smells is directly connected to both the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center, and the hippocampus, which is responsible for encoding memories in the brain. In fact, last year, researchers (using advanced neuroimaging techniques) found that our olfactory system is more strongly connected to the hippocampus than our sensory systems for other senses like vision, touch, and hearing. In December, a different group of scientists, studying rats, discovered olfactory neurons that can encode spatial maps of different locations. “For some reason, evolution has granted our brains the ability to link an odor with a location,” says Dalton.

Scientists are just starting to understand the intersection of location and scent, but perfumers have been exploring these connections for years. There are entire fragrance collections, like Memo Paris and Gallivant, designed to evoke destinations through scent. And many of the best perfumes have the ability to transport: With its orange blossom and green cactus pepper notes, D.S. & Durga’s new scent Sweet Do Nothing bottles West Texas in the spring, while Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa captures a summer day on the French Riviera.

And have you ever noticed how the aromas of certain hotels and resorts get lodged in your memory? That’s often intentional, says Dawn Goldworm, cofounder of the olfactive branding firm 12.29. “Smell is the most acute way for a brand to create a connection with a customer—and often that emotional, tangible connection translates into loyalty,” she says.

Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy, was one of the first resorts with a signature fragrance, but Sebastián Alvarez Murena, whose wife’s family founded the hotel, says it wasn’t a branding exercise. They simply wanted to commemorate Le Sirenuse’s 50th anniversary, which had passed without fanfare (a party in the fall of 2001 was canceled because of 9/11). In the spring of 2002, Murena, his wife, Marina Sersale, and a few other family members were on the hotel’s terrace discussing ways to celebrate, when someone came up with the idea of doing a fragrance. Two years later, they released Eau d’Italie, which has notes of blackcurrant, magnolia, and bergamot—the legendary aroma of the Amalfi Coast. But the thing that makes it special is a unique accord reminiscent of the terrace where the project was conceived: “Argile,” says Murena, using the French word for clay. Throughout the hotel, there are terracotta tiles and vases, as well as amphorae; when the sun hits them in the summer, the air is perfumed with their sweet and dusty mineral scent. “I can’t explain why it’s so popular—I’m not a psychologist,” says Murena. “But people wear Eau d’Italie and it reminds them of Le Sirenuse, of Positano, of happy times.”

These days, resorts with signature scents are ubiquitous. The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa infuses its rooms with a blend of fig, bergamot, jasmine and freesia. The black-tea fragrance of Edition hotels is available in candle form and scents all their Le Labo toiletries.

Goldworm, who has developed fragrances for Thompson Hotels and Ritz-Carlton properties, says turning a location into a fragrance is an art, and she often relies on color to facilitate the journey. “If you ask someone to describe how a certain place smells, they usually don’t have the words,” she says. “But color helps to bridge the part of the brain that smells with the part of the brain that speaks.” Goldworm says that people all around the world tend to associate the same smells with the same colors, so when she begins a new project, that’s often where she starts.

“When I created a scent for the Montage resort in Cabo [San Lucas, Mexico], the team there wanted me to look at the local plants and flowers, but they also wanted me to watch the sunset,” she says. Hotel guests say the Pacific sunsets—fiery reds, intense oranges, soft yellows—are one of the best things about the location. The fragrance Goldworm designed plays off the colors of that ocean sky at dusk: “We used lemon-like bergamot and a juicy mandarin.”

Will lighting a candle or spraying a perfume replace a vacation? Of course not. But don’t underestimate smell’s ability to uplift, transport, and even orient you. Dalton says most people don’t recognize that power until it’s gone, as some Covid-19 patients understand firsthand. Those who experience anosmia, or loss of smell, report feeling disoriented and lost. They’re describing their emotional state, but perhaps the choice of words hints at something deeper.

Dalton interviewed a flight attendant years ago who’d been in a car accident and sustained a brain injury that caused anosmia. When she began traveling again for work, she often had trouble remembering where she was. “She almost didn’t know which city she was in because she didn’t have the smells—the scent of a metro or a market—to ground her,” says Dalton.

You can also pre-plan your scent memory: Next time you travel, pack a fragrance you haven’t worn before and use it throughout the trip. Then, reach for it in the future whenever you want to be reminded of your vacation. Or, whenever you find yourself somewhere new this summer, take a moment to stop and really smell the roses—or the market air, terracotta tiles, or salty sunset. You just may make a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Photo by David Castillo (@espacioveintiuno)

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Homme Body Lotion by Ligne St. Barth - Don't Leave Home Without These Summer Beach Quintessentials

It is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Yes, we know that’s something you hear when the temperature drops and the Christmas tree goes up but the best time of the year for most of us is when the heat rises and the beaches are full. As you prepare to hit the oceanside and soak up some fun in the sun, there are a few items that you don’t want to go without this season. Check our list of beach essentials for the season.

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Avocado Oil by Ligne St. Barth - Home Set: Summertime Preparations

From a supermodel-approved oil and rosé sweets to perfectly tailored jumpsuits and a luxe salon treatment, here’s what we’re loving and coveting at the moment.

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Child Perfume Roll on: 12 Best Luxe Fragrances That”ll Make You Feel Charismatic 

You need to ensure that you smell wonderful when stepping out of the house. It contributes to defining your personality and class. Add something mystical and magical to your life – it’s all about getting a new attitude today! 

Perfumes are a must for those who want to radiate a pleasant aura wherever they go. The endearing smell and long-lasting fragrance make you feel refreshed and uplift your mood. They give you a thrilling vibe and epitomize modernity. 

The avant-garde women’s beauty products and perfumes are celebrated for their sobriety and sophistication. It keeps you confident and fashionable. 

In this article, we have listed some of the best luxe fragrances that you can get to leave a trail of a unique, delicate persona of yours wherever you step into.

Child Perfume Roll-On

Child is the ultimate California girl fragrance, a fresh white floral with an easy beachy vibe, a cult classic that counts Jen Aniston, Nicole Kidman, and Kim Kardashian among its fans. Brings out your inner child, a playful and fresh scent that takes you joyfully to the beach and beyond. It opens with a heady burst of exotic white florals, and moves to a heart that is a lush blend of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, and magnolia then it leaves you with a lingering aura of feminine sensuality. The perfume is quietly seductive and has a close-to-the-skin scent.

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Ligne St. Barth Tiare Body Lotion: 129 Gifts for the Mom Who Says She Needs Nothing — But Deserves Everything

Looking for the perfect present for the most important woman in your life? You're in the right place with these can't-miss gifts for moms!

Best for the lotion collector

Ligne St. Barth Tiaré Body Lotion

Instantly transport her to a tropical island with Ligne St. Barth Tiaré Body Lotion. This luxurious shimmery blend melts into the skin, leaving it smelling like the sweet and fragrant tiaré flower.

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Child Perfume Roll on: 129 Gifts for the Mom Who Says She Needs Nothing—But Deserves Everything

Looking for the perfect present for the most important woman in your life? You're in the right place with these can't-miss gifts for moms!

Best for the beach lover

Child Perfume Oil

Maybe you can’t bring Mom to California, but she will feel the beachy vibe every time she rolls Child perfume oil on her skin. Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman are just a few of the celebs who are fans of the intoxicating aroma of vanilla, jasmine, and magnolia, with demure hints of lilac, rose, and violet and just enough patchouli to remind her of the good old days.

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Child Perfume Roll On: Best Fragrances Under $100

With the explosion of so many expensive perfumes, sometimes we forget that there are many excellent, long wearing and simply beautiful perfumes that cost under $100 for a full bottle – and we’re not talking travel sizes! Have a look at these high end perfumes for yourself, or to gift someone special.

Child Perfume

If there was ever a secret handshake in fragrance, Child Perfume is it. Created as a personal perfume in 1990 by Susan Owens, and requested by so many, she decided to bottle it for others. It has garnered cult-like status among Hollywood’s rich & famous and is worn by so many…Britney Spears, Christina Applegate, Denise Richards; Hilary Duff, Jenny Garth, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, LeAnn Rimes and many others. The fragrance is a beautiful powdery blend of lilac, magnolia, vanilla and a touch of citrus top notes, which sashay into middle notes of jasmine, tuberose, violet, and then finishes off with long lasting base notes of musk, mimosa, rose and soft woods.

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