Introducing Comme des Garcons’ new BLACK Eau de Toilette: a modern, dark smoky addictive perfume made for both men and women. The black and white packaging and logo reflects the Comme des Garcons BLACK stores.
Black Pepper/Somalie Incense/Leather/Liquorice/Birch Tar/Pepperwood/Cedarwood & Vetiver
$100.00. Available at ZGO San Francisco
Photography by T.K
Olfactive Studio is an encounter between contemporary artistic photography and perfumery; between the eye and the nose. Olfactive Studio is at the crossroads of a photographic studio and a perfume design studio. This is the first time ever that perfumers have teamed up with photographers to draw inspiration from their oeuvres. They sense the images to capture their essence. Photography and perfume capture the moment and rekindle the memory of past experiences. Imagining a sensorial, intimate, and poetic relationship between images and scents is to reconcile temporal spaces. “Perfumer’s proofs” are born out of the perfume creator’s emotions invoked by the picture and have proved to be authentic and original olfactory concepts. They take us from a world where perfumes are harvested to one where time is captured.
Together, talented perfumers and photographer have created Autoportrait, Chambre Noire, Still Life, Lumière Blanche (2012), and Flashback (2013). Elegant and unconventional modernity emanates from this wonderful alchemy. Olfactive Studio designs an exceptional olfactory world with a powerful and distinctive personality; a world of intuitions and emotions; a world designed for women, men, and all others. The perfumes are angels; they have no gender, but they have a soul. An olfactive and collective studio is born. Inside it, just like children, we are free to sniff images in motion. Olfactive Studio was launched in Paris in September 2011. Today, it is enjoying great success in over 25 countries in Europe and the Middle East, in Brazil, South Africa, and Australia.
Now Available at ZGO San Francisco
Photography by T.K
The Diptyque Limited-Edition Rose Duet perfumed candle is set in lacquered glass, making it even more mysterious and delicate. A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Diptyque’s most recent limited edition is tinted with just the right shade. The hue gives a hint of the fabulous whiff one can anticipate once the candle is lit. Enthused by the mystifying Rose Duet, a hybrid-rose popular with botanists for its distinctive elements, petals are pale on one-side and shadowy on the other.
Baies aromatiques and Roses merge to create a candle that offers an inimitable delicate scent experience. Roses embrace the depths of this newly snipped bouquet created from a splendidly admired flower, while Baies articulate the passionate crispness of roses with blackcurrant leaves. By amalgamating these two wonderful aromas, a spectacular poetic scent is fashioned.
Some feel that the new Diptyque Limited-Edition Rose Duet scent is well, girly. In addition, it is associated with strolling through a rose filled garden during breezy summer months. It is akin to being inside on a cold winter’s day with the scent of roses to stir up the image of a room full of fresh flowers. Very few scented candles can offer such truly quixotic olfactory experiences.
The New Year has begun so it is time to let go of cinnamon, pie scented candles, to take pleasure in a more refreshing exquisite fragrance. The Rose Duet scent actually brings springtime that much closer. It signifies an authentic new beginning from a tantalizing rose garden to the sophistication of the garden of universal splendor. Winter blues will be blown away with this Diptyque Limited-Edition Rose Duet aroma.
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Steep your senses in the luscious, exotic depths of the new After Midnight Collection from NEST Fragrances. With a flick of a match, slip into sensuality and conjure the perfect accompaniment to your late night magic with the scents of Exotic Woods, Italian Leather and Oriental Orchid. Let yourself be hypnotized by a single, fragrant siren song or follow their natural steps through the hours. Blend two or more together into an intoxicating ambiance when you are feeling adventurous.
Each 8.1 ounce candle gleams in jet black glass for up to 50 hours of alluring fragrance and flickering flame. Packaged in a signature black-and-gold faux bois gift box, NEST Frangrance’s After Midnight Collection is the perfect gift or personal indulgence.
At One O’Clock, dip your toes into the musky floral menagerie of Oriental Orchid. Delicate wild orchid mingles with the fruity nectar of exotic frangipani and moonlight bloom of jasmine. Their scents float through rich exotic woods, the earthy spice of black pepper and the deep green, balsamic amber of vetiver.
At Two O’Clock, fill your world with the aristocratic masculinity of Italian Leather. Crisp, classy cedarwood settles into the buttery richness of suede, elevated by the sultry citrus twist of bergamot and warmed by the spice riches of cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.
At Three O’Clock, be enshrouded in forest shadows with Exotic Woods. Sweet, smooth sandalwood dances in the inner glow of embers and deep, resinous smoke of black amber. Rich, precious frankincense completes the sweet, heady warmth.
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AQUIESSE Holiday Candles, Offering Nostalgic Elegance
One of the most nostalgic aspects of the holiday season is the many wonderful aromas. The smell of cinnamon and spices, crisp fall leafs, and fresh pines permeate the air. These rich smells lend a touch of romance to the occasion. AQUIESSE offers a line of holiday candles bringing elegant holiday fragrances. Here is the featured Aquiesse’s Holiday scents.
• AQUIESSE Cinnamon Tabac: This candle seems to be a holiday favorite. It lends the aroma of intertwined cinnamon and soft vanilla. Occasionally one catches the scent of sweet tobacco. This may be reminiscent of grandfather sitting beside the fire smoking his favorite pipe as the children gather around to hear their favorite holiday story. Grandmother softly hums a tune from the kitchen as she opens the oven door to check the pumpkin pie which bakes inside. This candle has the power to bring back a barrage of memories.
• AQUIESSE Frankincense & Myrrh: When this candle burns it emits the feeling of an ancient cathedral. Your thoughts will become soothed as you inhale the aromas which pleased royalty, Gods, and Goddesses for thousands of years. You will be lulled by ambrosial frankincense, and the exotic myrrh tree.
• AQUIESSE Monterey Pine: The scent of this candle brings the sense of a traditional holiday and refreshing winter . It fills the air with the smell of fresh pine trees , thyme, and Canadian Balsam wood.
• AQUIESSE Winter Currant: As you enjoy this candle your home will be filled with the scent of French Oak, currants, cornucopia, and the richness of outdoor goodness.
Each of the candles above are ten ounces. They are made of natural soy wax and graced with a lead free wick. They come gift ready in elegant signature holiday boxes. The burn time is about 100 enjoyable hours. You may find this beautiful selection of candles at ZGO.
Voluspa Vermeil Collection – The concept for this discerning collection was derived from the vibrant opalescence of antique Vermeil silver, a surprising combination of gold, sterling silver and other precious metals. Its artful, sculptural glass shapes, intricately embossed lids and stunning Vermeil silver interiors influenced a Voluspa-exclusive vintage look for the company’s custom created glassware. A Luxe palette of unusually exquisite seasonal fragrance components create a Holiday feast for the senses. These are the things of which sweet memories are made, ones that cannot be forgotten.
Branche Vermeil ~ Temperate brown sugar waiting to be tasted, the plaintiff scent of Balsam wood and faint glimmers of Citron accent the fragrant scent of Winter Spruce. The aroma is deep and piercing, yet not cloying. It is one that leaves a lasting impression of a glistening snowfall on a holiday winter’s evening as it warms the heart and mind.
Clove Pomander ~ An amalgamation of the unmistakable exotic bouquet of crushed Red Cloves with Nutmeg, is carefully blended with hints of delicate Pear and Bergamot to create this sweet and spicy combination of raw sensuality. This enticing fragrance was first introduced in 2005 and has returned to evoke nostalgic dreams of romance and abundance.
Champagne Rose ~ This fragrance is reminiscent of a frosty flute of Brut Rose Champagne that has been gently decanted over Cremé de Cassis for a deliciously compelling and mysterious treat to the senses. It is tempered by whispers of delicate White Rose Petals that make this a balanced, yet alluring fusion.
French Bourbon Vanille ~ Imagine the rarest, most highly prized Vanilla Beans from the tropical Bourbon Islands, distilled for their exquisite extract and blended into a fragrance that almost seems ‘other worldly’. This highly prized, scintillating nectar teases, yet imparts a calming sense that remains impervious to anything but wonderful. This fragrance release is a revisit from the definitive Voluspa release of 2006.
Chestnut and Vetiver ~ Imagine the subtle, earthy aroma of rich, freshly roasted chestnuts combined with sultry Oakmoss and ancient Amber. Chestnut and Vetiver reaches deep into the primordial levels of consciousness to evoke the pleasure response. It is literally unforgettable.
Makassar Ebony and Peach ~ Rich, black Ebony Wood coaxes out the best elements of Ripe Peaches and Apple Blossoms to evoke sensuality on every level. First introduced in 2006, Makassar Ebony and Peach leaves a lasting impression with its impeccable and unforgettable essences.
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New Arrival! Simpatico Hobnail Glass Candles.
Lovely colored pressed hobnail glass burns beautifully and can be reused as a vase. A simple blend of vegetable wax and fragrance allows our nature-inspired scents to carry throughout your space. This 100% vegetable wax blend is made from renewable sources and is grown by American farmers. They are hand poured in the USA. Made with a cotton wick, they burn approximately 80+ hours.
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New Arrivals ~ Gorgeous Candles by Cire Trudon.
Cire Trudon celebrates three of its most emblematic candles: Abd El Kader, Odalisque and Solis Rex(Roi Soleil), with a flamboyant limited colored edition. The famous Cire Trudon jar comes in bright green, orange or royal blue, with a metallic emblem on the front. These collector items are each presented in a box decorated with the corresponding print from Lawrence Mynott, Cire Trudon’s scents’ facetious interpreter.
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I will be the first to admit, I am a huge candle fanatic– I have them all over the house! Not only are they gorgeous decoration, they’re a great way to give the house a certain ambience and a pretty great fragrance, as well. I had heard of Christian Tortu candles before, but never really looked into getting one until I passed by one of these marvelous little things at a friend’s house. After the first whiff, I was hooked! The candle I liked the best was the Forest Candle, which has a great woodsy scent to it. I know, I know, lots of “woodsy” candles end up smelling like old moldy grass clippings mixed with house cleaner, but this candle does “woodsy” right! It also has the added benefit of being eco-friendly, and is made with natural wax and has a cotton wick. It also comes in a lovely frosted glass pot. I plan on making this candle the newest addition to my candle collection. I ordered one online last week; I can’t wait until it ships.
Product Reviewed by Amanda M.
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Fragrance Notes; blend of fresh green and sandlewood create this earthy scent reminiscent of a moss filled forest.
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