Grim, moody, hard to love--but just so...mesmerizing.
Notes (as near as I can guess): Bergamot, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense, Musk
Illustration by Gustave Doré, c.1860s, for Dante's Inferno, Canto 34 "The emperor of the despondent kingdom"
*In honor of Jazz Fest, I'm giving away a taste of my Bourbon French lovelies. The winner will choose decants of any TWO of the following: Eau de Noir, Carré, Bourbon French, Kus Kus, Mon Idée, or Olive Blossom. Leave a comment or email me to enter the draw.
I love their Orange Blossom! Have you tried it?
ReplyDeleteYes, please. It's been a long time since I smelled sweet olive in bloom.
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ReplyDeleteWhile searching for information on Toujours Moi and it's decline, I came across your 11/5/08 entry. I've followed your writings ever since. - Minnie
ReplyDeleteGrim, moody, hard to love...c'est moi! Please enter me in the draw.
ReplyDeleteThese sound terribly exotic and romantic all at the same time <3
ReplyDeleteI wish to be in your drawing please. Thank you, I read this blog and your other one everyday. They are 'favorites' on my comp. Have a great Monday.
Tamara
Sounds fabulous! Please enter me in the draw - thanks!
ReplyDeleteMoody and grim and Dore - what's not to love? If you send to Europe, sign me in please
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried anything from this line. Sign me up! Jazz Fest: got to get to Nola for that one day too! What a great city.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Laura M
ooh, I'd love to try some of those; I don't think I even know what an olive blossom smells like!
ReplyDeleteOh Please let me have the smell of Eau de Noir and Bourbon French envolope my senses!!!
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