New Luxury Book Set Includes "Dior Perfume"

A page from "Dior Perfume" offers a glimpse behind the brand's iconic bottles.

"I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, 

dedicated to the beauty of the female body." 

— Christian Dior

Ah cherie, what's not to love about Dior? A new 3-volume slipcase set from ASSOULINE celebrates the luxury brand's range with Dior Fashion, Jewellery and Perfume. 


Of course, In A Bottle is especially excited about Dior Perfume. The beautiful 80-page book, by journalist Jérôme Hanover, contains 60 illustrations of the brand's bottles, ad campaigns and inspirations. 


DIOR, $75, is available at ASSOULINE Boutiques nationwide or at assouline.com.

Guerlain's Marie Line Patry Share 'L'Instant Magic'

Marie Line Patry

As National Director of Beauty and Fragrance for Guerlain, Marie Line Patry helps customers around the world find their signature scent. Her palette consists of more than 80 fragrances currently in Guerlain's rich and storied repertoire. Here, the charming Parisian beauty shares her own favorite scents both 'in a bottle' and beyond:

What is your favorite fragrance that can be captured 'in a bottle?'
 

L'Instant Magic. It was created by Sylvaine Delacourte. I am wearing it right now. It’s a little bit powdery but it’s a gorgeous fragrance. I love it because it makes me feel good and that’s the way perfume should be. When I travel it’s a great fragrance to have. It’s not available in the U.S. but I allow people to order it sometimes in the Bee Bottle. It’s soft and inviting.  

L'Instant Magic in Guerlain's Bee Bottle

Also I think L’Heure Bleue is one of the most beautiful fragrances. Guerlain's inspiration was the "blue hour," the perfect hours when you look up at the sky. It is 100 years old this year. It’s a very romantic fragrance, very feminine. It’s like you smell it and you start to dream. 

What does it evoke for you?

Fragrance for me is something that’s so personal, but also completes your personality. That’s why it’s important to have the right ones because when you pass by you want to leave the right trace.

What is your favorite fragrance that can’t be captured 'in a bottle?'

L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain

I love fresh cut wood. I think it smells so good, and I love also the smell of the white flowers. I think they’re very, very feminine and nice. And the ginger smell. I love it.

My Trip to 'Fragrance Psychic' Marie Line Patry

Marie Line Patry, National Beauty and Fragrance Director, Guerlain.

On a lifelong quest for ethereal enlightenment, I’ve had my palms read, tarot dealt, and astrology charted. It wasn’t until yesterday, though, I had the pleasure to consult with a “fragrance psychic.” 

Marie Line Patry, national beauty and fragrance director for Guerlain, is known for her ability to divine people’s signature scents. I met Patry when she visited Saks Fifth Avenue at The Somerset Collection on Thursday, to greet customers and share a trunk show of the Parisian luxury house’s scents.

After briefly analyzing my skin, Patry deemed me a “very sassy” girl. Then, she recommended a fragrance wardrobe to complement my life as a wife and busy mom of young children.
 
“The beauty is that your own chemistry, after me picking the right notes for you, will be all day dancing with the fragrance and it will change,” Patry said. “That’s when you realize a true perfumer.”
As Patry applied her four fragrance choices to different sections of my arms (with a break for dark chocolate to clean my palate in between) she offered insights on the essence of scent — and life. Here were her picks for me:

Floral Romantique by Guerlain

Floral Romantique: "You have children so we want them to remember mommy with this beautiful floral. It is a very delicate, nice fragrance the kids will enjoy. During summer you want something light. You don’t want a perfume to announce you. You have your own personality. You want a good fragrance that will complement you and will leave that beautiful trace of what you are."

Angelique Noir: "This is made with vanilla and orange. Your skin loves those notes. You have musky skin. You smell your own charnel oud in the morning when you wake up, like when you grab your kids you will recognize their smell, like your husband, or your father, or your mom. Her scarf, when you smell it she will remind you, she will take you someplace. Smell and odors are very, very powerful."

Chypre Fatale by Guerlain

Chypre Fatale: "Exactly like when you go in your closet to see what you will wear for each situation, fragrance is the same thing. You will have a fragrance you wear when you go out at night. You have the seductress with the Chypre Fatale. When you’re with your husband and you want to be romantic, it’s got the white peach, like a femme fatale."

Cologne du Parfumeur: "It’s very fresh, perfect for after you work out or play with the kids. I like to spray my whole body with it after a shower. You can put it on kids’ clothes or if you travel you can spray your pillow at the hotel. I always have this with me and I really call it ‘the home fragrance.’ It was created by Thierry Wassar, who is a very, very, passionate man. He has the powers and capability to express that passion through the notes and the smell. Every house should have this fragrance."

For a fragrance reading of your own, catch Marie Line Patry this summer at Saks Fifth Avenue New York, July 10-13 & Aug. 1-4; Guerlain Boutique at Epcot World Showcase, Orlando, July 18-22; Neiman Marcus Fashion Island, Newport Beach, Aug. 7-8; Neiman Marcus Palo Alto, Aug. 9-10; and Neiman Marcus San Francisco, Aug. 11. Call fragrance counters directly for more information and to make an appointment.

Is Your Dad New Cool or Old School

Although they may not want to admit it, dads like to be pampered too! Why not surprise yours with the gift of fragrance this Father’s Day?

No two fathers are the same, and neither are any two scents. It’s easy to feel lost when selecting for fragrance for another person, but here are a few scents that you just can’t go wrong with:

Armani Code Summer Eau De Toilette

This cologne is all the rage at Macy’s as summer kicks off. Its scent is long-lasting and masculine, without being overpowering. Every 2.5 oz bottle ($67) contains a flawless blend between contrasting scents such as grapefruit, cedar, musk and tarragon. Perfect for the dad who loves to be outside and soak in the sun.

Old Spice

Old Spice has survived the decades and stands out as classic cologne for men, young and old. For generations, children and adults have been pleasantly surprised when this scent takes them back to fond memories of their fathers. Its refreshing, spicy scent captures hints of vanilla, cinnamon, mint, and musk to create a pleasant, masculine fragrance that is perfect for both day and night.


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