Saturday, February 28, 2009

Le parfum du souvenir

I am a double scent girl -- annick goutal's l'eau de hadrien with jo malone's grapefruit. It hardly ever changes, citrus and clean is my thing.

However, the smell of the park hyatt vendome is one that I cannot get out of my mind. In a way, I resent the reality that the world comes in white tea, kiwi, vanilla and sandalwood scents. I abhor the use of dryer sheets and scented laundry detergent that assault us on dog walks. However, the signature scent at the PHV always makes me crazy in a good way. It is musky and deluxe, which really makes no sense unless you are exposed to it. When I am feeling down, I use the shampoo to remind myself of good times in Paris.

Better than a plastic eiffel tower.

Mlle nm a votre service
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jo Malone Grapefruit is MY favorite scent! How did you know?

By the way, please buy it there, not here. The US formula is different and contains eugenol & other chemicals that are banned in the EU.
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=123086

Mony said...

can you analyze the scent you love from the hotel?
it's a wonderful thing that memories are triggered by scent--proof of the divinity of us

Anonymous said...

I love grapefruit. Can you get that scent here?