Oriental Essences – The power of perfume.
Trace the aromatic footsteps of the world’s finest perfumers while they embark on a rich and adventurous expedition into the Orient. On the ancient trail of the Orient Express this journey of fragrances uncovers a treasure of rare herbs, exotic spices and aromas from an era gone by. The captivating result is an olfactory experience that allows your senses to visit the historic cities of Constantinople, Marrakech, Kashmir and Muscat. Through flower valleys in India to the imposing landscape of the Tibetan Himalayas. Inspired by their journeys into the orient, the new RITUALS perfumers uncovered a fragrant treasure of exclusive spices and ingredients to compose the bespoke collection of four luxury eau de parfum for women and four for men. Products are available at RITUALS Cosmetics stores, selected department stores and www.rituals.com
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Mediterranean Meditation. Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier’s inspiration for Knot is a vision of an escape from reality that leads to a villa on the Italian Riviera. The house sits in the hills overlooking the sparkling sea, its interior illuminated by sunlight, its open windows ushering in the saltwater breeze and the scent of peonies from the garden combined with the redolence of clementine trees in the distance. Knot Eau Florale conjures the next chapter of the Mediterranean interlude, this time set in the villa’s flower garden. Knot Eau Florale is the continuation of the collaboration between Tomas Maier and master perfumer Daniela Andrier. A delicate floral expression of the Knot fragrance, Knot Eau Florale features amplified notes of Rose and Peony layered with the softness of musk. The Mediterranean soul of the scent continues to radiate through notes of mandarine, neroli and lavender, underscored by the earthiness of cedarwood and tonka beans. The combination of these rare materials is what gives Knot Eau Florale its unforgettable nature. www.bottegaveneta.com