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Guerlain unveils a new fragrance
“Picture kilometers of orange tree fields,” says perfumer Delphine Jelk over a video call. “The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and there’s a freshness in the air.” Jelk is describing the inspiration behind her latest creation, Guerlain’s Neroli Plein Sud. “One second, let me get something.” She reemerges on-screen with a travel diary from her time in Morocco. The notebook is filled with dried plants, sketches, and fabric swatches that inspired the luxe new fragrance. “I went to fashion design school before getting into perfumery, so I design fragrances exactly like I’d design clothes, starting with mood boards filled with colors, words, and pictures.
Néroli Plein Sud is born out of a collaboration with Antone de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation, in honour of the beloved author of The Little Prince and Southern Mail (the latter which directly inspired the fragrance). To bring the latest addition to Guerlain’s L’Art & La Matière collection to life, Jelk combined neroli—an essential oil produced from the blossom of an orange tree–with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. At once crisp, spicy, and warm, she describes the scent as a “fresh breeze blowing over the hot sand of the Sahara [desert].”
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Sulwhasoo’s S Line skincare collection has arrived
Fusing ancient knowledge with modern opulence, Sulwhasoo’s S Line is here to shake up the skincare space. Sought after for its youth-enhancing capabilities, the star Gingseng Berry SR ingredient (comprised of ginsenomics, a bioflavonoid and ginseng berry) is featured throughout the range.
Housed in a traditional Korean moon jar that doubles as a decorative statement piece, our favourite launch from the line is The Ultimate S Cream–which strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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