Perfume Postcards: 11 Fragrances That Transport Us Around the World
“One of the most evocative fragrances I have ever smelled is the Au 17 candle from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. I first came across it in 2018 in Paris while shopping with friends. Instantly, the scent painted a mesmerising image in my head: a dream life living in Paris hosting a dinner party at sunset with R&B music playing in the background. The scent is made up of amber, firewood and incense, which create a warm, sexy, smokey and luxurious scentscape. Whenever I light the candle in my home, I transform my space into a luxurious and comforting space.
“Most intriguing, the scent was fashioned over the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and his home in Paris. The inner black colour of the vessel is based on the paint in his apartment. The dusty-gold lid is based on the specific colour of the roofs in Paris when the sun shines on them. It turns out that I was not far off. The colours, the scent, the exquisite perfumery and the experience that the complex scent emitted were evocative of personal tales of living in Paris.
“What’s most mind-boggling to me is how I stumbled upon this candle and into the world of home fragrance. Before this candle, I enjoyed scents that were universally loved, but after it, I started to appreciate the artistry, technique and passion that goes into bringing fragrance into someone’s home. From that moment on, I have looked at home fragrance like art. Just like the art you hang in your home, the scents you bring into your home tell the story of who you are, what you care about and where you have been. What story do you want to tell about your life? Every time I light this fragrance, I am choosing to bring joy and light into my life. This fragrance is special to me because every time I light this candle it takes me back to a glorious time with friends, my initial step into fine fragrance and, most importantly, the realisation of the power of fragrance to light up your life.” — Kudzi Chikumbu, Fragrance Expert and Content Creator
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