Australian candle brand, Glasshouse Fragrances, takes you on an olfactory journey to Montmartre with their limited edition ‘A Day in Montmartre’ candle duo. The candles are named Montmartre Macaron and Sacred Heart respectively.
The candles feature beautiful coloured wax and unique white ceramic vessels which were skilfully crafted to be a piece of art that would be proudly displayed in every home. On the one hand, Montmartre Macaron conjures the decadence of a Parisian Patisserie, Sacred Heart on the other is a heady blend of incense, myrrh and cedarwood.
A Day in Montmartre pays homage to scent aficionado, and Glasshouse Fragrances founder Nicole Eckels’ most-cherished destination in the world to reset, find inspiration, and indulge in wander.
“When you wander around the streets of Montmartre, you get the sense of a place steeped in history and art. I am constantly left feeling inspired by the artists on every corner, artisans holed up in their atelier, and the locals living a bohemian life filled to the brim with creativity. Paris always leaves in awe”. Nicole Eckels.
The collection is a true nod to the pilgrimage around the iconic Montmartre district of Paris and starts with a walk up the hill to the beautiful Sacré Coeur; there is simply no view of Paris like the one experienced from the foothills of the basilica. It is the perfect place to take a breath, choose a direction, and wander through the charming lanes. The capsule finishes with a stop-off at a Parisian patisserie, with the aroma of buttercream filled macarons filling the air.
Montmartre Macaron is inspired by the decadence of the local patisserie, which billows wafts of creamy vanilla, Blueberry’s fruity zing, and a dusting of sugared coconut. A candle from the gourmand family of fragrances, Glasshouse Fragrances’ Montmartre Macaron candle has top notes of wild blueberries, middle notes of creamy musk and base notes of sweet vanilla and sugared coconut husk.
The Glasshouse Fragrances ‘A Day in Montmartre’ Sacred Heart scent is inspired by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica atop the hill in Montmartre. Sacré-Coeur Basilica. From the woody fragrance family, Sacred Heart has top notes of incense and pink pepper, middle notes of myrrh, and tonka bean and base notes of cedarwood, amber, vanilla.
Montmartre Macaron & Sacred Heart beautifully capture the essence of the Parisian streets, scents, and artistry. The A Day in Montmartre collection was released to coincide with Bastille Day last month and is a limited edition so don’t miss out!
The Glasshouse Fragrances range also includes two other French inspired scents:
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380g Triple Scented Soy Candle
Released from the vault, available exclusively online. Notes of bergamot, violet, lily of the valley, cedarwood and amber create a Parisian oasis.
MARSEILLE MEMOIR – GARDENIA
Neroli, gardenia and breezy apple blossom will have you thinking of the Cote d’Azur.
The Marseille Memoir scent is available across the whole Glasshouse Fragrances’ range: candle, diffuser, hand cream, body bar, and hand wash.
You can purchase the A Day in Montmartre range as well as the whole Glasshouse Fragrances range via their website at www.glasshousefragrances.com.au
Glasshouse Fragrance products are made locally in Sydney, so by indulging in a delicious home fragrance you’re also supporting a local Australian business.
What’s your favourite fragrance family? What scents remind you of France?
No longer reserved only for chocolates, the humble advent calendar countdown to Christmas has become more and more creative and luxurious over the years!
BEAUTY/PERFUME
A number of the large well-known French brands sell their products in Australia via bricks and mortar stores in the major department stores primarily as well as through their own online stores.
CLARINS
Clarins has two advent calendar options for 2020: a 12 day and a 24 day option.
Hidden in each drawer is an iconic product for a little beauty pick-me-up at the beginning and end of your night. The perfect gift to give or keep for yourself.
The well-being and beauty set contains:
Fresh Scrub 15ml
SOS Hydra Mask 15ml
Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin 30ml
Tonic Body Treatment Oil 10ml
Hand and Nail Treatment Cream 50ml
Hydra Essentiel Silky Cream 15ml
Eye Contour Gel 3ml
Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch 4ml
Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D 01 3ml
Lip Comfort Oil 02 7ml
Beauty Flash Balm 50ml
Hydra Essential Eye Mask 5ml
DIOR
The 2020 Dior Advent Calendar will be available in stores by mid-November. Pricing is to be confirmed by Dior.
We assume that the Dior advent calendar available in Australia will be the same as the one released in the USA.
‘”Look and listen… Perhaps you will sense the music that made the stars dance into constellations, like this ballet company, with the rhythm of our hearts beating in unison. Perhaps you, too, will join in the dance, a source of happiness!”
Safia Ouares– Artist and Illustrator –
Celebrate the holiday season at the heart of 30 Avenue Montaigne, where Dior opens the doors to the Atelier des Rêves and reveals its magic beneath a starry sky. Artist and illustrator Safia Ouares has created an Advent Calendar like an enchanted night with dancing stars and gold dust. An illuminated deer prances above the Paris rooftops, as the most marvellous ballet takes place in front of the workshop doors, piled high with gifts.
Behind each of the 24 calendar doors lies a Dior surprise to count down the days of December steeped in the magical spirit of Dior.
THE BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR WITH 24 DIOR MINIATURES
J‘adore Eau de Parfum, 5 ml
J’adore Eau de Toilette, 5 ml
Miss Dior Rose N’Roses Eau de Toilette, 5 ml
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, 5 ml
JOY by Dior Eau de Parfum intense, 5 ml
Sauvage Eau de Parfum, 10 ml
Sauvage Eau de Toilette, 10 ml
Dior Homme Eau de Toilette, 10 ml
Rouge Dior lipstick #999 red satin finish, 1.5 g
Dior Vernis nail lacquer 999 red, 7 ml
Dior Backstage Universal Face & Body Primer, 5 ml
Dior Lip Maximizer gloss 001 Pink, 2 ml
Diorshow Maximizer 3D mascara primer, 4 ml
Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume mascara, 4 ml
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara, 4 ml
Rouge Dior lipstick #999 red matte finish, 1.5 g
Dreamskin Care & Perfect skincare, 7 ml
Capture Totale C.E.L.L. Energy Super Potent Serum, 10 ml
Capture Totale C.E.L.L. Energy Firming and Wrinkle-Correcting Creme, 15 ml
Capture Youth Glow Booster Serum, 7 ml
Dior Prestige La Crème Texture Essentielle, 5 ml
Dior Prestige La Micro-Lotion de Rose, 10 ml
Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose, 10 ml
1 exclusive* snow globe
LANCÔME
Lancôme also has two advent calendars available in 2020.
Lancôme invites you to gather under the sparkling Eiffel tower. Lancôme unveils its luxurious beauty advent calendar for 2020. Each wonderful house filled with a beauty surprise. The best way to make every day of the holiday season feel special and exciting!
Your unique gift set includes:
HYDRA ZEN Anti-stress Moisturising Cream-gel 15ml
EAU MICELLAIRE DOUCEUR Cleansing Micellar Water with Rose Extract 50ml
BI-FACIL Non Oily Instant Facial Cleanser – Sensitive Eyes 30ml
Countdown to Christmas with L’OCCITANE’s Classic Beauty Advent Calendar.
The whimsical world of Provence is brought to life in our delightful Classic Beauty Advent Calendar, illustrated by award-winning French illustrator, Édith Carron. Explore through our imaginative holiday market and watch as time stops for a moment, as childhood memories of excited anticipation come flooding back with a surprise behind every door.
L’Occitane will also be selling a Premium Advent Calendar but details are not yet known as they are awaiting stock to arrive from France before it’s added to the website.
This advent calendar is filled with products from the French beauty brand Sephora.
Step into the Sephora Collection enchanted jungle and enjoy this year’s run-up to Christmas with our advent calendar, featuring 24 beauty surprises, craftily hidden by our gang of wild animals.
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Your unique gift set includes:
