Chic in NY: Frederic Malle

I have admired French perfumer Frederic Malle since I first saw his home featured in Men's Vogue years ago.  Last week, I treated to a private meet and greet to experience his new travel spray cases he collaborated on with shoe designer Pierre Hardy.  The travel atomizers fit inside these chic cases sprayed with the same paint they use to paint automobiles. His Madison Avenue shop also looks as chic as his perfumes smell. It's filled with antiques and art from his own collection creating an atmosphere to tickle all your senses. C'est magnifique!

New Travel Spray Cases

Perfumer Frederic Malle

Smelling Columns

On Perfume Making by Frederic Malle. 

Home Scent Perfume Guns

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Le Labo: Santal 33

I have been wearing Santal 26 from Le Labo for almost two years now and still love it.  I have never had more people, both men and women, ask me what I'm wearing and tell me that I smell good.  As an interior designer, I get a kick out of telling that it's technically a room spray. Apparently, I wasn't the only one wearing this unique scent because they have just come out with the perfume version, Santal 33.  I am glad I was to test the new fragrance before my cold left me unable to breathe or smell.  It seems a bit spicier and a little more masculine which seems fitting since the description mentions the Marlboro Man.  My bottle of Santal 26 is just about empty and I still haven't decided if I'll switch over yet.  There is something about the room spray as perfume that not only smells great but makes me smile!