Luca Turin is one of my favorite writers- not “fragrance writers”- just “writers”. And even though I was tricked into purchasing a subscription to substack thinking he had written all about lavender scents, I am pretty happily duped.
A version of what a friend’s Long Island mother used to say applies here: “They get you hooked on the lavender so then you gotta keep coming back for the writing…”
I’ve searched sooo hard for the Caldey Islands Monks (were they monks?) Lavender you praised sooo much in the Guide! No way. Not even last september in South England… 🙃
Caldey Island was reformulated. The original perfumer died, the monks wanted to buy the recipe, the price was too high, and they had it redone by another perfumer who screwed it up completely. This one is really good.
Anyone know if this is available in the United States? I would love to try some. I am looking for a lavender scent that doesn’t have that harsh blast I get from lavender essential oil. I love lavender and mint.
Don’t drink it all At once.
Too late.
😅
Luca Turin is one of my favorite writers- not “fragrance writers”- just “writers”. And even though I was tricked into purchasing a subscription to substack thinking he had written all about lavender scents, I am pretty happily duped.
A version of what a friend’s Long Island mother used to say applies here: “They get you hooked on the lavender so then you gotta keep coming back for the writing…”
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It would be great to have a review of this one. Have a nice day!
I’ve searched sooo hard for the Caldey Islands Monks (were they monks?) Lavender you praised sooo much in the Guide! No way. Not even last september in South England… 🙃
Caldey Island was reformulated. The original perfumer died, the monks wanted to buy the recipe, the price was too high, and they had it redone by another perfumer who screwed it up completely. This one is really good.
That’s a dramatic reformulation story
Anyone know if this is available in the United States? I would love to try some. I am looking for a lavender scent that doesn’t have that harsh blast I get from lavender essential oil. I love lavender and mint.
Looks good
How’s the newer batches compare to the vintages?
No idea, but at least it's real lavender.
Is it good?
Do you think I would buy 620 ml of it if it wasn't ? :-)
Yes, that’s what we fragheads do, don’t pose for a sane person we have all seen your perfume closet 🧐