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Summer Travel Essentials

June 21, 2023June 19, 2023 by Natalie

We've curated a collection of products designed with convenience in mind.

As school days wind down and long weekends approach, it’s time to start planning those exciting summer vacations ahead. Whether you’re jetting off to exotic destinations or exploring hidden gems closer to home, we’ve curated a collection of products designed with convenience in mind that will keep you looking radiant and refreshed on your adventures.

Here’s to an unforgettable summer filled with wanderlust and beauty. Bon voyage!

All You Need To Travel Light and In Style

The Glow Kit
**DR. BARBARA STURM**

Get the coveted #SturmGlow with this essential seven-step science-based routine for a fresh and radiant complexion.

The Eye Patches – Single Sachet
**AUGUSTINUS BADER**

These revitalizing hydrogel eye patches instantly hydrate, brighten, and plump, while reducing the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Also available as a Set of 6.

Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil 28ml
**PAI SKINCARE**

Formulated for sensitive skin and eyes but loved across all skin types, this cleansing oil shifts SPF, makeup, daily grime at speed leaving you with clean, soft skin.

5 Minute Facial Set
**TATA HARPER**

Get a megawatt glow with Tata’s favourite five minute facial hack. Regenerating Cleanser and Resurfacing Mask are powerful on their own but can work even better together.

Fullest Volumizing Mascara (Mini) – Black
**ILIA**

A clean volumizing mascara that wraps each lash in weightless, buildable volume without flaking, smudging, or irritating even the most sensitive eyes.

Holi (mane) Travel 14 Day Supply
**AGENT NATEUR**

A nutrient-dense blend for flourishing hair, radiant skin and resilient nails that combines two daily powerhouse superfoods: marine collagen and pearl powder.

Heat Protectant Shield Travel Size 60 ml
**R+CO**

This plant-based leave-in spray protects against heat damage and nourishes and smoothes strands while improving hair’s elasticity and preventing breakage.

Tropical Crush Toothpaste Travel Size 25 ml
**LEBON**

Bursting with mint, juicy pineapple and rooibos, Tropical Crush helps brush away bad bacteria whilst bringing you a boost of positivity to brighten your day.

Discovery Set
**SKINCEUTICALS**

A 4-step routine for younger-looking skin that replenishes moisture, restores firmness and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Our Top 10 Fragrance Picks for Spring

March 20, 2023 by Natalie

Ten fragrances which smell the way spring feels.

There’s a version of a spring scent that’s all freshness: easy breezy vibes. And certainly, we all want a bit of a refresh when the weather starts to warm. But as the snow melts and the days get longer, what’s really happening? The plant life around us, a complex network of stems, leaves, flowers, and trees, begins to upload nutrients from the thawing soil below. Cooling and zippy humidity, spicy and green energy, and the invisible songs of new flowers come storming into the air, like a crowd pouring back out to the theatre lobby after a secret show.

It’s this new vibrancy, both floral and earthy, chilled but warming, that these scents remind us of. Many contain these contrasts within their evolution – fading from sheer to delicious, from new green growth to a delicate coziness. All of them, we think, have the potential to make you feel renewed.

Neroli Nasimba EDP
**MAISON CRIVELLI**
*A modern, abstracted neroli casts long, honeyed shadows on an impossibly sheer leather accord. Clean, transcendent warmth.*

Chypre 21 EDP
**HEELEY PARFUMS**
*Chic as a French film and easy as a walk in the park, Heeley’s bracingly modern update of the “chypre” archetype is seamless, sumptuous, and suffused with light.*

Nectary EDP
**JORUM STUDIO**
*Fruit flesh and riotous flowers burst through the grey, settling on a snarling earthy musk below. Both cheekily old-school and shockingly new.*

You or Someone Like You EDP
**ETAT LIBRE D’ORANGE**
*Green and creamy, unique but breezy. This olfactory fantasy of an L.A. everywoman is unisex magic, merging skin with stem, ambition with freedom.*

Dupont Circle EDT
**MONSILLAGE**
*Crisp springtime in a bottle, as invigorating as a chilled breeze caressing rose bushes and old-growth barks. An optimistic inhale of new beginnings.*

French Flower EDP
**MATIERE PREMIERE**
*A buttery laser beam of freshly farmed, organic tuberose awakens and sings. A windows-open, painfully pretty new day dawns.*

Original Santal EDP
**CREED**
*A spicy, effervescent garden of ginger and herbs scattering on a weightless base of tonka and sandalwood. A perfect example of how dynamic classic perfumery can be.*

Molecule 01+ Black Tea EDT
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**
*A velvety-woody bassline anchors a spring-plucked airy tea note. A dewy mist hovering over magically magnetic skin.*

Sakura EDP
**ORMONDE JAYNE**
*Like the snowy pink piles of delicate blossoms falling from spring’s cherry trees: a watercolour in scent. Effortless, delicate, and delicious.*

Live Meaningful Work EDP
**MELEG PERFUMES**
*A rustic ode to earth and sunshine, this atmospheric scent cleanses and anchors in equal measure. The wild textures of a new frontier.*

SPRING AWAKENINGS SAMPLE PACK

Ten fragrances which smell the way spring feels. Featuring 0.7ml samples of Neroli Nasimba, Chypre 21, Nectary, You or Someone Like You, Dupont Circle, Sakura, French Flower, Live Meaningful Work, Molecule 01+ Black Tea, and Original Santal.

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Travelling with Perfume

November 23, 2023February 20, 2023 by Natalie

We think that travel fragrances need to possess two important aspects... Three of our brands happen to do both exceptionally well.

No matter where you’re travelling, it can be hard not to feel a bit adrift. Spraying on a fragrance can help center yourself, and add an invisible festive flourish to help make your time away feel that much more special.

We think that travel fragrances need to possess two important aspects — balanced, versatile formulas and convenient packaging. Three of our brands happen to do both exceptionally well.

Gallivant

Gallivant fragrances are not only inspired by travel but are the perfect travel companion. They’re breezy, energetic and gorgeously polished while being relaxed enough not to totally dominate the vacation. Their entire collection is available in 30 ml bottles, and they even produce a fun discovery set of 2 ml samples (suitably called “The Nomad”).

We recommend:

**NAPLES EDP**
Gallivant
*Poetic sea spray and church incense for a holiday by the sea.*

**BERLIN EDP**
Gallivant
*Super cool black tea and pink pepper for urban exploration.*

Escentric Molecules

These all-purpose compliment factories can adapt to any skin and situation. Their ultra-minimalist formulas make them feel less like perfumes and more like spraying on an extra layer of yourself; perfect for feeling comfortable in new environments. The best part? Their 30 ml travel sizes come in chic, futuristic metal cases for ultimate luggage peace of mind.

We recommend:

**MOLECULE 05 EDT** – **30 ML ALLOY CASE**
Escentric Molecules
*Soothing velvety cashmeran for a pampered getaway.*

**MOLECULE 03 EDT** – **30 ML ALLOY CASE**
Escentric Molecules
*Energizing green vetiver for a scenic hiking trip.*

Arquiste

Arquiste makes fragrances that transport you across time and space. Their luxurious compositions are so evocative it seems you could walk right inside them and explore. However, they remain balanced and wearable, with a light touch of old-school elegance, and their bestselling scents are available in ultra-portable travel vials.

We recommend:

**SYDNEY ROCK POOL EDP – TRAVEL SIZE 7.5 ML**
Arquiste
*Coconut and driftwood for lounging poolside (or oceanside).*

**NANBAN EDP – TRAVEL SIZE 7.5 ML**
Arquiste
*Coffee, resins and sophisticated spices for a cultural excursion.*

Shop all discovery sets and travel sizes at Etiket.ca!

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Etiket’s Fragrance Favourites of 2022

January 12, 2023January 10, 2023 by Natalie

A look at the Etiket team's most-loved fragrances from the past year.

This year, we saw many memorable, boundary-pushing fragrances arrive at Etiket. In fact, there was so much excitement coming in from so many different directions, there seemed no way to sum it all up. But more and more, nothing is ever just one thing; to borrow the title from one of this year’s best films, we are surrounded by Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. And one of the easiest ways to switch things up and transform with the ever-changing world is through scent.

This year, we divided our favourite new fragrance arrivals into two categories: Light & Shadow. But even here, all is not what it seems. These shadowy scents may be dark, calming, and cozy, but they can also contain surprise: new textures, new ingredients, and an energizing sense of space. Similarly, these light fragrances are not without depth, and especially not without mystery. They may be cheerful, but they’ve got secrets.

As you explore, you could ask yourself which category you’re drawn to, and whether any from the other category surprised you. More than anything, all ten fragrances make a tantalizing offer: isn’t it time for a bit of reinvention?

Want to try our 2022 Fragrance Favourites? Disc over the Sample Pack here.

Light

Pony Boy Extrait de Parfum
**JORUM STUDIO**

Edinburgh perfumer Euan McCall is a virtuoso at capturing the wild textures of his unusual ingredients as if frozen in a strange still life. In his newest, tart rhubarb becomes a bewitching fog, cheekily caressing driftwood and pink lotus flowers, imploring another sniff.

London Funk EDP
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**

The name is correct: this scent starts green and funky. But amidst the chaotic party of this avant-garde opening, a blissful, sexy-cool ambergris drydown is sneaking up on you, ready to steal your heart.

Paragon EDP
**INITIO PARFUMS PRIVÉS**

A burst of juicy plum mingles with soothing palo santo and sage, the whole affair sluicing over polished sticks of sandalwood. A potion of confident ease, and a refreshing new take Initio’s signature magnetism.

Like This EDP
**ETAT LIBRE D’ORANGE**

This collaboration with Tilda Swinton finds the everyday smells of her highland cottage (and the breathtaking views outside) merging into a weightless, ecstatic dance of candied ginger, wildflowers, and singing earth. A textural marvel, and one of our perfume director’s all-time favourite scents.

Ibiza Nights EDP
**CARNER BARCELONA**

An unapologetic sex bomb laughing in the face of “bad taste”, this perfectly-constructed signature pours glamourous sun-soaked florals over pear and vanilla and parties like it’s 1999. We love it.

Shadow

Indigo Smoke EDP
**ARQUISTE**

Cool mountain air at dusk, sparkling fireflies of freshness and an urgent waft of crisp pine smoke, billowing in softly over hours. This modern masterpiece unfolds like clockwork, overflowing with poetry, place, and a cinematic elegance.

Plum in Cognac EDP
**SCENTS OF WOOD**

A deeply pleasurable hug of scent, with wood-barrel-infused organic alcohol anchoring all that plummy, boozy, sophisticated gourmand depth. Smells inescapably familiar yet not quite like anything else.

Ambre Chromatique Extrait de Parfum
**MAISON CRIVELLI**

Amber and vanilla get their groove back in this colourful, hypnotic ode to luscious, off-dry warmth. Another addictive, forward-thinking work from “Ganymede” perfume star Quentin Bisch.

Musc Amarante EDP
**L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR**

The delightfully bonkers premise of a collection inspired by garden vegetables reached its apex in this earthy, serene, strangely wearable pairing of white musk and beetroot. Its beauty, and versatility, just might surprise you.

Haltane EDP
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**

A sumptuous harmony of oud, leather and spice, vividly modernized with a kiss of sugary praline. This fragrance has all the refined luxury we expect from Parfums de Marly with added richness and a rugged edge.

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Best-Selling Fragrances & Discovery Sets of 2022

January 12, 2023January 10, 2023 by Natalie

Discover the most popular fragrances and discovery sets at Etiket in 2022!

Curious about which fragrances our clients were loving most in 2022? Below, you’ll find a ranking of some client favourites by units sold. And while the most popular scents aren’t necessarily the perfect ones for everyone, we can certainly understand why these ten have captured the imagination of fragrance lovers across Canada.

Top 10 Fragrance Best-Sellers

1 – Molecule 01 EDT
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**

The original skin-enhancing wonder scent.

2 – Ganymede EDP
**MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS**

A fresh, futuristic and unforgettably luminous take on leather.

3 – No 02 L’Air du Désert Marocain EDT
**TAUER PERFUMES**

The never-ending cult sensation submerges you in waves of intoxicating spice.

4 – Passage d’Enfer EDT
**L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR**

A whisper of mysterious incense, rendered with the delicacy of a haiku.

5 – Tihota EDP
**INDULT**

Vanilla in its deepest, richest, most utterly delicious form.

6 – Luna EDT
**PENHALIGON’S**

A fresh floral twinkle in a summer night sky.

7 – Love & Crime EDP
**EX IDOLO**

A surprisingly complex elixir of cake-frosted intrigue.

8 – Hibiscus Mahajad Extrait de Parfum
**MAISON CRIVELLI**

Tart, indulgent, and as dazzling as a priceless jewel.

9 – Sunset Hour EDP
**GOLDFIELD & BANKS AUSTRALIA**

A peachy daydream of ambrosial summer love.

10 – Delina Exclusif Extrait de Parfum
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**

Marie Antoinette’s charm at its most opulent and indulgent.

Top 5 Fragrance Discovery Sets Best-Sellers

1 – Portraits Scent Library
**PENHALIGON’S**

This top-shelf collection from our bestselling brand has a deep and elegant signature for every taste.

2 – Journey Book Discovery Set
**MEMO**

These whimsical, luxurious fragrances are inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of globe-trotting adventure.

3 – Fragrance Discovery Set
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**

Explore all five original series of this revolutionary minimalist fragrance line and let the compliments start rolling in.

4 – Short Story Collection
**IMAGINARY AUTHORS**

Portland’s iconically playful perfumery takes fragrance off its stuffy pedestal and into evocative new corners of the imagination.

5 – Discovery Set
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**

Hedonism was never so approachable, modern and fun as in the delicious daydreams of social-media sensations Vilhelm Parfumerie.

Gift Giving

Gift Guide for Every Budget

March 31, 2023December 2, 2022 by Natalie

Check everyone off your list with these thoughtful gift ideas.

Find unique, original and exclusive gifts under $30, under $50 and under $100… that will delight everyone on your list.

GIFTS FOR $30 OR LESS

Perfect for Stocking Stuffers or Gift Exchanges!

Golden Hour Clay Mineral Soak
**BATHORIUM**

Pomegranate Hand & Body Lotion
**LOVEFRESH**

GIFTS FOR $50 OR LESS

Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

Fullest Volumizing Mascara – Black
**ILIA**

Anti-Aging Neuropeptide Lip Treatment – Be Adored
**TATA HARPER**

Living Luminizer Glow Quad Mini
**RMS BEAUTY**

GIFTS FOR $100 OR LESS

Treat the Ones you Love!

Make It A Double Set | Limited Edition
**MALIN + GOETZ**

A Fanfare of Fragrances Scent Library | Limited Edition
**PENHALIGON’S**

Looking for even more gift ideas? Discover them on etiket.ca

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In Love with Everything Review: Imaginary Authors Conjures Another Fragrance Fantasy

December 9, 2022November 28, 2022 by Natalie

A journey beyond the "guilty pleasure."

Join us Friday, Dec. 2nd for an upbeat meet-and-greet with Imaginary Authors founder & perfumer Josh Meyer!

Chat with the perfumer, enjoy exclusive gifts with any Imaginary Authors purchase, and sip a signature cocktail inspired by “In Love With Everything.”

1826 Sherbrooke St. W, Montréal, QC
December 2nd, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

As you might know, each Imaginary Authors fragrance is framed as the scent of an imaginary novel. And to understand the pleasures of their newest fragrance “In Love With Everything“, it helps to look at a real-life work of art: the musical “Xanadu”. I’m not talking about the famously-failed movie musical starring the late, great Olivia Newton-John. Instead, this fragrance reminds me of the film’s surprise-hit Broadway musical adaptation.

You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of either; the original “Xanadu” movie was famously bad. While the soundtrack by E.L.O. became a hit, its perception as a campy failure was so universal it heralded the end of glossy musical film productions for decades. On the other hand, “Xanadu: The Musical” was a 2007 Broadway adaptation which tried to capitalize on the delightful excess of its source material. It was a parade of deliberately over-the-top scenes and cheesy musical numbers, mostly performed on roller skates. The plot of the musical parodied the film’s preposterous storyline: a Greek muse helping a hunky artist to open an L.A. nightclub. It worked: the production was so committed to the joys of a guilty pleasure that it flew past irony and looped back around to life-affirming. While the original film inspired the Golden Raspberry Awards (which honour the “worst” of that year’s cinema), “Xanadu: The Musical” was nominated for a Tony for Best New Musical.

To us, this is what’s going on in “In Love With Everything”. The fragrance is an electrifying shot of eighties breakfast orange juice, raspberry jam, and intergalactic roses. Instead of elevating its ingredients, it exaggerates them for maximum pleasure. The result: a fragrance which flies past guilty pleasure and into something even more joyful. Once the tart, pulpy opening eventually dissipates like so much roller-disco fog, it reveals a glow-in-the-dark, arcade-birthday-party warmth. That warmth feels naggingly familiar, evoking the nostalgia of unnamed childhood sense memories. Is it the “stardust” note? Or perhaps the “tropical punch” accord? Impossible to say.

Aspects like these are called “fantasy accords” in the fragrance world, and are one of the trademarks of the work of Josh Meyer, the Portland-based perfumer who founded Imaginary Authors. They usually consist of a cocktail of synthetic molecules meant to evoke a place, texture, or even an emotion. Classic examples of this include “amber” (a fantasy accord imagining the scent of the fossilized resin, not to be confused with ambergris) and home scents which describe their scent as “clean linen” (an object which likely smells mainly like the laundry detergent it’s washed with, or even like nothing at all).

Including these accords in a list of notes doesn’t describe a fragrance’s actual ingredients so much as it offers another dimension of storytelling. Meyer often challenges you to imagine aromas that are tactile and conceptual: Fresh Tennis Balls (“The Soft Lawn”), Warm Sand (“Falling into the Sea”), Arpora Night Market (“Slow Explosions”), Baltic Sea Mist (“Every Sea a Serenade”), Orchard Dust (“Yesterday Haze”), Salvaged Shipwreck (“Whispered Myths”), First Kiss (“Sundrunk”), and even simply “???” (“O Unknown”). If a list of notes is like a Table of Contents for the fragrance, why not make the chapter titles as evocative as possible?

Like Meyer’s other scents, “In Love With Everything” achieves the sensation of entering a vivid imaginary world. The fragrance embodies the gleeful, spandex-futuristic visions of the early 80’s (or 90’s, for that matter – or any stretch of time when the sensory world could feel genuinely new). Maybe it even smells a bit like the feeling of surging adolescence. Either way, with its refreshing, mind-bending wearability, it shows “bad taste” doesn’t really exist and that a “guilty pleasure” is only a state of mind. After all, who can resist the pure, ecstatic, dopey joy of musical lyrics like these:

“I’m alive / and the dawn breaks across the sky / I’m alive / and the sun rises up so high / Lost in another world / Never another word / But what can I say? / I’m alive! / I’m alive! / I’m alive!”

IMAGINARY AUTHORS IN LOVE WITH EVERYTHING EDP — Imaginary Authors
**IN LOVE WITH EVERYTHING**

Reviews

The Etiket Team’s Fall Favourites

March 10, 2023October 19, 2022 by Natalie

Fall is here! We asked our staff to pick their favourite product for the season and to explain why it's their go-to. Let's discover them together!

The crisp and cozy fall weather has arrived, and the team at Etiket is, of course, full of product recommendations for the seasonal change. Find out what staples make up some of our staff’s beauty, skincare and fragrance daily rituals.

“For me, the Superkind Radiance Mask from Tata Harper is a must. Twice a week, I exfoliate with the Regenerating Cleanser and then follow up with this famous mask that is oh-so-soothing. Then a 20-minute break of happiness… and an instant “wow” rejuvenating effect! The chamomile and lavender help calm my skin and the lactic acid helps improve the texture of my skin, providing a light exfoliation and glow. I love it!”
– MARIE-FRANCE, Boutique & Spa Director

”Imagine 5,000 years of ritual in a bottle? Natural and without artificial fragrance, a few drops of this oil blend that includes coconut, almond, sesame and avocado allow me to eliminate any trace of dry skin from first use. Nourishing but not greasy, it’s not sticky and the quick absorption is amazing. I love it so much that if I could bathe in it, I would. IMPOSSIBLE so I console myself with the Ayurvedic bath blend and enjoy the benefits of ancestral rituals to travel the world, all in my bathtub.”
– THOMAS, Boutique & Spa Assistant Manager

“This fall my new obsession is Agent Nateur’s holi (bright) Mask. The texture is so easy to apply and remove, a small amount goes a long way. I fit it into my nighttime routine a couple of times a week and wake up in the morning looking smooth, bright and refreshed!”
– JORDANNA, Holistic Aesthetician

“I really like berry, cranberry, and old rose shades for this fall.
Twilight Lane by RMS Beauty is really comfortable and provides good hydration with its lip balm texture. Ilia Beauty’s Balmy Tint in the colour Memoir is also a really beautiful shade for fall.“
– VERONICA, Makeup Artist & Beauty Specialist

“Fall is a time of extra layers, but since I still want something clean and versatile, I’ve been really enjoying Etat Libre’s newest, The Ghost in the Shell. It’s like a fresh-out-of-the-shower fragrance with a little extra coziness and warmth. It’s comforting but not too heavy, original but effortless.”
– DAVID, Director of Fragrance

“SkinCeuticals’ Epidermal Repair is my go-to to use alongside retinol treatments as it really helps restore compromised skin from treatments or even aggressive winter weather. My skin feels soothed and looks radiant.”
– MICHELLE, E-Commerce Manager

“I started incorporating SkinMedica’s Lytera 2.0 into my routine because as the summer progressed, I recently noticed that hyperpigmentation spots had started to appear on my cheeks. I will be combining this brightening and pigmentation correcting product with BBL treatments for optimal results.”
– KARINE, Marketing Director

“Tata Harper’s Resurfacing Body Serum is an aromatherapeutic experience with every application. Not only does it smell wonderful, but it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft thanks to smoothing and exfoliating ingredients. Best part? It does not leave a sticky or greasy feeling and literally absorbs in seconds so I can go about my day without worry.”
– NATALIE, Marketing Assistant

“I love the hydration that this creamy mask provides. It is formulated for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin and helps combat dull, dehydrated skin. It can be used both day and night to soothe and revitalize the skin.“
– STEVE, VP Operations

“I love to do the Supreme-C Treatment from Nuori for the change of seasons to give my skin a boost. It helps with my hyperpigmentation and sun damage that I may have had even when wearing a sunscreen this summer. It also helps to bring my skin back to life and gets my glow on! I like the addition of Hyaluronic Acid and Ferulic Acid which helps to complete the treatment.”
– SIMON, Founder

Shop these products online at etiket.ca or stop by our boutique!

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Summer Scent Roundup

March 6, 2023June 10, 2022 by David

Our top 10 fragrances for summer transport you to destinations near and far.

As the world rediscovers the joy of travel, we decided to curate our summer sample pack with fragrances that not only are perfect for warmer weather, but also transport us to fascinating destinations around the world.

Whether evoking the coconut, vanilla and wild gardenias of the Seychelles, the coniferous mountain forests of Alberta, the yuzu-studded steam baths of Kyoto or the Victorian violet gardens of the United Kingdom, our picks for summer scents are a gateway to fragrant frontiers near and far, while also serving as the perfect scent pairings for sunny summer fun.

Hiram Green
**VIVACIOUS**

Destination: Isle of Wright, United Kingdom

Violet purples. Lime green leaves. Sherbet oranges. Taffy pinks. Inspired by the candy-coloured gardens of the Victorians, for whom the violet was a particular treasure, this all-natural masterpiece swirls and dances with the indescribable, sweet and sour ecstasy of real flowers billowing in symphony on a seaside wind.

Take a sniff and be transported to the Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England where Queen Victoria built her summer residence, Osborne House. Walk the gorgeously manicured gardens of topiary and peak into the antique greenhouses, where fragrant rows of parma violets still grow.

Meleg
**ARASHIYAMA**

Destination: Kyoto, Japan

The air is thick with cool humidity as you stroll through the endless rows of a bamboo forest. Clad in wood and stone, a secluded “ryokan” inn beckons with the pleasures of an onsen; a volcanic steam bath of teal grey, misty water teeming with fragrant minerals.

A remarkable scent illusion: a serene, deeply refreshing trip to the traditional hot springs of Kyoto’s Arashiyama Mountain, where whole yuzu fruit are tossed into the waters for an extra touch of citrus oil festivity. Notes of magnolia, tea and the most delicate cedar incense imaginable immerse you in gentle clouds of invisible steam.

Monsillage
**ROUTE DU QUAI**

Destination: Rivière-Ouelle, Quebec

Named from an Algonquin word meaning “where rushes grown on the water’s edge”, the Kamouraska region of Quebec is an idyllic expanse of salt marshes, fishing villages, lush farmland and panoramic sky. Montreal-based perfumer Isabelle Michaud spent the summers of her youth here, and named this perfume after the road that led to her cottage.

A marine freshness permeates the air, with a breezy blend of wild local herbs and grasses adding a deeply textured sense of place. Abstract facets of transparent flowers add the crucial emotional element: the giddy anticipation of a childhood summer about to begin.

Vilhelm Parfumerie
**BASILICO & FELLINI**

Destination: Rome, Italy

The Italians so closely associated love with basil that, in days gone by, a sprig of the herb placed on a woman’s balcony was a symbolic invitation to her suitor. Years later, the carnivalesque entanglements of Roman romance were bottled, still fizzing, in the films of Federico Fellini, who invited viewers on deeply personal joyrides around his chaotic, glamourous city.

Smell this pastoral dream sequence pulled direct from a Fellini film. The fruity, leafy enchantment of fresh figs and savoury green basil blends airy innocence and urban sophistication, the rustic scents of the Italian countryside infused with the urgent zest of life in an ancient metropolis.

Imaginary Authors
**THE SOFT LAWN**

Destination: New Haven, Connecticut

If you’ve ever seen “Gilmore Girls”, you can smell how the verdant combo of quaint Americana, witty banter and upper-class anxiety turns the minutiae of small-town life into an endless epic. People in this part of the world seem to live submerged in oceans of power, history and tweed, determined to carve out their own slice of destiny.

A trip to picturesque New Haven, an affluent city on Long Island Sound which brims with the seaside charms of New England and plays host to Yale University, is an invitation into this forbidden world. Smell the tart linden blossoms and ivy-covered stone as you walk between museums, as locals exude crisp vetiver and the mossy scent of the tennis court.

Libertine Fragrance
**SOFT WOODS**

Destination: Jasper, Alberta

In Jasper National Park, the terrain is a soaring architecture of geology and light. Framed by simulation-perfect mountains patterned in abstract colour-fields of “wilderness”, each sun-dappled valley and canyon seems to contain more air than should fit between the water and the sky.

From this textural network of plant life and landscape: the smell of the subalpine forest in summer. Alberta perfumer Josh Smith magically transcribes it, with impressionistic touches of luminous rose to capture all that light, spirit, and spatial complexity. A chorus of juniper, balsam fir, and the trillion-fold factories of plant oil carpeting the so-called “Hall of the Gods”.

Gallivant
**LOS ANGELES**

Destination: Los Angeles, California

Like almost any massive city, Los Angeles is an electric clash of energies; of histories exalted and forgotten. Smell the hypnotic sheen of Hollywood, gleaming in the glow of vintage neon and sepia California sunlight; wild Pacific coastlines studded with aromatic sagebrush; desert-dwelling New Age millionaires shrouded in pacifying incense.

Then there are the fragrant outposts of more enduring cultures that have collected in this place: Mexican neighbourhoods perfumed by garlands of intoxicating tuberose, honeyed narcissus and skewers of juicy pineapple. The soul of Los Angeles is a smooth and carefree cocktail, breezy and addictive.

Heeley
**COCCOBELLO**

Destination: La Digue, Seychelles

A little archipelago scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles were seemingly tailor-made for maximum island beachiness. The famous beaches of La Digue island, like Anse Source-D’Argent, are flanked by undulating rock formations eroded into waveforms that mimic the cyan sea, and punctuated with palm tree exclamation marks.

After brunch at the resort, you might take a trip to the L’Union Estate vanilla farm, before hiking past bushes of the rare and highly fragrant Wright’s Gardenia on your way to lounge lazily in the coconut-studded sand. One sniff of this cheeky cocktail brings all these heady, creamy, cartoon-coloured beach vibes sailing in on a warming breeze.

Goldfield & Banks
**VELVET SPLENDOUR**

Destination: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia

For one thing, there’s the slang. We all know at least one nugget of endearing Aussie shorthand, playfully reinforcing its status as a quirky upside-down-land at the bottom of the earth. And so encountering a flower with a name like a TV puppet, we are disarmed, unprepared for the sultry, summery, cinematic plushness of the scent of the Wattle Flower.

A type of mimosa, they grow wild on Flinders Ranges, a rugged, sweeping mountain range in South Australia. Delicate yellow clouds, they’re softly powdery and almost sweet, the blossom-y aroma polished into freshness by the raging sun. How Australian they are: innocent puffs of joy thriving on the knife-edge of a wild and unknown world.

Tauer
**COLOGNE DU MAGHREB**

Destination: Tangier, Morocco

Created in Germany in 1709 by an Italian perfumer inspired by the citrus groves of his homeland, the original “eau de cologne” began as a poetic intersection of place. Perfect for applying after a cold shower before venturing into the summer heat, these feather-light formulations suspend botanical beauty in fleeting waves on the skin.

Centuries later, a Swiss perfumer uses the frame of a “cologne” to capture the warm glow of a Tangier sunrise, merging European and North African influences as the city does itself. A seamless blend of aromatics, 100% natural, pools like liquid sunshine: citrus oil flowing over bundles of aromatic herbs on a rocky landscape of cedar, vetiver and blooming Moroccan flowers.

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Earth Month: Green Perfumes We Love!

March 6, 2023April 26, 2022 by Etiket

Read on for a list of all-natural and sustainable brands, as well as a curated list of their scents we think you’ll love.

Perfume is a luxury. And on days like Earth Day, when we audit the necessities and excesses of our lifestyle and their effects on the health of the planet, it can seem like luxuries are, by definition, out of sync with the natural world.

However, there are fragrance brands making steps to work within the bounds of nature. Some produce perfume using only plant-based materials. Others have spearheaded initiatives in favour of sustainable production and radical transparency.

Read on for a list of all-natural and sustainable brands, as well as a curated list of their scents we think you’ll love.

ALL NATURAL PERFUME BRANDS

ABEL

Abel is the ultimate intersection of art, ethics and natural science.

Following a failed search for a natural perfume that was chic, modern and long lasting, Abel was founded in Amsterdam by New Zealander Frances Shoemack with a simple goal – to create the world’s best natural perfume.

Abel is made of 100% natural ingredients. Rather than clouding your personality with a consistent intensity, the beauty of all natural ingredients is their evolution on your skin, working with the natural chemistry of your body to create a unique scent.

Abel believes in the power and beauty of scent, and its ability to enrich daily life in a way nothing else can. Their scents prove that indulgence doesn’t need to have a negative impact on the earth, its inhabitants, or you.

HIRAM GREEN

Since 2013, Canadian-born perfumer Hiram Green creates handcrafted fragrances made exclusively from natural materials.

All fragrances are developed and produced in small batches by Hiram in his perfume studio in Gouda, The Netherlands. He believes that natural fragrances need not be instantly recognizable as natural, or have less intensity or silllage than traditional perfumes.

His vibrant compositions have been praised by perfume experts and enthusiasts alike. Each Hiram Green scent is proof that polished, world-class perfume can be made solely from natural ingredients.

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

HERMETICA

Hermetica is a collection of molecular fragrances inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy. Hermetica founders John and Clara Molloy created the brand on a foundation of sustainable manufacturing and ingredient transparency. Their bottles are made from recycled glass, and their boxes are made from biodegradable, recycled paper and zero plastic.

In addition, Hermetica has partenered with Planète Urgence, the French environmental non-profit organization, to finance the planting of more than 5,000 trees in Madagascar and Indonesia. With every purchase, you will be supporting reforestation programs in the region.

Hermetica uses a blend of natural and molecular ingredients, and features a unique raw material index on their website which catalogs every ingredient in their formulations (a rarity in perfume).

MAISON CRIVELLI

Maison Crivelli is a new French perfume house practicing a philosophy of slow perfume. Their scents showcase classic ingredients in surprising new blends, resulting in groundbreaking new synaesthetic scent experiences.

Their fragrances are bottled in eco-responsible packaging, with an eye to reduce waste. They use 100% cardboard boxes without plastic, hand crafted and created from artistic FSC Italian paper, and wrap them in biodegradable cellophane which is produced from wood.

Their founder Thibaud Crivelli’s long experience with sourcing natural raw materials led him to support the Cœur de Forêt (Heart of the Forest) association, which supports the sustainable farming of patchouli in Indonesia. For every purchase of 3 bottles, Maison Crivelli finances the planting of one sustainable patchouli cutting.

GOLDFIELD & BANKS

Goldfield & Banks is the first luxury perfume house in Australia. It was founded to represent the majestic, varied landscapes the country is known for, as well as showcase the indispensable natural raw materials they produce, such as sandalwood, buddha wood, boronia, blue cypress, wattle (mimosa), and even oud.

Working closely with Australian farmers, they prize traceability and quality in their materials. Their fragrances and ingredients are cruelty free and child labor free. Their bottles feature wooden caps made of repurposed driftwood, and are packaged in FSC paper boxes with biodegradable cellophane.

NATURE-CONSCIOUS SCENTS TO TRY

Fresh: Tauer – Cologne du Maghreb (all-natural fragrance)

Green: Heeley – Vetiver Veritas (all-natural fragrance)

Citrus: Maison Crivelli – Citrus Batikanga (eco-conscious brand)

Classic Floral: Hiram Green – Moon Bloom (all-natural brand)

Modern Floral: Hermetica – Peonypop (eco-conscious brand)

Fresh Woody: Abel – Green Cedar (all-natural brand)

Rich Woody: Goldfield & Banks – Silky Woods (eco-conscious brand)

Musky: Abel – Cyan Nori (all-natural brand)

Sweet: Hiram Green – Slow Dive (all-natural brand)

Gift Giving

Mother’s Day: Scents Mom Will Love

March 6, 2023April 14, 2022 by Etiket

A fragrance she'll love...

Scents can lift the spirit, bring back memories, and carve out moments of reflection, connection, and joy. For this Mother’s Day, we’ve selected a variety of products both nostalgic and forward thinking, and for both the body and home. From upgrades of classic perfume styles to new flights of fragrant fancy, these are sure to delight, surprise, and show how much you care.

Ella
**ARQUISTE**
For the mom who’s fashionably old-school – a new twist on ultra-chic ladies perfume.

Vivid Gardenia Soap
**TAUER**
A dramatically fragrant self-care moment. Like a new bouquet of flowers for every bath or shower.

Fennel Soap
**MONSILLAGE**
Quirky, refreshing, garden-inspired soap from the beloved Montréal perfume house.

Lavander and Goat Milk Soap
**MONSILLAGE**
The perfect touch of luxury for any mom who likes things subtly scented.

Athalia
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**
A gorgeous, grown-up signature scent. A bit floral, a bit woody, totally sophisticated.

Chiavi Candle
**FORNASETTI**
A gorgeously designed ceramic candle with a warm herbal scent.

A Lilac a Day
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**
A refreshing, modern recreation of a backyard floral favourite. Perfect on fabric too!

Aramara Diffuser
**CULTI MILANO**
An easy reed diffuser that feels like opening a window on an Italian orange grove.

The Favourite
**PENHALIGON’S**
A modern floral with a perfect name for gifting. A delicate perfume fit for a queen!

Blanc Poudre II
**HEELEY**
Clean, fresh, minimalist and timeless. A perfect daily scent for creative moms.

Tel Aviv
**GALLIVANT**
This breezy vacation in a bottle is a subtle, work-appropriate fragrance upgrade!

Eau Fraîche
**MONSILLAGE**
A joyful, transparent summer scent for any mom who hates heavy perfumes.

Lilac & Willow
**T.LEES**
A breath of fresh air for any room, or a soothing accompaniment to bath time.

Nurture
**ABEL**
This ultra-light, all-natural scent was designed for the sensitive noses of new moms.

Premier Figuier
**L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR**
A green, poetic fig scent for the mom who loves to change things up.

Shop these gift ideas online at etiket.ca or stop by the store!

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Our Top 10 Fragrances to Wear for Spring

March 6, 2023March 24, 2022 by Etiket

It smells like spring...

Scents have the magical ability to collect memories, framing moments in time like an invisible scrapbook which reopens the moment you take a sniff. For this reason, wearing a new fragrance can be the perfect way to turn the page on a new season, perspective, or outlook on where we’re headed.

Our top 10 scents this spring share an energizing, vibrant quality, perfect for clearing cobwebs and conjuring an optimistic outlook. Featuring a variety of raw materials in relatively lighter compositions, they’re perfect for the warm-but-not-yet-steamy days to come.

Verveine d’Eugène
**HEELEY**
*Botanical magic.*

Gilded
**LIBERTINE FRAGRANCE**
*Effervescent spices.*

Delina la Rosée
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**
*Heavenly aura.*

Cow
**ZOOLOGIST**
*Countryside comfort.*

Flashback
**OLFACTIVE STUDIO**
*Rhubarb reimagined.*

Vol 870 YUL-CDG
**MONSILLAGE**
*Technicolour journey.*

A Lilac a Day
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**
*Spring’s first flower.*

Escentric 04
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**
*Laser light show.*

It smells like spring... — Nuit de Bakélite
**NAOMI GOODSIR**
*Fantasy garden.*

SPRING SCENTS SAMPLE PACK

Our favourite scents for spring share an energizing, vibrant quality, perfect for clearing cobwebs and conjuring an optimistic outlook. Sample the fragrances mentioned in this blog post by purchasing our Spring Refresh Sample Pack!