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As a perfume enthusiast, I love when as much thought is put into the design of the bottle as the alchemy of the perfume itself. After all, perfumes are meant to be displayed and seen, especially so that you don’t forget to use them like I do. I don’t think that would be a problem with Xinú, a bespoke perfumery line from Mexico whose bottle design was a collaboration between Esrawe Studio, Cadena & Asociados, and Nouvel Studio. An elegant and minimalist object on any vanity, the bottle for the line was inspired by sculptures of Romanian artist Constantin Brâncuși, geometry in nature, and is formed with two domes placed on top of each other. The top lid is handcrafted with certified woods, a reflection of the essence of the perfume line, which is based on the aromatic and botanical scents of the Americas. The blown glass container was developed in collaboration with Nouvel Studio and doubles as an incense holder or vase when the bottle eventually empties. Using ...

Have you ever wondered about the difference between fragrances marked Eau de Parfum and those marked Eau de Toilette ? This article explains the difference between Eau De Parfum and Eau de Toilette and which offers better value for your money. Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette Refer to Concentration Levels of Fragrance. In the perfume industry, marketers needed a way to explain to customers how much actual perfume, or fragrance, was contained in a bottle. Otherwise, how would the customer know if the scent would last? How would they understand whether or not the price was fair? After all, when you buy a bottle of perfume, you are mostly getting a mix of water and ethanol (alcohol) or non-fragrant solvents such as jojoba oil, liquid wax, or fractionated coconut oil. As a result, the perfume industry created a concentrating categorization to which most perfume houses have adhered (there are notable exceptions, which can create confusion). Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette are ...