家中的氣味是甚麼?靜謐居家香氛盤點 |Scents of Tranquility

TRANSLATION | Eugenia Yang

那些愜意自在的日子,無時無刻自然地瀰漫花野田林的悠然香氣,放鬆心情且享受在家靜謐的慢步調,帶來清爽且溫潤的迷人氣息。

Like reliving the days of relaxation, where the natural scents of flowers, fields and forests linger in the air, the mind is at ease as we enjoy the slow pace of staying at home and the charming but refreshing scent that comes along with it. 

/微妙交織氣息

皮革的溫暖、蘭姆酒的辛辣與滑順的牛奶,形成對比反差又微妙平衡的香氣,捕捉了島嶼陽光下漫長無事的白天,也與微醺慵懶的黑夜相映契合,那是圓潤滑順中包裹著辛香的性感,MALIN+GOETZ蘭姆酒系列藉此回味當時的旅行氣息,旅行總帶給人們的是意猶未盡與過去,而那個味道又何嘗不是呢。居家香氛意旨的是能瀰漫在家中的舒服氣息,原來食材也能毫不突兀的融合至香氣中,先是明亮感的佛手柑散發,讓人聯想到冒著熱氣的英式伯爵茶,接著是紫羅蘭葉的清新,最後以溫暖蓬鬆的米飯氣息結尾,Jo Malone名廚系列既有種熱情奔放感,可以在吃飯時點上,陪伴人們製造美好回憶。

Jean-François Piège名廚系列 紫羅蘭與佛手柑香氛工藝蠟燭。

/美好生活型態

從居家香氛開始吧,點上一顆合適今天的蠟燭,戴上耳機靜靜地做一些喜歡的事情,為自己營造美好生活型態。像是走進Paul Smith居家空間裡所散發的知性氣味,猶如圖書館與溫暖琥珀帶來的高尚格調。又或是像Bamford 的童話小鎮,庭園玫瑰、英國薰衣草、白鳶尾、紫藤、鈴蘭遍佈了花房與苗圃,閉眼靜默宛如置身於整座花野田林。一些木質調和溫潤感之後,EX NIHILO光霧聖檀淡香精提煉出如熱牛奶般的素材,讓木質與大地氣息更加柔順,完美延續來自檀木如奶油般的絲滑。

Bamford靜穆雪花石香氛蠟燭300g,參考定價NT$5,000。

/訴說自然

天氣逐漸轉涼,意味著衣櫥也該換季了,而衣櫥的換季往往伴隨著清洗與收納的學問,該如何整理夏季衣物,以避免一個冬天後的黃漬與霉味,塵封已久的針織衫與毛衣又該如何恢復色澤,或是維持清新的香氣,來自紐約的天然衣物保養品牌THE LAUNDRESS似有似無的訴說著理念,秉持著對衣物的保養和執著,除了擅長的柔嫩粉感之外,一絲辛香的溫暖營造出豐富而精緻的香氣層次,穿脫之間能嗅到溫暖且熟悉的麝香氣息,這股木質香調的柔軟彷彿珍珠溫潤的皮光,悠悠沁入心。

THE LAUNDRESS No.10號洗衣精475ml,參考定價NT$1,100。

Subtlety Intertwined 
Contrasting and yet delicately balanced, the tones of leather, rum and creamy milk capture the long days spent in the tropical sun and the dark, intoxicating nights. A refreshing reinvention of a smooth and spicy aroma, MALIN+GOETZ dark rum collection evokes this indelible longing for the places we’ve been and those we’ve yet to visit by tapping into our olfactory memory. While home fragrances are meant to be a comfortable scent that permeates the household, it turns out that food ingredients can become an innovative addition to the fragrances as well. From the bright burst of bergamot reminiscent of Earl Gray tea, the freshness of violet leaves, to the unexpected note of warm, fluffy rice, Jo Malone’s limited edition Chef Candle offers a spirited ambience perfect to be lighted during meals at home. 

Jo Malone名廚系列紫羅蘭與佛手柑香氛工藝蠟燭200g,參考定價NT$3,300。

A Beautiful Lifestyle 

Choose a candle of your liking, put on your earphones and begin your day from creating a beautiful lifestyle. It could be Paul Smith’s latest home fragrance that recalls the elegance of libraries and warming amber. Or the fairytale-like garden candles from Bamford evoking the delicate fragrances of Garden Rose, English Lavender, White Iris, Wisteria and Lily of the Valley that immerse one in a field of blooming flowers. Or perhaps it could be a woodier choice, EX NIHILO Santal Calling eau de parfum explores the smooth essence of Sandalwood, which is blended with an irresistible milky accord for a mesmerizing sillage. 

Natural Expressions 

As the weather gets cooler, it also means it is time for a wardrobe change. The changing of seasons announces the time to clean and organize. How should we organize our summer clothes to avoid stains and molding? And how do we restore the color and freshness of our dusty winter clothes that have been tucked away for a year? Founded in New York, The Laundress seems to have all the answers with its all-natural laundry products. Dedicated to taking care of the clothes we love, the No. 10 not only comes with soft and fresh powder notes, but also layers the scent with a touch of sultry, almost sinister spice. Revealing whiffs of familiar musk accords, the detergent captures an aromatic warmth that is gentle like pearls and will linger on the fabrics from dryer to drawer.