Taschen Living in Japan (40th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover Book

Japanese homes are refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside cutting-edge contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with many never-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes.

Japanese homes are refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside cutting-edge contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with many never-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes.

The 3-Piece Olive Wood Cheese Set comes housed in a dual-purpose acacia cheese board and magnetic storage tray. The handcrafted blades are made from Japanese 420J2 steel that has undergone a proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment process, resulting in razor-sharp edges with extraordinary durability. Olive wood handles are secured to the blades with three striking brass rivets, creating a beautiful juxtaposition where warm wood meets cool, sleek steel. Each handle bears its own, complex wood grain, making every piece unique.

The 3-Piece Olive Wood Cheese Set comes housed in a dual-purpose acacia cheese board and magnetic storage tray. The handcrafted blades are made from Japanese 420J2 steel that has undergone a proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment process, resulting in razor-sharp edges with extraordinary durability. Olive wood handles are secured to the blades with three striking brass rivets, creating a beautiful juxtaposition where warm wood meets cool, sleek steel. Each handle bears its own, complex wood grain, making every piece unique.

What It Is:A candle scented with Japanese incense and firewood, made of porcelain from Limoges."I love Paris, its magic and free-spirited vibes. 'Au 17' is my nest in the City of Light. Its cozy, eclectic atmosphere witnesses intimate dinners, lively soirees and tender morning-afters. They unfold in the warm glow of this candle that evokes the mingled aromas of an open fire and Japanese incense."-Francis KurkdjianAbout The Brand:The Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection is sketched like a fragrance wardrobe, with myriad of facets of emotions. Designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery, it advocates nevertheless a contemporary vision of the art of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's unique personality is fostered by the creative power of a man who has a taste for precision. Recognized as one of the world's most celebrated perfumers, Francis Kurkdjian imagined a fragrance territory of a free, sensual and delicate perfectionism.The Maison is guided by enchanting yet precise codes: purity, sophistication, timelessness and the boldness of a classicism reinvented. Exceptional know-how come together and echo off each other. They are continually writing a number of sensory adventures, in which perfume is, naturally, the hero.

What It Is:A candle scented with Japanese incense and firewood, made of porcelain from Limoges."I love Paris, its magic and free-spirited vibes. 'Au 17' is my nest in the City of Light. Its cozy, eclectic atmosphere witnesses intimate dinners, lively soirees and tender morning-afters. They unfold in the warm glow of this candle that evokes the mingled aromas of an open fire and Japanese incense."-Francis KurkdjianAbout The Brand:The Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection is sketched like a fragrance wardrobe, with myriad of facets of emotions. Designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery, it advocates nevertheless a contemporary vision of the art of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's unique personality is fostered by the creative power of a man who has a taste for precision. Recognized as one of the world's most celebrated perfumers, Francis Kurkdjian imagined a fragrance territory of a free, sensual and delicate perfectionism.The Maison is guided by enchanting yet precise codes: purity, sophistication, timelessness and the boldness of a classicism reinvented. Exceptional know-how come together and echo off each other. They are continually writing a number of sensory adventures, in which perfume is, naturally, the hero.

What It Is:A candle scented with Japanese incense and firewood, made of porcelain from Limoges."I love Paris, its magic and free-spirited vibes. 'Au 17' is my nest in the City of Light. Its cozy, eclectic atmosphere witnesses intimate dinners, lively soirees and tender morning-afters. They unfold in the warm glow of this candle that evokes the mingled aromas of an open fire and Japanese incense."-Francis KurkdjianAbout The Brand:The Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection is sketched like a fragrance wardrobe, with myriad of facets of emotions. Designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery, it advocates nevertheless a contemporary vision of the art of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's unique personality is fostered by the creative power of a man who has a taste for precision. Recognized as one of the world's most celebrated perfumers, Francis Kurkdjian imagined a fragrance territory of a free, sensual and delicate perfectionism.The Maison is guided by enchanting yet precise codes: purity, sophistication, timelessness and the boldness of a classicism reinvented. Exceptional know-how come together and echo off each other. They are continually writing a number of sensory adventures, in which perfume is, naturally, the hero.

What It Is:A candle scented with Japanese incense and firewood, made of porcelain from Limoges."I love Paris, its magic and free-spirited vibes. 'Au 17' is my nest in the City of Light. Its cozy, eclectic atmosphere witnesses intimate dinners, lively soirees and tender morning-afters. They unfold in the warm glow of this candle that evokes the mingled aromas of an open fire and Japanese incense."-Francis KurkdjianAbout The Brand:The Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection is sketched like a fragrance wardrobe, with myriad of facets of emotions. Designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery, it advocates nevertheless a contemporary vision of the art of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's unique personality is fostered by the creative power of a man who has a taste for precision. Recognized as one of the world's most celebrated perfumers, Francis Kurkdjian imagined a fragrance territory of a free, sensual and delicate perfectionism.The Maison is guided by enchanting yet precise codes: purity, sophistication, timelessness and the boldness of a classicism reinvented. Exceptional know-how come together and echo off each other. They are continually writing a number of sensory adventures, in which perfume is, naturally, the hero.

What It Is:A candle scented with Japanese incense and firewood, made of porcelain from Limoges."I love Paris, its magic and free-spirited vibes. 'Au 17' is my nest in the City of Light. Its cozy, eclectic atmosphere witnesses intimate dinners, lively soirees and tender morning-afters. They unfold in the warm glow of this candle that evokes the mingled aromas of an open fire and Japanese incense."-Francis KurkdjianAbout The Brand:The Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection is sketched like a fragrance wardrobe, with myriad of facets of emotions. Designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery, it advocates nevertheless a contemporary vision of the art of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's unique personality is fostered by the creative power of a man who has a taste for precision. Recognized as one of the world's most celebrated perfumers, Francis Kurkdjian imagined a fragrance territory of a free, sensual and delicate perfectionism.The Maison is guided by enchanting yet precise codes: purity, sophistication, timelessness and the boldness of a classicism reinvented. Exceptional know-how come together and echo off each other. They are continually writing a number of sensory adventures, in which perfume is, naturally, the hero.

In different parts of the world there are detoxifying ancestral practices that use well-known ingredients to purify the body. Drawing on these proven methods, Palais des Thes reveals five delicious recipes of Detox teas and infusions with specific powers. These teas and herbal teas can be enjoyed at any time of day. They have been created specially to suit your mood: hot, iced or in a cocktail. This 30 whole leaf tea bags box set gathers five organic Detox recipes and a descriptive booklet.Brazilian Detox: green tea* (China) (72%), mate* (Brazil) (15%), barley grass*, natural flavours (including passion fruit 3.5%), moringa*, acai* (1%), guarana* (1%), flower petals (safflower, cornflower*, marigold*). South African Detox: rooibos* (South Africa) (86%), honeybush* (5%), moringa* (5%), natural mango flavour (4%), safflower petals. Japanese Detox: sencha green tea* (Japan, China) (75%), buckwheat* (15%), natural pear flavour (5%), spirulina* (3%), rose petals*. Scandinavian Detox: apple*, birch* (20%), beetroot*, sea buckthorn* (4%), elderflower*, cranberry* (2%), bilberry* (2%), natural flavours. Indian Detox: black tea* (India) (72%), ginger*, holy basil* (5%), lemon peel* (5%), cardamom*, turmeric* (3%), orange peel*, natural flavour. *Organically grown ingredients

In different parts of the world there are detoxifying ancestral practices that use well-known ingredients to purify the body. Drawing on these proven methods, Palais des Thes reveals five delicious recipes of Detox teas and infusions with specific powers. These teas and herbal teas can be enjoyed at any time of day. They have been created specially to suit your mood: hot, iced or in a cocktail. This 30 whole leaf tea bags box set gathers five organic Detox recipes and a descriptive booklet.Brazilian Detox: green tea* (China) (72%), mate* (Brazil) (15%), barley grass*, natural flavours (including passion fruit 3.5%), moringa*, acai* (1%), guarana* (1%), flower petals (safflower, cornflower*, marigold*). South African Detox: rooibos* (South Africa) (86%), honeybush* (5%), moringa* (5%), natural mango flavour (4%), safflower petals. Japanese Detox: sencha green tea* (Japan, China) (75%), buckwheat* (15%), natural pear flavour (5%), spirulina* (3%), rose petals*. Scandinavian Detox: apple*, birch* (20%), beetroot*, sea buckthorn* (4%), elderflower*, cranberry* (2%), bilberry* (2%), natural flavours. Indian Detox: black tea* (India) (72%), ginger*, holy basil* (5%), lemon peel* (5%), cardamom*, turmeric* (3%), orange peel*, natural flavour. *Organically grown ingredients

In different parts of the world there are detoxifying ancestral practices that use well-known ingredients to purify the body. Drawing on these proven methods, Palais des Thes reveals five delicious recipes of Detox teas and infusions with specific powers. These teas and herbal teas can be enjoyed at any time of day. They have been created specially to suit your mood: hot, iced or in a cocktail. This 30 whole leaf tea bags box set gathers five organic Detox recipes and a descriptive booklet.Brazilian Detox: green tea* (China) (72%), mate* (Brazil) (15%), barley grass*, natural flavours (including passion fruit 3.5%), moringa*, acai* (1%), guarana* (1%), flower petals (safflower, cornflower*, marigold*). South African Detox: rooibos* (South Africa) (86%), honeybush* (5%), moringa* (5%), natural mango flavour (4%), safflower petals. Japanese Detox: sencha green tea* (Japan, China) (75%), buckwheat* (15%), natural pear flavour (5%), spirulina* (3%), rose petals*. Scandinavian Detox: apple*, birch* (20%), beetroot*, sea buckthorn* (4%), elderflower*, cranberry* (2%), bilberry* (2%), natural flavours. Indian Detox: black tea* (India) (72%), ginger*, holy basil* (5%), lemon peel* (5%), cardamom*, turmeric* (3%), orange peel*, natural flavour. *Organically grown ingredients

In different parts of the world there are detoxifying ancestral practices that use well-known ingredients to purify the body. Drawing on these proven methods, Palais des Thes reveals five delicious recipes of Detox teas and infusions with specific powers. These teas and herbal teas can be enjoyed at any time of day. They have been created specially to suit your mood: hot, iced or in a cocktail. This 30 whole leaf tea bags box set gathers five organic Detox recipes and a descriptive booklet.Brazilian Detox: green tea* (China) (72%), mate* (Brazil) (15%), barley grass*, natural flavours (including passion fruit 3.5%), moringa*, acai* (1%), guarana* (1%), flower petals (safflower, cornflower*, marigold*). South African Detox: rooibos* (South Africa) (86%), honeybush* (5%), moringa* (5%), natural mango flavour (4%), safflower petals. Japanese Detox: sencha green tea* (Japan, China) (75%), buckwheat* (15%), natural pear flavour (5%), spirulina* (3%), rose petals*. Scandinavian Detox: apple*, birch* (20%), beetroot*, sea buckthorn* (4%), elderflower*, cranberry* (2%), bilberry* (2%), natural flavours. Indian Detox: black tea* (India) (72%), ginger*, holy basil* (5%), lemon peel* (5%), cardamom*, turmeric* (3%), orange peel*, natural flavour. *Organically grown ingredients

In different parts of the world there are detoxifying ancestral practices that use well-known ingredients to purify the body. Drawing on these proven methods, Palais des Thes reveals five delicious recipes of Detox teas and infusions with specific powers. These teas and herbal teas can be enjoyed at any time of day. They have been created specially to suit your mood: hot, iced or in a cocktail. This 30 whole leaf tea bags box set gathers five organic Detox recipes and a descriptive booklet.Brazilian Detox: green tea* (China) (72%), mate* (Brazil) (15%), barley grass*, natural flavours (including passion fruit 3.5%), moringa*, acai* (1%), guarana* (1%), flower petals (safflower, cornflower*, marigold*). South African Detox: rooibos* (South Africa) (86%), honeybush* (5%), moringa* (5%), natural mango flavour (4%), safflower petals. Japanese Detox: sencha green tea* (Japan, China) (75%), buckwheat* (15%), natural pear flavour (5%), spirulina* (3%), rose petals*. Scandinavian Detox: apple*, birch* (20%), beetroot*, sea buckthorn* (4%), elderflower*, cranberry* (2%), bilberry* (2%), natural flavours. Indian Detox: black tea* (India) (72%), ginger*, holy basil* (5%), lemon peel* (5%), cardamom*, turmeric* (3%), orange peel*, natural flavour. *Organically grown ingredients

Key Notes:Moss Absolute, Cedar Essence, Matcha AccordAbout The Fragrance:Light the Temple des Mousses (Moss Temple) candle and you're granted access to the magic of a Japanese Zen garden, transported deep into an unspoiled natural environment. Not far from Kyoto, in a location conducive to meditation and contemplation, stands a temple with a garden containing one hundred and twenty rare and delicate varieties of moss. A rare privilege.Sixty years after the first Diptyque candle, a new chapter is being written with the first scented candles for which the Maison also offers refills. Les Mondes de Diptyque (The Worlds of Diptyque) is a collection that allows you to see and smell little-known places, adding a dash of extra soul to the mix. A saga in five volumes, each candle relates the history of the location it embodies in curls of fragrant smoke. Each candle opens a doorway to a different, faraway world. It's an opportunity to enjoy an interlude outside time itself, spent in exploration of beauty.Each of these candles was conceived to last through multiple lifetimes and can easily be refilled with your scent of choice, so the journey never ends.Each scent in the collection is an authentic olfactory narrative imagined by Olivia Giacobetti, long established as a perfumer for Diptyque. The perfumes of candles from Les Mondes de Diptyque are characterized by their urgency, their diversity and the high quality of the raw materials used, which itself is a calling card of Diptyque's expertise as a perfumer.

Key Notes:Moss Absolute, Cedar Essence, Matcha AccordAbout The Fragrance:Light the Temple des Mousses (Moss Temple) candle and you're granted access to the magic of a Japanese Zen garden, transported deep into an unspoiled natural environment. Not far from Kyoto, in a location conducive to meditation and contemplation, stands a temple with a garden containing one hundred and twenty rare and delicate varieties of moss. A rare privilege.Sixty years after the first Diptyque candle, a new chapter is being written with the first scented candles for which the Maison also offers refills. Les Mondes de Diptyque (The Worlds of Diptyque) is a collection that allows you to see and smell little-known places, adding a dash of extra soul to the mix. A saga in five volumes, each candle relates the history of the location it embodies in curls of fragrant smoke. Each candle opens a doorway to a different, faraway world. It's an opportunity to enjoy an interlude outside time itself, spent in exploration of beauty.Each of these candles was conceived to last through multiple lifetimes and can easily be refilled with your scent of choice, so the journey never ends.Each scent in the collection is an authentic olfactory narrative imagined by Olivia Giacobetti, long established as a perfumer for Diptyque. The perfumes of candles from Les Mondes de Diptyque are characterized by their urgency, their diversity and the high quality of the raw materials used, which itself is a calling card of Diptyque's expertise as a perfumer.

Key Notes:Moss Absolute, Cedar Essence, Matcha AccordAbout The Fragrance:Light the Temple des Mousses (Moss Temple) candle and you're granted access to the magic of a Japanese Zen garden, transported deep into an unspoiled natural environment. Not far from Kyoto, in a location conducive to meditation and contemplation, stands a temple with a garden containing one hundred and twenty rare and delicate varieties of moss. A rare privilege.Sixty years after the first Diptyque candle, a new chapter is being written with the first scented candles for which the Maison also offers refills. Les Mondes de Diptyque (The Worlds of Diptyque) is a collection that allows you to see and smell little-known places, adding a dash of extra soul to the mix. A saga in five volumes, each candle relates the history of the location it embodies in curls of fragrant smoke. Each candle opens a doorway to a different, faraway world. It's an opportunity to enjoy an interlude outside time itself, spent in exploration of beauty.Each of these candles was conceived to last through multiple lifetimes and can easily be refilled with your scent of choice, so the journey never ends.Each scent in the collection is an authentic olfactory narrative imagined by Olivia Giacobetti, long established as a perfumer for Diptyque. The perfumes of candles from Les Mondes de Diptyque are characterized by their urgency, their diversity and the high quality of the raw materials used, which itself is a calling card of Diptyque's expertise as a perfumer.

Key Notes:Moss Absolute, Cedar Essence, Matcha AccordAbout The Fragrance:Light the Temple des Mousses (Moss Temple) candle and you're granted access to the magic of a Japanese Zen garden, transported deep into an unspoiled natural environment. Not far from Kyoto, in a location conducive to meditation and contemplation, stands a temple with a garden containing one hundred and twenty rare and delicate varieties of moss. A rare privilege.Sixty years after the first Diptyque candle, a new chapter is being written with the first scented candles for which the Maison also offers refills. Les Mondes de Diptyque (The Worlds of Diptyque) is a collection that allows you to see and smell little-known places, adding a dash of extra soul to the mix. A saga in five volumes, each candle relates the history of the location it embodies in curls of fragrant smoke. Each candle opens a doorway to a different, faraway world. It's an opportunity to enjoy an interlude outside time itself, spent in exploration of beauty.Each of these candles was conceived to last through multiple lifetimes and can easily be refilled with your scent of choice, so the journey never ends.Each scent in the collection is an authentic olfactory narrative imagined by Olivia Giacobetti, long established as a perfumer for Diptyque. The perfumes of candles from Les Mondes de Diptyque are characterized by their urgency, their diversity and the high quality of the raw materials used, which itself is a calling card of Diptyque's expertise as a perfumer.

Key Notes:Moss Absolute, Cedar Essence, Matcha AccordAbout The Fragrance:Light the Temple des Mousses (Moss Temple) candle and you're granted access to the magic of a Japanese Zen garden, transported deep into an unspoiled natural environment. Not far from Kyoto, in a location conducive to meditation and contemplation, stands a temple with a garden containing one hundred and twenty rare and delicate varieties of moss. A rare privilege.Sixty years after the first Diptyque candle, a new chapter is being written with the first scented candles for which the Maison also offers refills. Les Mondes de Diptyque (The Worlds of Diptyque) is a collection that allows you to see and smell little-known places, adding a dash of extra soul to the mix. A saga in five volumes, each candle relates the history of the location it embodies in curls of fragrant smoke. Each candle opens a doorway to a different, faraway world. It's an opportunity to enjoy an interlude outside time itself, spent in exploration of beauty.Each of these candles was conceived to last through multiple lifetimes and can easily be refilled with your scent of choice, so the journey never ends.Each scent in the collection is an authentic olfactory narrative imagined by Olivia Giacobetti, long established as a perfumer for Diptyque. The perfumes of candles from Les Mondes de Diptyque are characterized by their urgency, their diversity and the high quality of the raw materials used, which itself is a calling card of Diptyque's expertise as a perfumer.

The perception of Japanese fashion is often rooted in the outlandish. It may be easy to see, as the country is home to many extreme subcultures. One of many fascinating coteries is Japanese Kogal girls, or school girls. However, it seems as though Rei Kawakubo has a different ideals on this. CDG CDG's latest riff on her interpretation on school uniforms is adorned with her avant-garde touch. Among her collection are these leather oxford shoes. A simple and minimal pair cut from leather, let these Oxfords be the backdrop to your spirited uniform. Lace-up fastening Flat sole Tonal topstitching

Key Notes:- Top notes: Citrus (Bergamot, Lemon)- Middle notes: Floral (Magnolia Champaca, Rose, Queen of the Night, Japanese Magnolia)- Base notes: Woody (Sandalwood, Patchouli), Sweet MuskAbout The Fragrance:Magnolia Champaca, which lies at the heart of the fragrance, is prized as it can take up to fifteen years to bloom. It is a native tree to Southeast Asia that has powerfully fragrant flowers in varying shades of cream to yellow orange which bloom during June to September. The ancient flower has been used for centuries in meditation and worship at temples. It is known to create a serene atmosphere and ultimately calm the mind and body to instill a sense of wellbeing. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Many cultures in Southeast Asia float the flowers in a bowl to scent the home as it permeates the warm humid nights in this region.Aq Parfum is presented in exquisitely sculptured flacons that visually tell the story of the rose bud and the scent that awakens as it blossoms. Renowned Dutch designer and Decorte Creative Director Marcel Wanders captures the transformation in unique designs for the 50mL and 100mL editions to represent the stages of small bud to full flower blossom. Crafted with frosted glass, the cap of the 100ml is made of synthetic leather and resin; the cap of the 30ml is made of resin.How To Use It:On clean skin, spray once or twice on desired areas. Do not rub the fragrance on skin, as this will alter how the fragrance develops.

Key Notes:- Top notes: Citrus (Bergamot, Lemon)- Middle notes: Floral (Magnolia Champaca, Rose, Queen of the Night, Japanese Magnolia)- Base notes: Woody (Sandalwood, Patchouli), Sweet MuskAbout The Fragrance:Magnolia Champaca, which lies at the heart of the fragrance, is prized as it can take up to fifteen years to bloom. It is a native tree to Southeast Asia that has powerfully fragrant flowers in varying shades of cream to yellow orange which bloom during June to September. The ancient flower has been used for centuries in meditation and worship at temples. It is known to create a serene atmosphere and ultimately calm the mind and body to instill a sense of wellbeing. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Many cultures in Southeast Asia float the flowers in a bowl to scent the home as it permeates the warm humid nights in this region.Aq Parfum is presented in exquisitely sculptured flacons that visually tell the story of the rose bud and the scent that awakens as it blossoms. Renowned Dutch designer and Decorte Creative Director Marcel Wanders captures the transformation in unique designs for the 50mL and 100mL editions to represent the stages of small bud to full flower blossom. Crafted with frosted glass, the cap of the 100ml is made of synthetic leather and resin; the cap of the 30ml is made of resin.How To Use It:On clean skin, spray once or twice on desired areas. Do not rub the fragrance on skin, as this will alter how the fragrance develops.

Key Notes:- Top notes: Citrus (Bergamot, Lemon)- Middle notes: Floral (Magnolia Champaca, Rose, Queen of the Night, Japanese Magnolia)- Base notes: Woody (Sandalwood, Patchouli), Sweet MuskAbout The Fragrance:Magnolia Champaca, which lies at the heart of the fragrance, is prized as it can take up to fifteen years to bloom. It is a native tree to Southeast Asia that has powerfully fragrant flowers in varying shades of cream to yellow orange which bloom during June to September. The ancient flower has been used for centuries in meditation and worship at temples. It is known to create a serene atmosphere and ultimately calm the mind and body to instill a sense of wellbeing. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Many cultures in Southeast Asia float the flowers in a bowl to scent the home as it permeates the warm humid nights in this region.Aq Parfum is presented in exquisitely sculptured flacons that visually tell the story of the rose bud and the scent that awakens as it blossoms. Renowned Dutch designer and Decorte Creative Director Marcel Wanders captures the transformation in unique designs for the 50mL and 100mL editions to represent the stages of small bud to full flower blossom. Crafted with frosted glass, the cap of the 100ml is made of synthetic leather and resin; the cap of the 30ml is made of resin.How To Use It:On clean skin, spray once or twice on desired areas. Do not rub the fragrance on skin, as this will alter how the fragrance develops.

Key Notes:- Top notes: Citrus (Bergamot, Lemon)- Middle notes: Floral (Magnolia Champaca, Rose, Queen of the Night, Japanese Magnolia)- Base notes: Woody (Sandalwood, Patchouli), Sweet MuskAbout The Fragrance:Magnolia Champaca, which lies at the heart of the fragrance, is prized as it can take up to fifteen years to bloom. It is a native tree to Southeast Asia that has powerfully fragrant flowers in varying shades of cream to yellow orange which bloom during June to September. The ancient flower has been used for centuries in meditation and worship at temples. It is known to create a serene atmosphere and ultimately calm the mind and body to instill a sense of wellbeing. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Many cultures in Southeast Asia float the flowers in a bowl to scent the home as it permeates the warm humid nights in this region.Aq Parfum is presented in exquisitely sculptured flacons that visually tell the story of the rose bud and the scent that awakens as it blossoms. Renowned Dutch designer and Decorte Creative Director Marcel Wanders captures the transformation in unique designs for the 50mL and 100mL editions to represent the stages of small bud to full flower blossom. Crafted with frosted glass, the cap of the 100ml is made of synthetic leather and resin; the cap of the 30ml is made of resin.How To Use It:On clean skin, spray once or twice on desired areas. Do not rub the fragrance on skin, as this will alter how the fragrance develops.