Granted, it’s an unlikely pairing, but allow me to explain.
The DVD of the Star Trek movie comes out today. In a wave of brilliant marketing, Genki Wear has released and publicized a trio of scents inspired by the original series: Tiberius (for James T. Kirk), Ponn Far (vulcan mating ritual, but for ladies), and Red Shirt (“Because Tomorrow May Never Come”). So now we know the allure of James T. Kirk: top notes of citron zest, black pepper, and cedar, with warm vanilla white mustk, and sandalwood.
What has this to do with French Candles, pray tell?
The luxurious and ancient candle-making firm of Cire Trudon is the oldest such firm still in operation, dating from 1643 (or thereabouts). Remember. in France, the 17th Century was just yesterday. Its candles come in puffy, golden-green glass holds, with thick golden seals on the front. They proudly boast of their rich scent and freedom from harmful chemicals.
Recently, Cire Trudon has reinvented and updated its scents. In a unique new partnership with a modern artist, Philippe Parreno, the firm is producing a candle: Odeur de Lune (Scent of the Moon). They researched NASA reports from the moon mission and came up with a scent that starts with metallized sulphre and kerosene, dires to black coal and saltpeter, and ends with metal in fusion and smoked seasoned wood. Granted, it sounds very industrial.
I think they are also planning scent for Space (the Final Frontier).
More traditional scents include: Empire (Napoleon), Odalesque, Revolution, and Roi Soleil (candles, incense, and cold stone – the scent of church).
The website is:
The Paris stores are located at: 78 rue de Seine and 12 rue de Temple.
Go to the website for a gorgeous interactive 17th century map to find the retailer nearest you. And empty your change jar.
Then, scented like Kirk and inhaling an olfactory vision of the Moon, boldly go!