The name is paper passion, and it is a unisex scent intended to evoke that smell that wafts to you from the pages of a book, that crisp, clean, new. It was created by highprofile perfume designer geza schoen, stay safe and healthy. Vanillic in the way that, trust me, a good ol book is vanillic. Actually, it would be really fascinating if the scent progressed from the smell of a newly bound book to that of a really old book in the drydown. Introduce in 1989, this welcoming scent features balsamic and warm spicy notes. Trademarks and logos belong to respected companies and manufacturers and are used solely to identify products and companies. Designed by boutique perfumer geza schoen in close consultation with gerhard steidl and in collaboration with wallpaper magazine, the perfume expresses that peculiar mix of paper and ink which gives a book its unmistakable aroma, along with the fresh scent which a book opened for the first time releases. Elizabeth taylor passion body powder for women at walgreens. One of my favorite places to visit was the library and i guessed i would become a librarian. While the promise of the paper scent is already made in the perfumes name, we can imagine a blend of a coriander, white sage, birch wood, and tundra moss can bring a longdesired smell of a home library.
Paper passion perfume captures the unique olfactory pleasures of the freshly printed book. Paper passion perfume for booklovers by gerhard steidl and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Alternatively, there is the word bookworm, which is. Paper passion is a fragrance created by geza schoen, gerhard steidl, with wallpaper magazine designed to mimic and capture the scent of a freshly printed book. Buried within the pages of the book in a perfectly sculpted cutout is the simple shaped bottle of paper passion. Compared to paper passion, in the library is restrained. A new scent called paper passion, recently featured on fastco design, is looking to remind ereader users and book lovers everywhere of the. The perfume collector is a crackling, beautifully paced story that weaves the world of fragrance into the lives of two vibrant women in a way few have experienced. Gifts for architects gifts for photographers gifts for travel lovers.
Paper passion is a perfume formulated to smell like books, meant to appeal to booklovers. Passion for men by elizabeth taylor combines the excitement of the orient and the sensuality of a deep and mysterious forest. Paper passion, a perfume that smells like books for. A plethora of scent related vintage treasures here. From kindles to bookshelves, and reading lamps to fancy bookmarks, weve compiled all of the best gifts for book lovers of 2019. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Now, for people who prefer brand new books, theres a perfume out that will let you keep their scent with you all day. Get the best deals on passion perfume fragrance for women when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. In fact, the official description for the product reads as follows. Paper passion perfume gerhard steidl steidl verlag. As a child, i decided when i was an adult i would work with books.
Paper passion by geza schoen, steidl, wallpaper and karl. A new perfume is out and it will make all book lovers now be able to smell like their favorite pile of books. Good point, books smell differently based on the kind of paper, the age, and many other things. Its packaging, a book with a hidden spot carved out for the bottle, was designed by karl lagerfeld. I was recently in miami, florida, and attended the 30th anniversary party of books and books, a gorgeous bookstore in coral gables. It seems lagerfelds sentiment pun intended inspired worldrenowned publisher gerhard steidl to kick off this project. This delightfully unrestrained fragrance is the perfect choice for men who leap fearlessly into the unknown to experience all of lifes possibilities. Paper passion perfume by geza schoen, gerhard steidl and wallpaper magazine, with packaging by karl lagerfeld books arent exactly the same thriving medium they once were, but that doesnt mean theyve lost their appeal in the hearts of diehard readers around the world. Denyse works with perfumer bertrand duchaufour to create the scent that represents her memory of the night she spent in the perfume love by denyse beaulieu is an interesting look into the life of a woman and the birth of a perfume. Paper passion perfume by geza schoen, gerhard steidl and wallpaper magazine. Maison martin margiela replica whispers in the library.
It has resulted in a new fragrance ideal for fans of books. Schoen spent days in the depths of the paper filled steidl headquarters in. A few months ago, we posted a video that explained where old books get their distinctive, musty smell that so many people love. Jul 09, 2012 the paper passion perfume conceived for handmade 2011, which bottles the seductive scent of a freshly printed books, is now available to buy. Books are players in the intellectual world, but also in the world of luxury. Inhale deeplya new way of telling a story of the heart. We welcome you to the purple world with an introductory discount of 5% on all our products.
For a book lover, theres nothing better than holding the print version of a book in your hands. Here are 12 book quotes for booklovers that describe exactly why you love books so very much like you could ever forget. Get the best deals on passion perfumes when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy paper passion book online at low prices in india.
Paper passion it comes as no huge surprise that karl lagerfeld would be involved in the creation of a book perfume. Paper passion is a unique and intriguing scent, neither masculine nor feminine and so appropriate for both men and women. This tells the story of a passion and a twisting plot to put the particular bouquet of freshly printed books in a bottle. Paper passion perfume, book by geza schoen hardcover. Im not sure if it makes you smell like new books, old books, or books with boogers between the pages, but who cares, id rather smell like any of those than axe bodyspray. Book lovers often begin their interest in perfume by seeking out a scent that smells like old books. Elizabeth taylor passion body powder for women walgreens. The perfume was inspired by a throwaway line by german publisher gerhard steidl in the film how to make a book with steidl, which suggested. The perfume was inspired by a throwaway line by german publisher gerhard steidl in the film how to make a book with steidl, which suggested his favourite scent was a freshly printed book. For many of us, our love of reading started by cracking open old paperbacks, whether from the library, or school, or borrowed from a parents bookshelves. No matter how small or rural the town i inhabited, i could escape at the library.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Paper passion is bookscented perfume by geza schoen, gerhard steidl, and wallpaper magazine. Theres also plenty of book themed accessoriessuch as enamel pins and a handy book carrying tote bagfor bookworms who want to show off their literary love. Paper passion wallpaper steidl perfume a fragrance for. The paper passion perfume conceived for handmade 2011, which bottles the seductive scent of a freshly printed books, is now available to buy. It seems lagerfelds sentiment pun intended inspired world. A perfume lover s book list nov 08, 2012 im a reader. The new and unique perfume paper passion was created with an intention to. Bookworms can now get perfume that smells like a pile of. Paper passion is a more realistic take on books paper, but i find in the library more enjoyable to wear cozy and more natural smelling. As a fragrance i am not sure it has the kind of longevity that would make me want to wear it as my fragrance of the day but i do love opening the book and taking out the bottle and imagining what it could be like to wear a book. The editors have put together a wonderful collection of essays, stories, lists, and cartoons all about books. Mar 01, 2012 the perfume lover is the story of how a memory of a night in seville became a perfume.
I love paper passion as a piece of art and i love books and love to read so who could resist that. Appropriately named paper passion perfume, the scent has been created with the purpose in mind to recreate the unique bouquet of freshly printed books. Designed by boutique perfumer geza schoen in close consultation. Our book lover gift guide is full of interesting ideas, including a personal library kit and a 100 book scratch off poster for those with an evergrowing reading list. Hidden inside the pages of a book, paper passion is accompanied by texts from karl lagerfeld, gunter grass, geza schoen and tony chambers. Truly, the love of the scent of paper seems fairly universal. The new and unique perfume paper passion was created with an intention to reinterpret the.
I feel as fucking useless as a white fucking crayon image u just gotta find someone who prefers black paper my. Need to pick a gift for an architect, designer, traveller or photography lover. Paper passion, a perfume that smells like books for booklovers. If youre like me, you hold on to the belief that this ereader business is a phase and that paper. The scent opens with fresh and citrusy notes of ylangylang, lilyofthevalley, bergamot, gardenia, artemesia and coriander. Up book book nerd book perfume passion perfume fangirl my wish list book fandoms i love books book. Fragrance should never be worn like a thick scented choker, where the scent emanates from the neck in strong blasts like a foghorn. Designed by boutique perfumer geza schoen in close consultation with gerhard steidl and in collaboration with wallpaper magazine, the book expresses that distinctive mix of paper and ink which gives a book its unmistakable aroma.
As a child, i decided when i was an adult i would work with. Vintage elizabeth taylor passion perfume mini bottles 2 near full. Time will soon arrive for the 10th edition of the pitti fragranze fragrance trade show, september 14th to 16th to be exact. This is on my wish list book perfume, perfume, passion.
My passion hommage a marlene dietrich gres perfume a. The first pages of the book tell a story of the fragrance and books and paper. The perfume s unique packaging, designed by karl lagerfeld and steidl, consists of a book that opens to reveal a cutout in the pages and the classically shaped perfume. Inside the book there are short essays on the subject of books written by karl lagerfeld, schoen, german author and artist gunter grass, and wallpapers editorinchief tony chambers. You have a book, you open it, theres a bottle inside, and it smells of a book. You can now buy a perfume that smells like a pile of books.
Paper passion perfume captures the unique bouquet of freshly printed books. Jul 18, 2012 paper passion is a perfume formulated to smell like books, meant to appeal to booklovers. It was created by highprofile perfume designer geza schoen, publisher gerhard steidl, and wallpaper magazine. A perfume that smells of freshly printed books paper passion perfume for booklovers. This time, there will be a stronger sense for an international push, with the theme buon viaggio which means have a nice trip. Steidl describes the scent as heavy, elegant, and calm.
Paper passion wallpaper steidl perfume a fragrance for women. This book is an absolute necessity for book lovers. Jul 12, 2012 paper passion perfume captures the unique olfactory pleasures of the freshly printed book. A newly launched scent called, aptly, paper passion has just launched, its subtitle perfume for book lovers. Im very fond of the latter, dating back to 2000, a warm blend of english novel, russian and moroccan leather bindings, worn cloth and a hint of wood polish.
The red paper encases the book which serves as the primary container for the fragrance. This fragrance is available to purchase online at the steidl website. Launched in 1989 as the premier fragrance by elizabeth taylor, passion for women bears the inimitable signature of the screen legend and style icon. New perfume for book lovers available this week by nick davies. Passion harmoniously blends ginger, clove oil, nutmeg, jasmine and vanilla to create an impression of complexity and romance that is sure to be noticed no matter where you go. The problem, if there is one, is the scent is very subtle and does not last throughout the day. The perfume s packaging was made to mimic a hardcover book with a cutout compartment that contains the fragrance bottle. Buy paper passion perfume by charley schreurs issuu. Make offer mostly full lili bermuda passion flower spray perfume set of 2 vintage bottles elizabeth taylors passion perfum 0. It was created by highprofile perfume designer geza schoen. Oct 29, 2012 paper passion perfume captures the unique bouquet of freshly printed books. Bed is cut in the bright red perfume pages of the book an empty space in which a glass bottle is placed. This intoxicating feminine fragrance reflects its creators unabashed zest for life, reputation for torrid romance and quality of timeless beauty. Rather, it should sparkle like twinkling stars, where small bursts disperse here and there, they elude us, pique our curiosity and make us want more.
Express your wild side with passion by elizabeth taylor. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Passion perfume by elizabeth taylor, passion is an enchanting oriental fragrance for women, designed with evening wear in mind. A whiff of the antiquarian stirs the heart of book lovers, exciting their passion for the printed word. The packaging concept is accompanied by text from karl lagerfeld, gunter grass, geza schoen, and tony chambers. May 08, 2012 the result, hidden inside the pages of a book, is paper passion perfume. Inspired by karl lagerfelds proclamation that the smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world, gerhard steidl and geza schoen created paper passion, a perfume that mimics the scent of a freshly printed, modern book.
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