Twilly d’Hermès: Ginger’s fullness rediscovered
The Hindu
Perfumer Christine Nagel reinvents a key ingredient in Hermès’ newest women’s fragrance
The pandemic has been the reason for numerous delays, including for the launch of Hermès third women’s fragrance in their Twilly line. While the rest of the world has already gotten a whiff of its floral, spicy and woody notes, in India, the scent came in earlier this month. At the brand’s Mumbai store, a sensory experience awaited those who attended the launch. A magician, a painter, and some practical silk accessories (a Twilly neck scarf made into a face mask holder) awaited those in attendance, but the centerpiece, quite literally, was an expertly-wrapped giant bottle of perfume.

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