… 09.27.65 …
a spectrum in gold, from lightness to dark
six scents, six identities, suspended in glass
thom browne does vetyver in six different stories …
but first, an excavation,
through grey faille paper, through red, white and blue grosgrain.
through lacquer black, through heavy crystal glass,
until, finally, a custom vetyver accord …
in purest distillation,
a story written in bold,
vetyver absolute 09.27.65…
from there, three interpretations of day.
cucumber and grapefruit, freshness and light.
09.27.65.01 and 09.27.65.02.
the hinting of rose
09.27.65.03…
then day turns to night,
whiskey decants from crystal,
resinous wood gives off a halo of warmth
09.27.65.04…
curl of smoke, ember glow
an amber glint through steuben glass.
09.27.65.05…
conceived in new york, made in france,
for men and women, women and men.
a common thread of vetyver,
individuality found in uniformity…
cucumber and grapefruit, freshness and light.
09.27.65.01 and 09.27.65.02.
the hinting of rose
09.27.65.03…
then day turns to night,
whiskey decants from crystal,
resinous wood gives off a halo of warmth
09.27.65.04…
curl of smoke, ember glow
an amber glint through steuben glass.
09.27.65.05…
conceived in new york, made in france,
for men and women, women and men.
a common thread of vetyver,
individuality found in uniformity…