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The Red Edit: A Classic Colour Here To Stay in 2024

January 29, 2025January 19, 2024 by Natalie

There's nothing like red to transform a simple look into a sophisticated one.

Red is the colour of the season. It’s featured everywhere: in beauty magazines as a pop of colour, or worn as part of an outfit to make a fashionable statement.

Although it was voted the “trending” colour of winter 2024 (it’s on every runway, and trends where red takes center stage continue to multiply all over social), the bold hue remains a classic for us. It has stood the test of time, and red will always be red. It’s both timeless and feminine, and let’s face it, there’s nothing like red to transform a simple look into a sophisticated one.

We use it judiciously, on our cheeks for a fresh complexion that looks naturally flushed from the cold; on our lips, in a translucent or completely opaque formula, depending on the desired effect; and on our nails, in a vibrant shade, for a classic, feminine look.

Do you love red? Have you embraced it, and if so, how do you like to wear it?

Discover The Red Edit HERE.

Multi-Stick | Dear Ruby
**ILIA**

A poppy red that adds a buildable wash of colour for cheeks and lips. No tools required: simply swipe and blend for skin that looks and feels alive.

ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush | Pomegranate Fizz
**RMS BEAUTY**

A sunny, effervescent red-pink that melts into the skin, creating a silky smooth, luminous finish. Using a powder blush brush, apply to the apples of cheeks, and build for a more dramatic flush.

Color Block High Impact Lipstick | Flame
**ILIA**

A fire red with warm undertones offering a smooth, creamy finish that is long-wearing and truly hydrating. Provides full coverage in just one swipe.

Le Fard Blush | Framboise
**WONDERBLUSH**

A super soft matte plum berry powder blush crafted to work with your skin to create a healthy glow.

Nail Polish – Montmartre
**LE ROUGE À ONGLES**

A classic, cool-toned red nail polish made in France with the greatest care, using a vegan formula.

Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN**

This extrait de parfum embodies the profusion and fusion of elements that can only be tamed by the art of the perfumer and the wisdom gained with time. Adding to the intensity of the extrait, the perfume bottle also plays with light. Its aesthetic dons a brilliant red robe reminiscent of Baccarat red.

Fragrance

Our Favourite New Fragrance Releases of 2023

January 3, 2024 by Natalie

Discover our most-loved fragrance launches of the past year.

In some ways, the world of fragrance continues to be dominated by desserts. Creamy, luscious gourmands chock full of vanilla are perhaps the biggest trend of the year. But even in this space, there’s still room for uniqueness — take A Whiff of Wafflecone from Imaginary Authors. As sweet, indulgent, and diffusive as you’d ever want, it also features a surprising current of gourmet smokiness, evoking the hot caramelizing sizzle of the waffle iron.

And there was plenty to discover beyond the invitation to revisit sugar-crazed suburban childhoods. From exciting florals to casually innovative reinventions of wood and warmth, here are some of our other favourite fragrance new releases from 2023.

Trend: Sunny Florals

Solaris EDP
**PENHALIGON’S**

A delicious tropical dream, with amber and vanilla poured over piles of abstracted white flowers. Fans of Soleil Blanc have found their new level-up.

Neroli Nasimba EDP
**MAISON CRIVELLI**

A dazzling laser beam of orange blossom refreshment, textured with pink pepper and a translucent current of leather and vetiver.

Sol Salgado Parfum Extrait
**THOMAS DE MONACO**

A glittering dreamscape of honeyed linden and mimosa. It sparkles with salt crystals and dances weightless on the skin; a warm psychedelic sea breeze.

Trend: Sandalwood Reimagined

Sous le Pont Mirabeau
**ETAT LIBRE D’ORANGE**

A virtual reality scent experience, transporting you to an old wooden bridge over a gently flowing river. Fades to a sheer, urban-fountain sandalwood.

Island Lush EDP
**GOLDFIELD & BANKS AUSTRALIA**

Two kinds of sandalwood mingle with airy spices and creamy resins in a sumptuous tropical slipstream. Effortless, sexy, symphonic — you have to smell it for yourself!

Trend: Contemporary Warmth

Arabesque EDP
**ORMONDE JAYNE**

A weightless, ultramodern oud lit through with pepper, saffron and moss. A gorgeous new take on a classic smoky floral; we’ve never smelled a version quite this easy or electric.

Lineage EDP
**AMOUAGE**

Somehow, this luxurious fragrance takes heaps of luxurious Omani frankincense resin and makes it nostalgic, breezy, even playful. Five star vacation in a bottle.

Harvest Mouse Extrait de Parfum
**ZOOLOGIST**

We are living in the age of vanilla. Zoologist found a way to enliven the genre with rustic farmhouse textures of chamomile, hay, and, yes, beer extract. Unique, wearable and surprisingly soothing.

Trend: Fragrance as Function

Pasta Water Candle
**D.S. & DURGA**

One of the most original ideas to come along in this, or any other year, this candle certainly divides opinion. But for those who love it, its silky, soothing, slightly salty scent adds a strangely addictive touch to a room. It’s also the rare scented candle that can add glowing ambiance without competing with the savoury aromas of a meal.

Molecule Travel Set
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**

Not just a collection of trial sizes — this set is a mini perfume lab in a box. Each of the five Molecule-series fragrances are a single base note in alcohol, which means you can wear them alone, in combination with each other, or as magical enhancements under any other scent. Because of their simplicity, it’s hard to go wrong with almost any mix and match, making this kit a source of endless scent experimentation.

Aqua Universalis Universal Fabric Softener
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN**

Famed perfumer Francis Kurkdjian conceived the Aqua Universalis fragrance as more than just a perfume: it’s a lifestyle-in-a-bottle. Now, adding this invisible touch of olfactory elegance to your life is as easy as doing the laundry. This fabric softener is top-shelf garment care and a clever way to add an extra gleaming layer to your personal scentscape — in a fragrance that smells a bit like a flower-shop-meets-ultra-luxe-laundromat.

Fragrance

Best-Selling Fragrances of 2023

December 21, 2023 by Natalie

Discover the most popular fragrances at Etiket in 2023!

Curious about which fragrances our clients were loving most in 2023? Below, you’ll find a ranking of some client favourites by units sold. And while the most popular scents aren’t necessarily the perfect ones for everyone, we can certainly understand why these ten have captured the imagination of fragrance lovers across Canada.

Top 10 Fragrance Best-Sellers

1 – Molecule 01 EDT
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**

Subliminal cedar scent magic. Use alone or layered under anything.

2 – Ganymede EDP
**MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS**

A supernova of hypermodern suede, saffron and osmanthus.

3 – Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN**

The indulgent, dazzling, jasmine and ambergris icon.

5 – Tihota EDP
**INDULT**

The original vanilla masterpiece, created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.

6 – Hibiscus Mahajad Extrait de Parfum
**MAISON CRIVELLI**

A glowing jewel of tart hibiscus and opulent, silky ambrette seed.

7 – Delina Exclusif Extrait de Parfum
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**

A delightfully decadent rose garden wonderland.

8 – Love & Crime EDP
**EX IDOLO**

A cult-favourite cake scent, lightly spiced and beautifully balanced.

9 – Poets of Berlin EDP
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**

Delicious swirls of blueberry-vanilla stained glass.

10 – Levant EDP
**ORMONDE JAYNE**

A juicy floral-sweet symphony, colourful and content.

Reviews

12 Years of Etiket

June 5, 2025December 13, 2023 by Natalie

We are grateful to everyone that has helped to make Etiket what it is today.

It was exactly 12 years ago today that Etiket opened its doors on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal. We are grateful to everyone that has helped to make Etiket what it is today.

We are very excited about what the next year will bring, including the opening of our Etiket boutique and spa in Toronto!

To all our loyal clients and friends, every day we remember what a privilege it is to be part of your life. We thank you.

Etiket. Apply Daily.

OUR TEAM’S MUST-HAVES

We asked our team members to reveal their 12 favourite products: the ones they always use up and restock, or the ones that follow them wherever they go. Discover what some of them shared below!

**SAMUELLE**
Aesthetician

**NUORI** Revitalizing Hair Brush Small | Neutral
**TATA HARPER** Hydrating Floral Essence
**PRO-DERM** HA Plumping Serum
**PRO-DERM** Regenerating Moisturizing Cream
**ELTA MD** UV Daily SPF 40 Tinted
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Fard Blush | Nu
**SAHAJAN** Lip Karma | Vanilla
**LOVEFRESH** Vanilla & Orange Body Oil
**NUORI** Supreme Moisture Mask
**PARFUMS DE MARLY** Meliora EDP
**T. LEES** Evergreen & Champagne Candle
**PAI SKINCARE** Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser

**VERONICA**
Makeup Artist & Beauty Specialist

**TATA HARPER** Nourishing Oil Cleanser
**ILIA** The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser + Makeup Remover
**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**SKINCEUTICALS** Phyto Corrective Masque
**COOLA** Classic Face SPF 50 Lotion White Tea
**ILIA** Multi-Stick in Dreamer
**GLO SKIN BEAUTY** Luminous Liquid Foundation
**GLO SKIN BEAUTY** Suede Matte Crayon | Trademark
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Fard Blush | Nu
**WONDERBLUSH** La Laque Tinted Lip Oil Géranium
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (mane)
**ENVIRON** Focus Care Moisture+ Vita-Antioxidant Hydrating Oil Capsules

**MARIANNE**
Fragrance Specialist

**FRENCH FARMACIE** Sérum Radiant
**D.S. & DURGA** Concrete After Lightning Candle
**D.S. & DURGA** I Don’t Know What Pocket Perfume Oil
**PENHALIGON’S** Solaris EDP
**GLO SKIN BEAUTY** Luminous Liquid Foundation
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Rouge Lipstick in Clafoutis
**ILIA** True Skin Serum Concealer
**WONDER VALLEY** Facial Oil Cleanser
**SKINCEUTICALS** Retexturing Activator
**AGENT NATEUR** Hair (silk) Peptides
**VIVIER** Radiance Serum
**TATA HARPER** Superkind Refining Cleanser

**THOMAS**
Boutique & Spa Director

**TATA HARPER** Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
**WONDER VALLEY** Facial Oil Cleanser
**WONDER VALLEY** Wonder Serum
**SAHAJAN** Ritual Body Oil
**ILIA** Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
**PENHALIGON’S** Solaris EDP
**HUNA** Firming Eye Cream
**COLORPROOF** Baobab Recovery Conditioner
**DR. BARBARA STURM** Enzyme Cleanser
**TATA HARPER** Smoothing Body Scrub
**RAHUA** Hydration Detangler + UV Barrier
**INDULT** Tihota EDP

**EMMANUELLE**
Fragrance Specialist

**SKINCEUTICALS** Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment
**SKINMEDICA** AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
**COLORESCIENCE** Sunforgettable GLOW Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
**D.S. & DURGA** I Don’t Know What EDP
**COLORPROOF** Plush Locks Leave In Smooth
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN** Baccarat Rouge 540 Body Oil
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Hâle Bronzing Powder | Sable
**WONDERBLUSH** La Laque Tinted Lip Oil | Bordeaux
**PARFUM D’EMPIRE** Le Cri EDP
**VIVIER** Retinol 1% Night Complex
**PLUME SCIENCE** Nourish & Set Brow Gel | Chestnut Decadence
**PENHALIGON’S** The Omniscient Mr. Thompson EDP

**PAULE**
Aesthetician

**PAI SKINCARE** Rosehip Bioregenerate Oil
**VIVIER** GrenzCine Serum
**SKINMEDICA** TNS Advanced+ Serum
**PCA SKIN** Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum
**SKINCEUTICALS** A.G.E. Advanced Eye
**SKINCEUTICALS** H.A. Intensifier
**DR. BARBARA STURM** Super Anti-Aging Face Cream
**ENVIRON** Body EssentiA Vitamin A, C & E Body Oil Forte
**NUORI** Vital Hand Cream
**TATA HARPER** Purifying Cleanser
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN** Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Regard Eye & Brow Trio

**IVY**
Aesthetician

**CONSONANT** Hydrocolloid Patches for Blemish-Prone Skin
**NISHANE** Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum
**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**SKINMEDICA** Lytera 2.0
**THE LIGHT SALON** Boost LED Face Mask
**CONSONANT** HydrExtreme Hydration Booster
**SKINCEUTICALS** Epidermal Repair
**ENVIRON** Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Tone Clarifier
**LOVEFRESH** Vanilla & Orange Body Oil
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (radiance)
**COLORESCIENCE** Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 | Tan

**FRANCESCA**
Warehouse Associate

**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**TATA HARPER** Resurfacing Mask
**PAI SKINCARE** Rosehip Bioregenerate Oil
**MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN** Gently Fluidity Gold Edition EDP
**SKINCEUTICALS** LHA Serum
**ELTA MD** UV Daily SPF 40 Tinted
**SKINCEUTICALS** Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
**WONDER VALLEY** Facial Oil Cleanser
**LOVEFRESH** Body Scrub
**TATA HARPER** Water-Lock Moisturizer
**PAI SKINCARE** Phaze PHA Clarifying Face Wash
**PLUME SCIENCE** Nourish & Set Brow Gel

**MARION**
Aesthetician

**MAISON MATAHA** Escapade Gourmande Extrait de Parfum
**TATA HARPER** Clarifying Cleanser
**PAI SKINCARE** Century Flower Barrier Support Mist
**LOVEFRESH** Everyday Wash in Lavender Olive
**TATA HARPER** Hydrating Floral Mask
**WONDERBLUSH** Le Hâle Bronzing Powder | Sable
**VIVIER** Radiance Serum
**EGYPTIAN MAGIC** All Purpose Skin Cream
**VIVIER** Ultimage
**SAHAJAN** Lip Ka rma
**PAI SKINCARE** Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (sun) SPF 50 Skin Drops | Almond

**MAXIME**
Fragrance Specialist

**TATA HARPER** Purifying Cleanser
**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**TATA HARPER** Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
**CONSONANT** Vitamin C+ Licorice Serum
**LOVEFRESH** Grapefruit Deodorant Stick
**SAHAJAN** The Beauty Oil
**MONSILLAGE** Route du Quai EDT
**Dr. Barbara Sturm** Face Mask
**NISHANE** Nefs Extrait de Parfum
**BATHORIUM** Aphrodite Bath Bomb
**SACHAJUAN** Body Lotion Shiny Citrus
**VIVIER** Retinol 1% Night Complex

**SIMON**
Founder

VI **VIER** GrenzCine Eye
**SKINCEUTICALS** Tripie Lipid Restore 2:4:2
**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS** B683 EDP
**THE LIGHT SALON** Boost LED Face Mask
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (bright) Resurface Glass Face Mask
**BATHORIUM** Midnight Superbloom Crush Bath Soak
**R+CO** Control Flexible Paste
**ETIKET** Laisse-Moi Tranquille Candle
**THE GREY** Overnight Sleeping Mask
**LEBON** Rhythm is Love Toothpaste
**SKINCEUTICALS** Phloretin CF

**ÉDOUARD**
Beauty & Fragrance Advisor

**TATA HARPER** Clarifying Cleanser
**VIVIER** Radiance Serum
**SKINMEDICA** TNS Advanced+ Serum
**GLISODIN** The AntiOxidant Enzyme
**COLORESCIENCE** All Calm Multi-Correction Serum
**VIVISCAL** 60 Count Supplements
**PRO-DERM** Growth Factor Plumping Cream
**GLO SKIN BEAUTY** Pressed Powder | Honey Fair
**DR. BARBARA STURM** Skin Anti-Pigmentation 60 Capsules
**ELTA MD** UV Clear SPF 46
**PCA SKIN** Daily Cleansing Oil
**R+CO** Moon Landing Anti-Humidity Spray

**STEVE**
VP Operations

**NUORI** Infinity Bio-Fusion Serum
**PCA SKIN** Detoxifying Mask
**PAI SKINCARE** Rosehip Bioregenerate Oil
**TATA HARPER** Nourishing Oil Cleanser
**SKINCEUTICALS** Gentle Cleanser
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES** Molecule 01 EDT
**AMOUAGE** Reflection Man
**MAISON CRIVELLI** Santal Volcanique EDP
**CULTI MILANO** Tessuto Stile Diffuser
**SARA HAPP** Dream Slip
**THE GREY** Stimulating Shampoo
**ENVIRON** Skin EssentiA Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel
**ELTA MD** UV Daily SPF 40
**VIVIER** Vitamin C Scrub

**SOPHIA**
Beauty & Fragrance Advisor

**ELTA MD** UV Clear Broad Tinted Spectrum SPF 46
**WONDERBLUSH** La Laque Tinted Lip Oil | Pulpe
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (mane)
**TATA HARPER** Regenerating Cleanser
**SKINCEUTICALS** Phloretin CF
**R+CO** Television Shampoo & Conditioner
**MATIERE PREMIERE** Vanilla Powder EDP
**FRENCH FARMACIE** Sérum Radiant
**PRO-DERM** HA Plumping Serum
**LOVEFRESH** Vanilla Bean Coffee Sugar Scrub
**SAHAJAN** Lip Karma | Vanilla
**VIVIER** Medicated Wash

**LAURA**
Aesthetician

**SAHAJAN** Essential Cleansing Oil
**SKINMEDICA** AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
**SKINMEDICA** TNS Eye Repair
**R+CO** Television Shampoo & Conditioner
**COLORPROOF** Plush Locks Leave In Smooth
**XERJOFF** Casamorati Lira EDP
**CONSONANT** Hydrocolloid Patches for Blemish-Prone Skin
**AGENT NATEUR** Holi (body) Ageless Body Serum
**RMS BEAUTY** ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush | French Rosé
**COLORESCIENCE** Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 | Medium

**JORDANNA**
Holistic Aesthetician

**ILIA** Bright Start Activated Eye Cream
**ILIA** Lip Wrap Hydrating Mask
**HUNA** Skin Nutrition Balm
**HUNA** Calendula Body Butter
**RAHUA** Leave-In Treatment Light
**THE HAIR ROUTINE** Moisture Treatment
**WONDER VALLEY** Hinoki Body Oil
**MOUNT LAI** The Vitality Qi White Jade Gua Sha Sculpting Tool
**Vintner’s Daughter** Active Botanical Serum
**TATA HARPER** Refreshing Cleanser
**TATA HARPER** Hydrating Floral Mask
**BATHORIUM** Crush Bath Soak Variety Set

**CLAUDIA**
Operations Director

**TATA HARPER** Redefining Body Balm
**AUGUSTINUS BADER** The Body Cream
**WONDER VALLEY** Facial Oil Cleanser
**RMS Beauty** Liplights Cream Lip Gloss | Bare
**COLORPROOF** Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner
**HUNA** Firming Eye Cream
**MALIN+GOETZ** Peppermint Body Scrub
**SAHAJAN** Nurture Hair Oil
**HUNA** Calendula Body Butter – Warm Apple Pie
**R+CO** Sail Soft Wave Spray
**L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR** Couleur Vanille EDP
**PENHALIGON’S** The World According to Arthur EDP

Shop the Etiket Team Favourites here.

Fragrance

10 Powerhouse Fragrances for Winter Weather

January 17, 2025November 30, 2023 by Natalie

Ten fragrances we love, each more smoldering, simmering, sizzling and scintillating than the last.

Winter may be dark, but the gloom has its upsides. The crisp chill in the air is the perfect (and sometimes only) backdrop for the richest, boldest fragrances one dares to wear. Smoky tones cut beautifully through the cold while remaining balanced on the skin. Sweet notes feel cuddly and luscious, and rarely overwhelming. If the weather demands a warm outfit, we think it can also demand a warm perfume.

We came up with a list of ten fragrances we love, each more smoldering, simmering, sizzling and scintillating than the last. Each are powerhouses of scent, which should project uncompromising visions of texture and shadow, hour after hour into the night.

Browse our selection below, or grab our Winter Powerhouses Sample Pack to take an intrepid voyage through them all.

**Arquiste – Anima Dulcis**
Unctuous, velvety Mayan-spiced hot chocolate in a bottle.

**Amouage – Reflection 45**
Rich herbal woods, refined and gleaming like liquid silver silk.

**Hiram Green – Arbolé**
A thick pillow of all-natural sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean.

**Imaginary Authors – The Cobra & The Canary**
A sexy sizzle of leather, tobacco, and steaming asphalt.

**INITIO Parfums Privés – Psychedelic Love**
Rose & resins drenched in narcotic sweetness and seduction.

**Nishane – Pachuli Kozha**
A luscious spiced honey drizzle over polished golden patchouli.

**Parfum d’Empire – Aziyadé**
Juicy, sensual fruit notes vibrate with unabashedly erotic spices and musk.

**Tauer – Incense Rosé**
A mysterious voyage through frankincense shadows, wild rose and smoldering myrrh.

**Thomas de Monaco – Fuego Futuro**
A rustic, textured shamanic spell of smoked sage, hay, cedar and ash.

**Zoologist – Squid**
A seaside ghost story of sea salt, otherworldly incense, and ambergris.

Gift Giving

Favourite Fragrance Gifts for Every Room

May 20, 2025November 28, 2023 by Natalie

Our curated list of scents perfect for any room in the house.

It was Coco Chanel who once said: “no elegance is possible without perfume.” Of course, she was referring to the romance of wearing perfume on the skin, but we think the same is true of any room in your house. A home scent is the oft-overlooked finishing touch for any room, helping it accrue familiarity, comfort, freshness, and, yes, an invisible elegance.

A home scent is also a way to gift fragrance without the tricky business of skin chemistry. Giving a perfume as a gift can sometimes require an intimate knowledge of the recipient, but a home scent can be enjoyed on its own, in the receiver’s own time and space. In short — a home scent is the perfect gift for any fragrance lover!

We’ve unpacked some favourites from Etiket’s extensive home fragrance selection, and curated a list of scents perfect for any room in the house.

For the Study

In the quiet of a study or home office, we prefer rich, grounding, contemplative scents. Paul Smith’s Bookworm diffuser perfectly captures the indescribable comfort of a library filled with old books, as the fiery colour of its transparent glass vessel enhances warm, wooden shades in the room’s decor.

Want to go bolder? Indulge in crackling firewood magically softened with vanilla bean in our own house-made Au Chalet candle, or fall down a literary rabbit hole with Imaginary Authors’ Cape Heartache candle, which imagines a rugged Pacific coastal forest filled with coniferous needles and brightened by tangles of wild strawberries.

Coincidentally, the Strawberry candle by Malin + Goetz also plays up the botanical, green side of the familiar berry. Offering a lighter, but no less comforting, option for this room, it blends the garden-picked, barely-ripe fruit with sparkling pink pepper, fluffy orris root, and cozy musk.

For the Kitchen

This room can often serve as a chaotic olfactory battleground, so we think any kitchen scent must either go with the flow or cut through the noise. Arquiste’s poetic Sobremesa candle uniquely captures an afternoon digestif around a table in Mexico City, with starched table linens, desert herbs like sage and rosemary, and the wood of the table itself; all scents perfectly at home in any kitchen. Similarly, the Pasta Water candle by D.S. & Durga began as a commission for an upscale Italian restaurant in New York City. One of our most unique gifts, it echoes the warm, salty-sweet glow of pasta steam, allowing it to complement, not contradict, the food.

Other times, kitchens need to be freshened up after a meal. For a steady beam of scented sunlight, the Daydreamer diffuser by Paul Smith smells just as bright and joyful as it looks, diffusing kitchen-friendly notes of verbena and lavender. For maximum potency, a spritz of the Aramara room spray from Culti Milano electrifies the room with lifelike bitter orange. It also comes in a special edition orange coloured diffuser.

For the Living Room

Here, we can get a little creative, and set the scene with colourful accents that add fun and style. Created for the St. Regis hotel group, Arquiste’s Caroline’s Four Hundred room spray has bottled a breathtaking bouquet of American beauty roses, piled high with various dewy blossoms for a Gilded Age Society gala. Far from old-fashioned, the scent is refreshingly botanical and unbelievably luxurious.

For a more humble pleasure, Culti Milano’s Ficum Blu diffuser is a joyful kaleidoscope of juicy fig. Families with children will also love the playful Fraise & Rhubarbe candle from Montreal locals T. Lees, with its addictively jammy fragrance.

Opting for the warmer side of botanicals, Paul Smith’s Botanist diffuser adds a sophisticated base note of real earthy vetiver to the room, along with a stylish colour story to boot. Even richer is the Bread in Chestnut candle by Scents of Wood — mingling the intoxicating aroma of toasted grains with creamy tonka and sandalwood.

For those who take their interior design very seriously, Italian atelier Fornasetti offers museum-quality pieces that smell as refined as they look. We love the Peccato Originale collection, scented with mediterranean florals and rosewood, which feature a whimsical design reinterpreting the Garden of Eden. Available in a variety of sculptural shapes, including the iconic Se Poi candle, Fornasetti home scents blend form and function, becoming veritable art objects for the home.

For the Bathroom

Clean and relaxing are the goals here. For an ambient scentscape of soothing Japanese green tea, Culti Milano’s Thé diffuser is the perfect everyday companion. And for an on-demand burst of seaside freshness, the Mareminerale room spray is a bold blast of cooling ocean mist.

For a full-blown spa night, we created our own playfully titled Laisse-Moi Tranquille candle (“Leave Me Alone” in French). With fresh sage, citrus, and squeaky clean amber, it’s the perfect scent to help you tune out and recharge.

Because bathrooms are often smaller spaces, we find smaller votive candles are the perfect size for this room. The Cannabis Votive candle by Malin + Goetz doesn’t smell like someone’s been sneaking a smoke — instead, it cleverly blends citrus, spices and green-earthy notes into a fresh botanical landscape. And for a bit more to choose from, the adorable Home Hooplas Votive Candle Trio set by Penhaligon’s contains three refined, intriguing fragrances in a gorgeous wooden chest. Inside, find miniature versions of the tropical floral Comoros Pearl and green-fruity Roanoke Ivy, both lovely touches for any bathroom.

For the Bedroom

Bedrooms are sanctified spaces that beg for refinement and comfort. But that doesn’t mean a bedroom scent has to be basic. Take the whimsical but deeply soothing No. 4 Candle by inventive French house Marc-Antoine Barrois. Imagining the favourite snack of their London boutique’s mascot — a large sculpture of a blue rabbit, à la Alice & Wonderland — it blends velvety carrot seed and lush lavender into a soothing hug of scent. And speaking of lavender, we love using the Wild Brooklyn Lavender Auto Scent by D.S. & Durga as a contemporary twist on the old-school lavender bud sachet. Tuck into a drawer to delicately scent fabric or linens.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian candles make for sophisticated accents to any bedroom. Their Limoges ceramic vessels and seamless, sumptuous scents create an atmosphere of easy luxury. We love the intoxicating, smoky-sweet Oud Satin Mood candle as an opulent bedside indulgence, and their limited edition Rose des Neiges candle for the olfactory equivalent of sprinkling fresh rose petals on your pillow.

If a bedroom scent needs a touch of sensuality, our house-made Mon Amour candle is a staff favourite. The fragrance is a dance of voluptuous gardenia and purring musk, with just a cheeky hint of spiced cherry. Just be sure you gift it to the right person.

For the Holidays

There are those of us for whom the winter season demands maximum festive cheer, and whether we realize it or not, smell is a significant part of classic holiday memories. Luckily, we have a wide variety of candles offering the perfect, giftable dose of holiday scent.

Two Montreal brands produce perfect renditions of the classic Christmas candle. The Rudolph candle from Ruby Brown comes emblazoned with a contemporary antler design, and T. Lees adds a fruity twist to their holiday candle Evergreen & Champagne.

Other candles add additional layers of atmosphere, riffing on the Christmas tree tradition. Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Mon Beau Sapin is a beloved favourite, adding snowy sparkle and resinous depth to the winter wonderland. For the more irreverent of Christmas die-hards, the Portable Xmas Tree candle from D.S. & Durga adds a whole forest of evergreens and a dose of warming spice to the mix. Even more uniquely, the brand also offers a Chanukah in the Desert candle. Rustic notes of cypress and juniper float over glowing resins and spice, forming a unique alternative for holiday warmth, no matter how you celebrate.

Gift Giving

Our 5 Favourite Fragrance Gift Sets

January 20, 2025November 23, 2023 by Natalie

Discover our must-haves, fit for any budget or taste.

The world of niche fragrance continues to grow, and with it, a dizzying array of options, making gifting a bit of a challenge. That’s why we always suggest buying a set for the fragrance lovers on your list. The curated selections beg for exploration and ongoing discovery, while the variety contained within lowers the risk of a flop; it’s very likely something inside will be a new favourite!

With that in mind, here are some picks for our favourite fragrance gift sets, for any budget or taste. To explore our full selection, check out our Gift Guide here.

**Maison Francis Kurkdjian – 3, 2, 1, Noël! Scented Candle Trio**

Many know Maison Francis Kurkdjian for their chic, luxurious fragrances, including the megahit Baccarat Rouge 540. But if you’ve never experienced their candles, you’re missing some of their best work.

This set, packaged with the brand’s impeccable eye for design, features three votive candles in gorgeous French matte ceramic vessels. First, two unique winter florals, exclusively created for holiday 2023, add colour and joy to any room. The third rounds off the collection: Mon Beau Sapin, a much-loved favourite which returns every year by popular demand, is the most refined Christmas tree candle we’ve ever smelled.

**D.S. & Durga – Roadtrip Hits**

A highly unique set brimming with this Brooklyn brand’s eclectic troubadour spirit, this box offers five of the most unique car fragrances imaginable.

Yes, we did say car fragrances! These cheeky throwback air-fresheners feature hip black-and-white graphics and warm, poetic scents with whimsical names like Concrete After Lightning and Portable Fireplace. While this set is the perfect gift for any hard-to-buy-for motorist, they can also be used in any small enclosed space, or even tucked into a drawer to delicately scent clothing or linens.

**Penhaligon’s – Tiddly Whiffs Set**

If you’ve ever visited London during the holiday season, you know the Brits have a magic touch with festive decoration. This set of samples from iconic English perfumery Penhaligon’s brings all that beauty home in a stocking-stuffer-friendly little box. Even the name brings a smile to our face!

We love Penhaligon’s fragrances for gifting because they’re approachable and versatile while still feeling playful and unexpected. This set features the brand’s bestsellers across all three of their collections, running the gamut from fresh to bold and floral to woody. We think there’s a scent inside for every taste imaginable.

**Creed – Holiday Coffret for Him**

The ultimate in luxury, this beautiful coffret contains travel sized spray vials of three bestselling Creed fragrances. Among the scents featured are the global phenomenon Aventus and the seminal classic Green Irish Tweed.

Creed’s reputation for bold, effortlessly fashionable fragrances has made the brand’s logo and timeless packaging a status symbol since its inception. While the three fragrances in this set were conceived as snapshots of opulent masculinity, we also think the beautiful citrus-and-green-tea-supernova Silver Mountain water would make for a perfect signature for any gender.

**Ormonde Jayne – Signature Discovery Set**

One of our most beloved brands, the clean lines of Ormonde Jayne’s aesthetic conceal a wildly innovative spirit. Over the years, they’ve released some of the most groundbreaking scents in our collection.

Warm notes of amber and balsam, edgy facets of novel ingredients like hemlock, and rare flowers like champaca and frangipani find new life within these timeless, unisex fragrances. They all seem to dance within the brand’s signature transparent structure, the brainchild of revolutionary Escentric Molecules perfumer Geza Schoen. Glittering on the skin, they demonstrate classical balance and abstract electricity, making this set an exciting olfactory adventure for newbies and connoisseurs alike.

Fragrance

The Empire of the Senses: Meeting Marc-Antoine

October 24, 2023 by Etiket

A photo of fragrant Inula graveolens flowers, which grow wild in the perfumer’s native Corsica. An in-house extraction of the plant forms the basis of the Parfum d’Empire fragrance Mal-Aimé.

The library of fragrance ingredients in perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato’s studio.

Since late July, the unique fragrance of Parfum d’Empire, a brand founded in 2002, has been wafting through the Canadian air, now exclusively available at Etiket. Renowned for its captivating perfumes and rich olfactory heritage, this journey goes beyond mere commerce; it’s an encounter with a world of fragrances that transcend borders. I had the exceptional opportunity to explore this realm by meeting the talented founder and perfumer, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, along with his wonderful team, during a visit to their Paris laboratory in September. This olfactory experience unveiled the secrets behind the creation of each perfume and the deep commitment of this passionate team to the art of perfumery.

The scented concentrates of Parfum d’Empire fragrances age in round-bottom flasks. This process allows the many ingredients in the formula to merge with each other, polishing the edges of the fragrance before it’s mixed with alcohol.

Delving into this captivating olfactory journey reveals the essence of Parfum d’Empire and its connection to Marc-Antoine’s childhood in Morocco and Corsica, offering a sensory voyage that awakens the senses and imagination. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, with a background in chemistry, has always been captivated by the mysteries of plants and their fragrances, which led him to the world of perfumery. He primarily seeks the quality of natural scents to breathe life into his perfumes, emphasizing the art of personal storytelling. Each fragrance becomes an opportunity to convey a personal narrative, to evoke an emotion or a unique experience, creating unique sensory tales that explore the realm of memories and emotions through scents.

A scientific scale is an essential tool for formulating fragrances. It’s used to measure quantities of raw materials down to the drop.

If Marc-Antoine Corticchiato hadn’t been drawn into the intoxicating world of perfumery, he would likely have pursued his second great passion: horsemanship. Far from being just another interest, horse riding represents for him a profound emotional and sensory connection with nature, animals, and childhood memories. This passion inspired him to create perfumes capable of capturing the essence of his equestrian experiences. I conclude by expressing my deep gratitude to the Etiket team for making this experience possible and to the entire Parfum d’Empire team for their warm and generous welcome.

Emmanuelle Bénard
Fragrance Specialist at Etiket

Fragrance

The Scents of Autumn, Past and Future

January 17, 2025September 27, 2023 by Natalie

Our favourite fragrance season is here!

Autumn is a world caught between two extremes. It balances the instinct to hunker down with the impulse to explore the outside world as it transforms before our eyes. We suggest doing both, and to wrap yourself in a scent that can adapt accordingly.

This year’s fall fragrance picks are also caught between the past and the future. Some recall the glamour and ecstasy of bygone eras, while others imagine a future where the comfort and adventure of fall are fragmented, as if into pixels, and imagined anew.

Read on to discover 10 fragrances for fall — five pulled from the past, and five built for the future. Or scroll down, grab the sample pack, and try them all for yourself.

Autumn Past: Ravishing Signatures and Ancient Alchemies.

**L’OR DE LOUIS**
Arquiste

Bonfires warming the orangery at Versailles.

**TOLU**
Ormonde Jayne

A supermodel-era glow of sepia florals and resins.

**NIGHT FLOWER**
ERIS Parfums

A sumptuous update of showstopping musks like Shalimar.

**GOLESTAN**
Tauer

Hallucinating spice and floral colour in a Persian palace garden.

**MISSISSIPPI MEDICINE**
D.S. & Durga

An ecstatic fire ritual with American tree tar.

Autumn Future: Dynamic Contrasts and Electrifying Depth.

**MOLECULE 01 + GUAIAC WOOD**
Escentric Molecules

A minimalist glow of whisky and wood.

**FANTOSMIA**
Jorum Studio

Cinematic textures of transparent tobacco.

**GANYMEDE EXTRAIT**
Marc-Antoine Barrois

An intense, galactic explosion of minerals and leather.

**UNE AMOURETTE**
Etat Libre d’Orange

An industrial love story of flowers and musk.

**SEARCH**
Amouage

A surreal dream of citrus and smoke.

The Sample Pack: Try Them All!

**AUTUMN PAST AND FUTURE SAMPLE PACK**
Etiket

Includes 0.7ml wand-applicator samples of our 10 picks for fall: L’Or de Louis, Tolu, Night Flower, Golestan, Mississippi Medicine, Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, Fantosmia, Ganymede Extrait, Une Amourette and Search.

Fragrance

New Fragrance Arrivals Everyone’s Talking About

January 21, 2025August 22, 2023 by Natalie

Nectar, nuts and vanilla, oh my…

In the past few weeks, three new fragrance arrivals have delighted our clients and flown off our shelves. Delicious and indulgent with an intoxicating twist, each is destined to be the talk of the fragrance world for months to come. So what are you waiting for? Join the conversation!

**ESCAPADE GOURMANDE**
Maison Mataha

Our newest brand, Paris’ Maison Mataha, has only released one fragrance, but they only needed one to take over the world. Escapade Gourmande is nostalgic, creamy vanilla diffused through pale pink clouds of addictive white musk, forming an intoxicating, truly endless trail. It’s no wonder this fragrance had a mile-long waitlist before it arrived!

For lovers of indulgent gourmands, Escapade Gourmande sets itself apart.

**DELTA OF VENUS**
ERIS Parfums

The bewitching, boundless creativity of this New York brand continues with this fruity sensation. In a sinfully decadent re-telling of Adam and Eve, the “forbidden fruit” takes the form of a guava accord so visceral, textured and immersive it’s practically virtual reality. It seriously must be smelled to be believed.

For lovers of juicy, delicious scents, Delta of Venus is a historic achievement with a dash of grown-up sex appeal.

**FACES OF FRANCIS**
Vilhelm Parfumerie

Riffing on the memories and desires of painter Francis Bacon, famous for his disturbing deconstructions of the human form, Vilhelm has managed to find a gentle magnetic warmth underneath all that brooding. Featuring smoky wood, resins and a lovely pistachio accord smooth like organic nut butter, the first great fall fragrance is already here.

For lovers of mysterious woods, Faces of Francis is artistic, confident and effortlessly wearable.

COMING SOON

A sneak preview… sampling now!

**DODO JACKFRUIT EDITION**
Zoologist

Balancing an almost-unheard-of jackfruit accord (think pineapple-banana-mango smoothie) with sparkling spices like turmeric and pink pepper, Dodo Jackfruit drops this tropical cocktail into a powdery-creamy-woody jungle. It’s just the kind of olfactory hallucination Zoologist is famous for, and luckily, this trip is a happy one. Subtly sweet and blissfully breezy, Dodo Jackfruit is a one-of-a-kind scented landscape from Toronto’s favourite mad scent scientists.

Limited edition bottles will be available on August 25th, but samples are available now!

Discover our new fragrance arrivals!

Skin Care

Discover Canadian Brands: Hidden Gems to Explore

February 18, 2025June 29, 2023 by Natalie

A look at the amazing Canadian brands we are proud to offer at Etiket.

We’ve supported Canadian brands since opening Etiket in 2011 and are constantly adding new brands to our curated selection of skincare, fragrance and beauty products. To make it easy for you, we have a Canadian Beauty category that includes skincare, hair care, body care and fragrances. Some you know and some you may be new to – we’re happy to help you find new favourites! Discover our Canadian Beauty and Happy Canada Day!

Founder: Tricia Lees, Montreal, QC

Brand Story:

A fragrance can cause an avalanche of memories, influence people’s moods and even affect their performance at work. T. Lees’ goal is to create candles for all tastes and activities, infusing them into high-quality products designed to nourish the mind, body and soul.

What They Offer:

Each candle is handcrafted in small quantities in Montreal, Quebec with the utmost care and made from 100% natural, GMO-free soy wax produced using soybeans grown in the United States. As a result, their candles burn longer, cleaner and leave little or no waste.

Shop all Canadian brands available at Etiket here.

The Etiket Traveler

Summer Travel Essentials

June 19, 2025June 19, 2023 by Natalie

We've curated a collection of products designed with convenience in mind.

As school days wind down and long weekends approach, it’s time to start planning those exciting summer vacations ahead. Whether you’re jetting off to exotic destinations or exploring hidden gems closer to home, we’ve curated a collection of products designed with convenience in mind that will keep you looking radiant and refreshed on your adventures.

Here’s to an unforgettable summer filled with wanderlust and beauty. Bon voyage!