I am not using now for a long time a cologne spray or perfume. It is not allowed in the temple. This is one of the eight rules you have to follow while staying in a temple. A strange rule. I never got the reason behind this.
Anyway, now that I am out of the temple, I use my freedom to enjoy the pleasures of my nose again. Smell is one of the senses to experience life! Do you remember the book “Perfume” by Patrick Suskind? I saw recently the movie here in Thailand and it reminded me how big the influence of a fragrance can be.
Recently a new fragrance came my way. “Beyond paradise” by Estée Lauder. For the ones who don’t know yet, I like to share. Sharing the subtle fragrance itself is not (yet) possible here on 360. We have to be happy with sounds and view. Do you know that the perfumer uses not less then 13 flowers to create this fragrance? Beautiful, good smelling flowers. Grenouille, the main character in the book, uses also 13 notes to create his perfect perfume. But in stead of the flowers, he uses the smell of 13 … girls.
“Estée Lauder Beyond Paradise frees your mind and takes you on a journey of the senses, transporting you to a world filled with optimism and wonder. It’s a fascinating blend of tropical wetness, zesty freshness and a burst of floralcy.”
That is what the company says on their website anyway. But if you take a look at the advertisement, it can be true. Flowers opening up as a symbol for people freeing their mind. I love it!
The music used in the ad is by Madonna: Love profusion. Abundance of love. I like the song and the clip, especially because of the two white doves flying freely towards the blue blue sky. Two white doves on a blue background is a childhood dream of mine. I never forget the peace I felt, while dreaming this dream.
I hope your senses are indulged for a while, but nothing better as smelling the real thing.
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