Is mundanity the secret to a life of bliss? It's not necessarily the message we'd expect from the iconoclasts at Etat Libre, but Story Of Your Life, their luminous and lovely new scent, does indeed seem to suggest that it's the regular moments with those who love us that make up the foundational moments of true happiness. Warm, enveloping caramel and benzoin represent waking up in a lover's arms, while buttered bread and fresh orange blossom evoke lazy weekend mornings lingering over breakfast as the sun warms the room. Equally indelible are whirlwind evenings of romance, conversation, food and drink- a dizzying blend of boozy rum, creamy vanilla, and rich, earthy cocoa. And finally, the ordinary yet extraordinary joy of falling back into bed together, with sensual musk standing in for bare skin and warm, ambered woods glowing with the embers of another day spent experiencing the fullness of life and love. Most days of your life aren't going to be a wild adventure- but as Story Of Your Life proves, those are the best days of all.
