‘Rose & Cuir’ by Fredric Malle has already been gushed about and adored in this lush post, so I won’t delve any deeper into its olfactory delights. It’s enough just to spray some of this on and remember happier winter days, as this one reminds me of spending time with Dad in the old house, when Mom went out for the morning and I got to take care of the man who had always taken care of me. They were mostly quiet days, as Dad didn’t talk much then, but we’d take meals together, and sit together as he perused photo albums and occasionally took notice of an old movie on the television. I’m grateful for those days together, and they keep me warm in the winter.
The bottle of ‘Rose & Cuir’ was a Christmas gift from Mom a few years ago, and while I originally intended to save it for spring, I decided to wear it that winter to offset the darkness of the season. It worked, as that winter still brings light and love to mind. The power of a fragrance to rekindle a memory.
