Mémoires d'Été is Anne Semonin's portrait of a Mediterranean summer, and the scent many guests first meet in the spa. This diffuser brings it home as a quiet, constant presence in a hallway, living room or bathroom.

The scent

• Top notes: lemon, elemi, grapefruit and mint
• Heart notes: blood orange, mandarin and petitgrain
• Base notes: sage, moss, patchouli and musk

It opens bright and citrus-fresh, then settles into something softer and greener as the day goes on.

How to use

Rather than a bundle of thin sticks, the diffuser uses a single, sculptural reed. Place it on a stable surface away from direct sunlight and heat, and turn the reed whenever you want to refresh the scent.

How long does it last?

Around three months, though it depends on you. Turning the reed often gives a stronger scent and uses the fragrance more quickly; turning it less makes it last longer.

Pairs well with

The Mémoires d'Été Scented Candle for evenings, and the Home Spray for an instant lift in a bedroom or over linen. Diffuser and candle come together in the Home Duo, and all three in the Home Trio.

What does Mémoires d'Été smell like?

Like the end of a summer's day on the Mediterranean coast: sharp citrus and mint at first, warming into blood orange, then a soft, mossy base.

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