Giardini di Toscana Celeste Body Lotion

The Giardini di Toscana Celeste Crema Corpo (Body Lotion) carries the scent of the house's beloved Celeste eau de parfum into a nourishing 250 ml body cream. Made by the historic Tuscan house Ducci – Giardini di Toscana, founded in 1942, it lets you wear the fragrance from the skin outward, in the softest and most intimate way.

The scent

Celeste is a fresh marine floral of sparkling citrus, airy sea notes, white flowers and clean musk. On the skin the lotion releases citrus, marine notes, white florals and musk, wrapping you in a gentle, diffusive veil that feels luxurious without ever turning heavy. Because it is applied all over, the scent stays close and personal — a quiet trail rather than a projection — making it perfect for those who love their fragrance soft, skin-like and enveloping.

How to layer it for longer-lasting fragrance

Fragrance clings far better to moisturised skin than to dry skin, which is why layering is the perfumer's oldest trick for longevity. Smooth the Celeste body lotion over clean, dry skin after showering, paying attention to pulse points — wrists, the crook of the elbow, the neck and behind the knees. Once absorbed, spray the matching Celeste Eau de Parfum over the same areas. The lotion's emollients give the parfum something to hold onto, slowing evaporation so the scent lasts noticeably longer and unfolds more evenly through the day. Used on its own, the lotion is a discreet way to carry Celeste to the office, the gym or anywhere a full spray would be too much.

The formula

Housed in the signature white pump bottle, the rich yet fast-absorbing cream leaves skin soft, supple and lightly scented, never greasy. At 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) it is a generous size for everyday use and a natural companion to the parfum. Offered here as a full-size body lotion at Redolia Perfumery.