Stella McCartney has announced the launch of her latest fragrance, which unusually features
truffle as a top note. McCartney's truffle choice seems surprising to everyone who has smelt truffles before.
Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier of Firmenich, who worked with McCartney on her floral signature scent, Stella, explained his surprise at the decision.
"The truffle was unusual, but I said OK to Stella" he is quoted as saying.
"We used natural extract of truffle, and I actually told the suppliers we were working with that the extract was for a restaurant! I didn't want to let people know what we were doing."
McCartney described the arrival of truffles at a dinner table as being "sexy"
We are a bit dubious about the smell of this perfume as we know too well how overpowering the truffle aroma can be!