Johan Bergelin, founder of 19-69, was in his teens when he first discovered Helmut Newton's picture that made Yves Saint Laurent's smoking iconic. The andogyny of it made a big impression on him. With stark monochrome simplicity, Newton created a piece of iconography. L ́air Barbès was strongly influenced by this picture.
aldehydes, fresh lemon, bergamot, concrete, ylang ylang extract oil, tuberose, ambrox, orris, cumin seeds, ink, leather, dry woods, white musk
A blend of the finest vegetable waxes in a traditional formula from 1961 is used for the 19-69 candles. Hand crafted in Italy. Candle will burn for approximately 48 hours.