Cathedral Picks! Tocca Screen Sirens.

Tocca is renowned worldwide as a fragrance house of distinctive and exquisite scents. Its perfumers develop scents that are reminiscent of bygone times and familiar places yet infused with the unexpected, creating something altogether fresh and new. Leaving a touch of mystery in the air, Tocca’s sophisticated products are meant to inspire and surprise. Tocca’s beautiful fragrances can be experienced in a luxury candle collection, fine fragrances, and bath and body products with that said we selected some of our favorite scents featuring some legendary screen sirens. Here are our picks:

• Brigitte Fragrance, inspired by the playful and sensual beauty of France’s iconic film siren, Brigitte Bardot. Top Notes: Ginger, Rhubarb, Papaya
• Cleopatra Fragance, inspired by the Mediterranean seductress, Cleopatra captivates the senses.Top Notes: Bitter Grapefruit, Lush Greens, Cassis Bud
• Colette Frangrance, inspired by the Parisian novelist, Colette captures the mysterious essence of a woman. Let her intrigue draw you in…Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon, Juniper Berry, Pink Peppercorn
• Grace Candle,the pure essence of the Casablanca Lily, the Roman symbol of hope, is personified by the classic elegance of Grace Kelly. An exhilaratingly fresh scent from the fragrant blossom of the queen of flowers.
• Yma Candle, inspired by the legendary Peruvian singer/soprano, Yma Sumac, the savory essence of the Peruvian guava fruit combined with the luscious scent of red currant create an intoxicating duet.
• Sofia Candle, inspired by the legendary Sofia Loren, this scent enhances the purity and freshness of the kitchen with the essence of vine-ripened tomatoes and basil from a Mediterranean garden. 

Also check out our Tocca inspired Cocktails! Perfect for any Holiday party. Find the candles & candles at ShopCathedral and Cathedral at VI | STAR.

Tocca Cocktails

 Tocca Candles

 Inspiration, Italian Riviera

Summer Cocktails

Named for the Italian word for “touch”  it combines the best of the romantic and exotic. Unabashedly feminine with an edge, TOCCA evokes the European sophisticate on holiday. Inspired by travels, TOCCA brings a worldly playfulness to its  product. We were inspired as well !! Here are some cocktail recipes inspired by the TOCCA collection. All cocktails are ONE serving.

TOCCA STELLA,  Blood Orange Blast

• 1 oz Smirnoff® vodka
• 1 oz Cointreau® orange liqueur
• 2 oz blood-orange juice
• 4 oz Sprite® Zero soda
• 1 slice blood orange

Mix all the liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill to the brim with ice. Shake until cold and then strain into a highball glass. Take the ice from the shaker and put into the glass. Take the blood orange slice and roll it around the edge of the glass and drop it in.

TOCCA HAVANA, Jamaican Rum

• 2 oz Jamaican dark rum
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 1 sugar

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

TOCCA CLEOPATRA, Cheat's Pimm

• 2 parts gin
• 2 parts rosso vermouth
• 1 part Orange Curacao liqueur
• fill with 7-Up® soda
• 1 slice orange
• 1 slice lemon
• 1 slice cucumber

Mix. Pour into tall glass. Add ice-cold 7-Up or ginger ale. Garnish with one slice each of orange, lemon and cucumber. Serve.

TOCCA YMA, Guavaniti

• 2 oz Champagne
• 2 oz guava juice
• 1 oz dark rum

Pour 1oz of dark rum into champagne flute, add 2oz guava juice, and top off with 2oz champagne - serve chilled & garnish with a slice of kiwi.

TOCCA BRIDGETTE, Los Cabos Clout

• 1 banana
• 1/2 mango
• 1/4 papaya
• 2 handfuls ice
• 8 oz orange juice
• 3 oz white rum
• 3 oz 1800 Tequila

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 10 seconds. Pour into a margarita glass. Do not strain.

Remember to drink responsibly and also don't forget to check out our TOCCA Scent Menu. All these lovely candles and perfumes you can find them at Cathedral!!

All recipes via: drinksmixer.com

A Bouquet of Scents Awaits...

 Jimmy Belasco Kiss Candle

 Tocca Cleopatra Candle

Voluspa Tuberosa Di Notte Tin

Spring - a time for Love, a time for Two, a time when Lovers like to Coo... Here are three essential scents that are sure to get you in the mood.  

First off is Jimmy Belasco's KISS Candle is a memorable blend of purple passion fruit and black currant. Sweet yet tart at the same time, the fragrance will put a blush on your cheeks and a twinkle in your eye.  Passionate and Seductive, This candle will make you pucker up as you will want to recreate your first kiss.  

Tocca's Cleopatra Candle, Inspired by the Mediterranean seductress, The fragrance is just as luxurious as it captivates the senses. A blend of grapefruit and cucumber, makes for a scent that is light and clean but still exotic. Burn Cleopatra for a relaxing sensation while giving your partner a sensual massage or use in the bathroom while soaking or playing in the bath together.   

Voluspa is always a favorite, and they don't disappoint. Their Tuberosa Di Notte Candle includes notes of Night Blooming Tuberose with a base of exotic agave nectar. Together they make up a clean and creamy with floral scent. To burn a Voluspa candle is to be introduced to a world of excellence in fragrance and candle light that delights the senses and adds a bit of luxury to everyday living.

SCENT MENU: Tocca

Named for the Italian word for “touch” after its intricate embroideries and luxurious fabrics, TOCCA combines the best of the romantic and exotic. Unabashedly feminine with an edge, TOCCA evokes the European sophisticate on holiday. Inspired by travels, TOCCA brings a worldly playfulness to its family of products - a sensibility that led to the launch of TOCCA Beauty in 1997. TOCCA’s coveted fragrances can be found in our luxury candle collection, fine fragrances and bath and body products and are sold in the finest boutiques worldwide.

The Scent Menu:

• BRIGITTE: Papaya Ginger
  
• GIULIETTA: Green Apple Pink Tulip 
• COLETTE: Sandalwood Vanilla  
• FLORENCE: Orris Rose  
• CLEOPATRA: Grapefruit Cucumber
• HAVANA: Sugarcane Rum  
• GRACE: Casablanca Lily
• SOFIA: Tomato Vine  
• STELLA: Blood orange   
• YMA: Guava and Red Currants
• 007: Leather Martini

Find them at Cathedral!

Great Gifts for the Choosy Mom

 Archipelago Lavender Collection

 Lotus Love Beauty Body Oils

 Voluspa Japonica Collection Tins

Tocca Candle Collection

We all know Mom deserves the Best on Mother's Day and here is a sampling of Cathedrals' Best...

Archipelago Lavender 5 Collection is quickly becoming a favorite because of the unique blend of the fragrance and the healing factors associated with lavender. Available as Bath Salts, Body Wash, Hand and Bar Soap, and Lotion.

Lotus Love Beauty Scented Body Oils are a favorite for their very unique fragrances, quality of the oil, and also because they are made locally in San Diego. After a Bath or Shower rub a little bit of your favorite oil into your skin for a great moisturizing and aromatic filled experience. You can also pour a few drops of oils directly in your tub and soak the worries of the day away.

Voluspa Tins are not only practical for their portability they are a favorite for their beauty as well. All of the Voluspa candle fragrances are as unique as they are different from any other fragrance available in other lines. The tins are also a great value as they are priced between $16 - $18. The Candles will burn between 25 - 60 hours for your enjoyment.

Lastly the Tocca Candles are always top sellers at Cathedral because of their wide variety of fragrances and because the design of these candles are regal, beautiful and exquisite. Favorite Scents include: Yma, Cleopatra, and Florence. Tocca candles come wrapped in a Aqua Blue Box and burn for approximately 80 hours. There is definitely something fabulous here for your Mom. 

Happy Fallidays from Cathedral

Hello Everyone~

I hope you all have been enjoying the Fall Season so far. I know I have, with the cool days it makes the evenings especially nice for burning candles when I get home. We still have some Pumpkin Chai left in stock and its been great smelling this fragrance while working in the store. The scent gets me in the Fall Mood and makes me think of the fun times I have shared with my Family  during this time of the year.
So many new items have arrived as I have been trying to get the shop stocked up for the Holiday Rush. Here are a few from Chilewich and  Tocca. I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do.

                                                     
Much Love, 
Amy Capano

 NEW Scents just Released from Tocca

Tocca Beauty encourages you to invite a new fragrance into your life with a  luxurious candle or fine parfum. Their unique products blend a variety of aromas from nature to tantalize the senses  while utilizing alluring scents from around the world to evoke distinct moods and emotions; from natural & exotic to clean sophistication. Tocca Beauty's candles are world-renowned for their one-of-a-kind fragrances, powerful aromas, and long-lasting burn. With the Popularity of their Eau de Parfum Collection they have added their top fragrances (Giuiletta, Brigitte, and Bianca) as wonderful candles and introduce you to Collete - their newest creation as a Eau de Parfum and Luxurious Candle.

Inspired by the French novelist and courtesan known solely as Colette, this fine fragrance captures the seductive essence of a woman whose feminine beauty and audacious achievements are worth noticing. Known for her exotic escapades as much as her inspiring writing, the fragrance named for her embodies the irresistible scent that lingers on the pillow long after she leaves. Warm, spicy and sweet smelling, Colette is the perfect fragrance for the salacious woman in us all.

The notes feature bergamot, mandarin, lemon, juniper berry, pink pepper, jasmine, violet, cyclamen, pine, incense, musk, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and cedar.

 NEW For the Pet Lover

We have never offered items for pets before but after seeing all your pooches when you bring them in for a visit, I could not pass up trying these totally cute functional mats designed by Sandy Chilewhich exclusively for your pampered-pups and chic-doggies.

Add a touch of style to your pet's feeding area with this lovely mat collection from NY-based designer Sandy Chilewich's signature basket weave woven vinyl flooring - it's chic, functional and easy to clean. Available currently in Platinum (Top Right in Photo) which is a perfect color to match most home decor items. The other colors Chestnut, Lemon, Lime,  or Mango will be available for now as a special order item but may be a part of our usual stock of Chilewhich soon depending on the popularity of this product.  I simply love the small touches like the bone-shape form and the adorable puppy cut-out in the center. For cleaning, simply wipe clean with soap, water and sponge and air dry; machine wash not recommended. The stylish mats will look great with any of your pet's favorite dishes.  $35 and measures: 24"L x 14.5"W.

Top 3 Scents for a Blissful Fall

To Get through the rest of the Fall Season and get you in the Mood for the Upcoming Winter here are the Top three candles we recommend. 

 

Royal Apothic's - Essence of Edwardian Fireplace

 Fifth and Madison Collection's - Couture

 Nest's Pumpkin Chai.