Davidoff has launched Wood Blend, a new fragrance in the Davidoff Blend Collection. The series started in 2014 with Leather Blend, followed by Agar Blend in 2015 and Amber Blend in 2016…
Wednesday scent of the day 11/8
Hey, it’s Hump Day! What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m wearing Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame for Graham Parker covering the Jackson 5’s I Want You Back.
Reminder: 11/10 will Playlist Friday…
The daily lemming
Holiday stress, already? Jurlique suggests you stock up on their new limited edition Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydrating Mist: "Sweet Violet has been used since Ancient Greek times to calm tempers, promote relaxation, and awaken feelings of love. While the scent of Grapefruit helps energize and invigorate the senses. It’s the perfect blend for bringing the joy back to this very special time of year." $35 for 100 ml.
Smell Bent Glamour Yeti & The Snow Siren’s Song ~ new fragrances
Indie line Smell Bent has launched Neon Creatures, two “strange and unusual winter characters” developed in collaboration with “über cool brooklyn-based artist Jake Zeligowski”…
A smile came upon my face
No, I was much more interested in something else, something that was ingrained in my soul. I lifted a heavy book to my face, closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. I exhaled very fast before inhaling again. A smile came upon my face and I lowered the book. I opened my eyes…and saw half of the library gawking at me with repulsion. Haven’t they ever seen someone do that before? I was not ashamed and I will admit it to the world. My name is Suzette and I’m a book sniffer.
—Suzette Andujar writes about her love of old book smell for the Rowan University newspaper, The Whit Online. Read more at Andujar: Smells like paper spirit.