Dolce & Gabbana has introduced Velvet Incenso, a new woody oriental fragrance…
The daily lemming
Antica Farmacista's refillable, nickel-plated Car Diffuser clips on to your car's air vent, and is available now at Nordstrom in Prosecco ("Top notes of satsuma citrus balance with subtle floral notes of muguet. Apricot and passionfruit complement the sweetness of sugared blackcurrant. A crisp scent celebrating the sparkling effervescence of prosecco and champagne.") or Santorini ("A medley of crisp citrus and green notes is artfully paired with exotic spice and natural wood essences. Top notes of vibrant Italian bergamot, sweet verbena and fresh vetiver are enhanced by the subtle sweetness of rosewood, warm sandalwood and aromatic cardamom."). $34.
Consumers of fragrance rather than creators
But the notion that female perfumers are less legitimate than their male counterparts still persists — though perhaps in subtler, more nuanced ways. “I think it’s unconscious, but I definitely encounter it,” says Mathilde Laurent, the olfactory trailblazer and in-house perfumer at Cartier. It’s possible, she says, that male perfumers continue to exude a certain “seductive” mystique, while women are viewed as consumers of fragrance rather than creators. This mentality can sometimes leave one feeling invisible.
— Read more at Women in Fragrance Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve at Allure.
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, late April 2018
It’s finally the weekend, and it’s Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. We’re celebrating with our usual open thread poll. I have to leave town for the weekend and will try to check in if I can, but otherwise, you guys know the drill. I hope to be back on Monday…
This is our time
At the beach, for Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria.