Call it a genomic nosegay. Unlike a floral nosegay, which releases scents, the genomic nosegay—a 3D spatial arrangement of olfactory receptor genes—helps us recognize them. Varied 3D arrangements are so effective that they allow us to distinguish one trillion different scents even though we have just 400 dedicated olfactory receptor genes.
— Read more at Countless Scents ID’d by Varied 3D Arrangements of Relatively Few Genes at Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News.
Victoria’s Secret has launched Bombshell Wild Flower, a new flanker to 2010’s Bombshell fragrance for women…
Jo Malone brand ambassador Karen Elson and British jeweller Duffy in a spot supporting the birthstone cap collection.
Happy Hump Day and happy Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution! (And if you’re in the path of the polar vortex, do take care.) What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m doing chocolate cherry lip gloss, in Lolita Lempicka Sweet.
Reminder: on 2/1, we’ll celebrate Cherry Month…
DS & Durga's new crewneck tees are made by Monogram in Los Angeles, and run $65 each. Shown are I Love Vetyver and Patchouli Is Misunderstood; there is also a model that says Oud Me. Available at the DS & Durga website.