Ermenegildo Zegna has launched XXX by Ermenegildo Zegna, a new trio of fragrances for men: XXX Charcoal, XXX Cyprium and XXX Verdigris…
Tuesday scent of the day 10/5
It’s Tuesday and World Teachers’ Day. (Thank you, teachers!) What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in By Kilian Smoke for the Soul. My tea, to match my fragrance: Numi Chinese breakfast brewed with fresh cardamom.
Reminder: 10/8 will be Thinking of You Friday…
Your brain fills in the gaps
The part of your brain that processes smell is closely tied to the part of your brain responsible for memories, according to Jason Fischer and Sarah Cormiea of the Dynamic Perception Lab at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
[...] The popularity of pumpkin spice comes from both the scent of the spices -- the familiar cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg that are commonly used in many fall desserts and drinks -- and our previous experiences smelling, tasting and even just being aware of the aroma."Your brain fills in the gaps between the scent of the spices and the memories associated with the smell," Cormiea, a doctoral candidate in the department of psychological and brain sciences, said.
— Read more in Pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies — here's the science of why at WTVA.
The damage so far: third quarter 2021 buying poll
Donatella, Our Lady of Perfumed Plenty,1, does have other responsibilities (making Channing Tatum’s wildest dreams come true, designing for Fendaci), but she hasn’t forgotten her quarterly drop-in to hear the confessions of her flock. She’d very much like to know what you bought in the 3rd quarter (July, August and September) of 2021.
Note that if you have javascript disabled, you won’t be able to vote in the poll, but you can still record your purchases in the comments.
My purchases…
Atelier Versace x 6 ~ new fragrances
Versace has added six new fragrances to the luxury Atelier Versace collection: Encens Suprême, Fleur de Maté, Gingembre Pétillant, Iris d’Élite, Safran Royal and Tabac Imperial…