It’s Hump Day and the swapmeet is still open. Also, the International Day of Peace, World Gratitude Day, and Leonard Cohen’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: day two in Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré.
Reminder: on 9/23, we’re doing You Say It’s Your Birthday…
The way we choose what fragrance we wear is evolving. There was a time when the perfume you picked came down to the fashion house you idolised, the celebrity du jour or possibly even the ad campaign – who could forget the Baz Luhrmann directed Chanel advert with Nicole Kidman or Charlize Theron stepping out of liquid gold on behalf of J’Adore by Dior. However, there’s been a seismic shift in scent and while there will always be a place for traditional fragrance houses, there’s an overwhelming amount of new, niche brands popping up that bring with them unique notes, sustainable innovations and an intricate back story.
— (Yes, this could have been written any time in the past 10 - 20 years.) Read more in The evolution of fragrance at Harper's Bazaar.
Guerlain has launched Shalimar Millésime Tonka, a new fragrance for women. Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a limited edition flanker to 1925’s Shalimar, and follows 2020’s Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and 2021’s Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia…
From Mrs. Meyer's, Fall Leaves Dish Soap: "Like walking in the woods on a sunlit afternoon, the earthy scent of crunching leaves brings all the feels of fall". $4.79 for 473 ml — a bargain, plus ringthing and hajusuuri both vouched for the fragrance. Also available in soy candle, multi-surface spray and liquid hand soap.
A spot for Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey.