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The damage so far: first quarter 2024 buying poll

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2024 131 Comments

Donatella Versace and her perfume cabinets

Yes, it’s that time again! Even a faulty elevator can’t keep Donatella Versace, Our Lady of Creative Perfume Math,1, from her quarterly visit to hear the confessions of her flock. She’d very much like to know what you bought in the 1st quarter (January, February and March) of 2024. 


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.

I bought nothing this quarter, but I said that last year at this time too, and oops, I was wrong…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2024 13 Comments

Guerlain's Muguet limited edition for 2024. "For this long-awaited and exclusive lucky rendezvous, Guerlain reaffirms its commitment to arts and crafts by collaborating with Anne Lopez. On the iconic Bee Bottle, the sculptor brings to life subtle bells fashioned in stucco and enhanced with 22-carat fine gold, turning the 2024 Millésime into a singular sculptural work. A trail, which freshness reminisces of a freshly-picked sprig of lily of the valley." 4885 bottles were made; in 125 ml + 30 ml spray bottle, $800.

Older versions here: 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011.

Scented mementos

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2024 4 Comments

The spot for the 2024 Brit Collection from Jo Malone: Emerald Thyme, Ginger Beer, Musk Memento and Passiflora.

Wednesday scent of the day 4/3

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2024 112 Comments

It’s Hump Day and National Chocolate Mousse Day. Birthdays: Washington Irving, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Eddie Murphy. RIP John Barth. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Halfeti Rose.

Reminder:  on 4/5 we’re doing salt & pepper…

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Using not sight but scent

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2024 Leave a Comment

Say the words “animal self-recognition,” and many scientists will think of chimpanzees, crows and elephants.

For the first time, researchers — employing an innovative twist on the mirror test — have found evidence that garter snakes can distinguish themselves from others, using not sight but scent.

— Read more in How a Snake Uses Its Sense of Smell at The New York Times.

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