A limited edition from the 2025 Diwali collection at Lush: Mango Lassi Shower Gel. "Celebrate the season of Diwali by lathering on the joy of juicy mango and soothing coconut milk suds. Nostalgic for some, irresistible to all, this shower gel is inspired by the refreshing and creamy Indian drink Mango Lassi — so raise your glass sponge and bring on the good vibes!" There's also a Mango Kulfi Body Conditioner, and a gift set with both items. At Lush UK and hopefully coming to the US site.
Natalie Portman for the Miss Dior Essence. (At least some of this is footage we've seen before.)
It’s Tuesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day. Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire, Jimmy Rushing, Christopher Isherwood, Mother Teresa, Julio Cortázar. What fragrance are you wearing?
I have not yet come up with my 5 desert island perfumes, but Diorissimo will have to be on the list so that’s what I’m wearing today.
Reminder: 8/29 will be Desert Island Friday…
Food-inspired fragrances, with scent profiles that feature vanilla, coffee and caramel and referred to in the industry as “gourmand” perfumes, have surged in popularity in the past three years. Launches of sugary-scented, dessert-themed fragrances increased by 24% last year alone, Mintel said.
The rise in popularity is happening alongside the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
— Read more in Eau de courgette: rise in foodie perfumes may be linked to weight-loss drugs at The Guardian.
The seventh edition of the scrubbers poll: tell us about your most-hated perfume, your most recent scrubber, nasty layering combinations you’ve discovered, perfumes you’d prefer to never smell again, or anything like.
Please, DO NOT read the comments if you’re at all sensitive about your own perfume loves. Someone else is bound to hate them! If you do read, be gracious about other people’s choices. This is meant to be lighthearted.
And as always, feel free to just talk about something else…