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Improve the sense of smell using radio waves

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2025 2 Comments

A new study introduces a safe, painless way to improve the sense of smell using radio waves. Unlike traditional treatments that rely on strong scents or medications, this noninvasive method stimulates olfactory nerves directly through a small antenna placed near the forehead.

Testing showed that a single five-minute session improved participants’ ability to detect faint odors for over a week. Researchers believe this approach could help patients with smell disorders and professionals who depend on fine scent discrimination.

— Read more in Radio Waves Can Strengthen Sense of Smell at Neuroscience News.

Diptyque Lazulio~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2025 10 Comments

Diptyque will launch Lazulio, a new addition to the Les Essences de Diptyque collection, in early September…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2025 5 Comments

The absolute best sort of lemming: one that's already sold out. From Jeni's, Golden Nectar Ice Cream, with ylang!! (Looks like it was around for at least the last four summers, so maybe next year?) "Tastes like the end of a relaxing sunny day lounging by the pool — sun-kissed and perfectly refreshing. Golden Nectar is an indescribable, deliriously delicious, amber-colored gem. A yellow sweet cream made with some of Jeni’s favorite warm spices—vanilla, clove, and ylang ylang—that taste a lot like a chilled summer chai (minus the tea). It’s round and soft, with notes of nectar. And made a little flirty with firecracker-like snaps of aerated toffee candy. A Jeni’s summer classic, this is the stuff summer daydreams are made of." Do comment if you ever tasted it. 

Thursday scent of the day 8/21

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2025 94 Comments

It’s Almost-Friday, National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?

More points for me, in Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum, layered over my DIY sweet orange + ylang ylang lotion.

Reminder: on 8/22, wear a fragrance with ylang ylang, if you have one…

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Cushion the impact

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2025 Leave a Comment

Coty on Wednesday forecast a drop in current-quarter sales as weak spending in the U.S. sapped demand for beauty products...

The company's shares were down 16% in extended trading after it also posted a surprise fourth-quarter loss.

Coty will raise prices in its premium fragrances unit in the U.S. and onshore some production to cushion the impact of the 15% duties on imports from Europe...

— Read more in Coty forecasts fall in quarterly sales, to raise premium fragrance prices at Reuters.

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