We’re marking the first weekend in October with a viewing poll, which we haven’t done in the past couple years. Coming up soon: the fall reading poll (on the 18th) and the splitmeet (on 1 November).
So, the “visual media” version of our fall reading poll. Tell us…
…what fragrance you’re wearing today?
…any great tv shows or movies you’ve discovered recently, and/or
…anything else fun you’ve been streaming (exercise videos? cat videos? anything),
Or, as always, just talk about something else…
NY-based niche brand Ellis Brooklyn will launch two new fragrances for men, Vanilla Man and Worth Avenue, next week…
[Lorna McKay] says that fragrance can have a “gentle cocooning” effect to help you relax and feel calm, especially trendy skin scents or perfumes with notes of “lavender, rose, jasmine, chamomile, sandalwood, ylang ylang, soft vanilla and cannabis, which are soothing and may even help you sleep more deeply”, says McKay. A 2022 study even found that a fragrance we like can help improve sleep quality, no matter the notes featured.
— Read more in I struggle to get to sleep, but wearing a perfume to bed has been a game-changer at Stylist.
Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour’s L’Entropiste brand has launched Ensang Noir, a new unisex fragrance…
Chocolate, anyone? From Elements, Rose Cocoa Mix Drinking Chocolate. "Looking to add some romance to your drinking chocolate? Look no further than Rose Hot Chocolate Mix. This luxurious blend of rich chocolate flakes and delicate rose petals creates a decadent and mood-enhancing drink that's perfect for any occasion." $14 for 228g at Beautyhabit.