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BeauFort London Fathom V Director’s Cut ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2026 Leave a Comment

BeauFort London has launched Fathom V Director’s Cut, a new limited edition fragrance celebrating the 10th anniversary of Fathom V…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2026 Leave a Comment

From Audo Copenhagen, the Menu Wet Ink candle: "Thought to page, inspiration strikes, ideas emerge. Designed to refine the senses and rouse inspiration, Wet Ink greets with a bouquet of fresh mint and uplifting grapefruit. Accompanied by subtle notes of cedarwood and amber and a hint of sweet cannabis to create, focus or effect a vision." On markdown, $22 for 80g (votive size) at Audo Copenhagen.

I can almost smell the ink

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2026 3 Comments

Mads Mikkelsen for the Zegna Memorie collection. (Long, almost 5 minutes.)

Friday scent of the day 3/13

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2026 59 Comments

It’s Friday the 13th and International Riesling Day. Our community project for today is ink. Wear something with an ink note, or that is described as inky, or was inspired by ink, or that you think is inky, or interpret this project in some other creative way.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m sure I will not be the only one in Bruno Fazzolari / Fzotic Lampblack…it has already made quite a few appearances this week…

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A no-fragrance policy

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2026 Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, numbness to a scent is not a verifiable excuse with human resources. Yes, this has now become a rising issue for HR departments—so much so that some companies are going to extremes. “I know some brands and companies now have a no-fragrance policy in stores and offices to avoid overwhelming the teams or stores with a strong scent,” says Julia Porpora, a senior people business partner and previous HR director. “I think that's the best way to manage the potential problem and avoid conflict. Otherwise, it's hard to tell people not to wear a scent they believe smells good on them.”

— Read more in Should You Wear Perfume to the Office? Three Fashion Experts Weigh In at Harper's Bazaar.

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