More rich people enjoying Christmas, from Jo Malone.
Thursday scent of the day 11/5
It’s Almost-Friday, plus SWINTON’s birthday and Guy Fawkes Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
What I needed when I was 21 was a good ‘chill pill’ perfume…I’m sending my younger self a bottle of Comme des Garçons Ouarzazate.
Reminder: on 11/6, wear the fragrance you’d like to give to your 21-year-old self…
Scented with Indian cinnamon
Two women buried in what’s now Kazakhstan went into the afterlife with a small block of white chalk beside them. A Russian and Chinese research team now says those blocks were makeup, scented with oils from plants that don’t grow anywhere near the graves. [...] The team picked out more than 300 organic compounds, and terpenes, the aromatic molecules plants make, formed the largest group. Eight match cinnamon and ten match wormwood, while one compound points to mint.
— Read more in Silk Road makeup from 2,000-year-old Kazakh graves was scented with Indian cinnamon at Archaeology News.
The daily lemming
Soap on a rope from Loewe: "Discover the essence of nature with Tomato Leaves Solid Scented Soap. This bar soap is formulated with red algae, which is renowned for its rich antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and provides exfoliating benefits. Shea butter adds deep moisture, ensuring your skin stays nourished and soothed. Conveniently designed with a pre-washed linen rope, this soap is easy to handle. Embark on a sensory journey with the verdant scent of Tomato Leaves Solid Scented Soap, transforming your bathing experience into something truly special", $70 (inflation!) for the 290g bar at Bloomingdales.
Le Labo Cafe 32 ~ new fragrance
Le Labo has launched Café 32, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Vienna…