It’s the third weekend in July, and we’re marking the occasion with our same old open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last fragrance you tried that met or exceeded your expectations, the AQI in your area, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
French niche line Neela Vermeire Créations has launched Neith, a new fragrance. Neith is named for the Egyptian goddess…
The concentration of creative minds in the same few zip codes—people boldly forging their own paths across disciplines—has also created the space for first- and second-generation immigrants to build fragrance brands on their own terms, making room for unconventional ideas, identities, and perspectives. Take The New Savant: The six-year-old brand based in Gowanus infuses its candles with whimsy and complexity, crafting scent profiles that push back against the fragrance industry's tendency towards Eurocentrism and heteronormativity.
— Read more in How Brooklyn Became an Incubator for Wildly Imaginative Indie Perfume Brands at Condé Nast Traveler.
Singer songwriter Billie Eilish will launch Eilish Intense, a new flanker to her debut fragrance, 2021’s Eilish…
From Kuoca, Grapefruit Brûlée Hand & Body Wash with fresh coconut cream: "A gentle, moisturizing liquid hand and body wash suitable for all skin types, infused with the rich signature scent of Kuoca Grapefruit Brûlée. This versatile, EEWG Green Grade certified gel is renowned for its delicate, fine-bubble lather that cleanses gently and thoroughly without ever overdrying", $32 for 300 ml at Luckyscent.