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Even before we perceive an odour
The emotional facial expression of others influences how positive or negative we perceive an odour. The basis of this effect seems to be the activity of a brain area that is relevant for smelling and is activated even before we perceive an odour.
— Read more at How the emotions of others influence our olfactory sense at Science Daily.
Twilly d’Hermes ~ perfume review
The background: Twilly d’Hermès is the latest fragrance launch from Hermès. It’s aimed at young women and was inspired by the freedom and creativity with which they “transform” Hermès scarves, and “appropriate Hermès’ codes to do other things”.1 A twilly, in case you don’t know (or care) from scarves, is the brand’s long thin silk scarf (see example here), and indeed people wear them all sorts of ways: as neck scarves, as headbands, as belts, as purse accessories, etc. At the moment, a 32″ x 2″ Twilly runs $160 in the US.
The juice: Hermès house perfumer Christine Nagel decided she would likewise “transform” or “twist” her raw materials…
Clean Warm Cashmere ~ new fragrance
Friday scent of the day 8/25
Happy Back To School Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance that fits the theme, for whatever reason.
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 took the easy route: I’m in (vintage) Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, my bestest pencil fragrance…