Furthermore, the researchers found that chimpanzees sniffed longer at the odor the more closely related they were to the odor donor, providing the first evidence for odor-mediated kin recognition in non-human great apes.
— Read more at Chimpanzees sniff out strangers and family members at Science Daily.
French niche line Liquides Imaginaires has launched Désert Suave, a new unisex fragrance…
Literally, in that she invented a lexicon called Nasalo with more than 2,500 terms -- like "clesh" for clean sea and "ino," which is like cleaned asphalt and stones. But also metaphorically, in that she has the highly trained snout, chemical knowledge and technological tool kit to perceive it.
— From a long piece on smell artist Sissel Tolaas at Engadget. Read more at On the nose: Sissel Tolaas is a star in the world of smells.
Charlize Theron in a new spot for Dior's J'adore Absolu. Directed by Romain Gavras.
In case you prefer to keep your fragrance notes on paper: the Barbear Grapefruit Fig notebook from Claus Porto. "Claus Porto’s notebooks pay homage to the brand’s vast archive of designs that inspired its world-famous vintage packaging. Crafted in Portugal, this medium-sized softcover notebook is lightweight and perfect for people who are always on the go but are not willing to give up on elegance. Featuring the pattern and label of Barbear Grapefruit Fig, it’s the perfect travel companion for registering all your thoughts and scribbles." $21.