And then, in 2002, Axe arrived. A body spray meant to split the difference between deodorant and cologne, Axe bulldozed the senses with a fragrance so strong it seemed to precede the bodies it clung to — like Febreze, or a bad reputation. Almost 20 years later, it hasn’t managed to shake its association with the scent of middle school.
— Read more in The pungent legacy of Axe Body Spray: For a generation of teens, the fragrance and its iconic ads upheld a bygone image of masculinity at Vox.
Kenzo has launched L’Eau Kenzo Hyper Wave Pour Femme and Pour Homme, new limited edition flankers to L’Eau Par Kenzo Pour Femme and Pour Homme…
Guerlain has launched L’Heure Blanche, a new limited edition musky floral…
From Miss Patisserie, the Tea + Cake Bath Slab: "A sweet fizzy bath slab set that goes together like tea and cake! The pink slab smells of chai tea and the sprinkles slab has a scent of almond cake. Break off a chunk or two (or three) and add to your bath. Mix up the two slabs for beautiful bath art." £12 at Miss Patisserie.
It’s Tuesday, Drink Wine Day and Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Birthdays today: John Travolta, Yoko Ono, Paco Rabanne, Toni Morrison, Louis Comfort Tiffany. What fragrance are you wearing?
Because of Madtowngirl & Tiffanie, I’m in Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles layered with Eau des Merveilles. Tea at the moment is an organic Colombian Tippy Black, brewed with nutmeg, cardamom and a pinch of roasted cacao nibs.
Reminder: on 2/21, wear a fragrance by Parfum d’Empire, Parfums DelRae, Penhaligon’s, Pacifica or Parfumerie Generale, if you have one…