Christian Dior has launched Sauvage Elixir, a variation on 2015’s Sauvage for men…
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A lemming for fans of Cartier's La Panthère: this awfully tempting limited edition collector bottle at Macy's. "Maison Cartier offers a unique new accord, combining a flower and a sensation: a feline floral fragrance. To express femininity, Mathilde Laurent chose to explore the glory of a radiant gardenia, sensual yet delicate. For an animal touch, she created a soft velvety musk. Enjoy this fragrance in a special limited-edition bottle." $129 for 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
Friday scent of the day 8/20
It’s Friday, plus National Lemonade Day and World Mosquito Day. Our community project for today: wear the first scent that made you a fan of a particular note. Thanks go to PriscillaE for the suggestion!
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’m in Guerlain Vetiver, which I think was the fragrance that made me crazy for vetiver? It was a long time ago so I can’t be sure…
The authentic recognition of an odor
The difference with Koniku’s “camera” is that the purple encasement contains tiny living nerve cells. They’re suspended inside a proprietary solution designed to replicate the mucosa, the layer of membrane high up in our nasal cavities. The cells contain specific transmembrane proteins programmed to recognize odor molecules, precisely as those in our nose would catch a whiff. The reaction triggers a cascade of signaling events, eventually leading to a chip reader that interprets which receptors were triggered. And there you have it: the authentic recognition of an odor.
— Bloomberg takes a look at odor detection startups. Read more in Is a Giant Purple Nipple the Digital Nose of the Future?
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From Carol's Daughter, Wash Day Delight Water-to-Foam Shampoo with Rose Water: "Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight micellar cleansing vegan shampoo with Rose Water transforms from a water to a gentle foam lather for a deep clean without stripping or harsh friction to help cut down time on wash day. Perfect for natural, curly, kinky and coily hair, our targeted applicator helps the liquid formula instantly flow through hair providing easy scalp access and quickly rinses clean. This sulfate free shampoo for naturally curly hair transforms from a liquid into a gentle foam lather without harsh friction and effortlessly works throughout minimizing tangles." 500 ml for $10.99 at Carol's Daughter.