Oscar de la Renta has launched three new fragrances for women: Alibi Eau So Charming, Alibi Eau So Chic and Alibi Eau So Lucky. The three are flankers to 2021’s Alibi, and follow last year’s Alibi Eau Sensuelle…
Monday scent of the day 3/4
It’s Monday and National Grammar Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in vintage Diorissimo for what looks to be a dreary — but warm! — day. (Bonus topical reading: The Case—Please Hear Me Out—Against the Em Dash at Slate.)
Reminder: 3/8 is International Women’s Day…
Imagine if we could inhale scents that delay the onset of cancer
Imagine if we could inhale scents that delay the onset of cancer, inflammation, or neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are poised to bring this futuristic technology closer to reality.
In lab experiments, a team led by Anandasankar Ray, a professor of molecular, cell and systems biology, exposed the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) to diacetyl, a microbial volatile compound released by yeast, and found changes in gene expression in the fly’s antennae in just a few days. In separate experiments, the team found similar gene expression changes in mice and human cells.
— Read more in Sniffing our way to better health at UC Riverside. Hat tip to Bill!
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, early March 2024
Hey, it’s March, which means it’s National Procrastination Week. We’re here to help with our usual open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite fragrance to wear while you avoid doing what needs doing, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Blue Jasmine ~ new perfume
Dolce & Gabbana has introduced Dolce Blue Jasmine, a new fruity floral fragrance for women. Dolce Blue Jasmine is a flanker to 2014’s Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana. Last year’s model: Dolce Violet…