Happy (teapot) Tuesday! What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m copying SheriG’s Monday choice in Bruno Fazzolari Feu Secret. Tea at the moment is Kusmi Tsarevna, from a very old tin that I just can’t seem to use up.
Reminder: 12/20 will be De-stress Friday (a repeat from 2014)…
Geosmin is one of the most recognizable and common microbial smells on the planet, and scientists from FIU, Lund University and University of Washington have discovered the organic compound is particularly appealing to mosquitoes looking for a place to lay their eggs.
“It’s the smell of rain as it drops on the parched earth,” said FIU biologist Matthew DeGennaro, who was part of the team that made the discovery. “We now know geosmin is part of the story of how mosquitoes breed.”
— Read more in Scientists bait mosquitoes with one of Earth’s most common scents at Florida International University.
A friend recently showed me her new scarf. “Look at it,” she said. “It cost a fortune.” The friend is no slouch in the style department, but she’s hardly rich, and, at first glance, the scarf seemed to be merely a big, soft red wrap. Nice, but nothing worth spending in the triple digits for.
Then I paid closer attention. The scarf was handwoven to produce a textured pattern in wool as fine as a spider’s web. Even the fabric’s selvedge edge was artfully finished. What looked at first to be a solid tomato red actually graduated barely perceptibly to cherry. The scarf, seemingly so simple, was a work of art.
Eris Parfums Mxxx. rewards similar attention…
From Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier, Acajou Amber Balls: "...in the French tradition of pomanders, or highly perfumed balls used to fragrance the home. These beautiful terra cotta balls are finely crafted, chiseled, and patinated by hand. Then, a unique solid perfume of amber, balms, vanilla, and tree moss is placed in its heart. This sweet and warm amber scent will be diffused for several months for a luxurious and soothing atmosphere." $110-$225 at Luckyscent; the 50g refill jar is $85.
Fiasconaro (of Sicily) make panettone with Candied Chestnuts and Gianduja for Dolce & Gabbana. If you live in the EU and want to see the whole range, go here. If you live in the US, Neiman Marcus does not have this particular one, but they have some other Fiasconaro + Dolce & Gabbana panettone, including one with citrus and saffron for $65. (And I did not do an exhaustive search, other stores might have these.)