I love a fun scent, something offbeat, eccentric. Perfumers should be allowed to “go overboard” on occasion, so I was mildly intrigued (the most I can muster these days) by the new Clash collection from Comme des Garçons. The company describes the three-scent series this way…
Issue 8 of Nez is out: "Dior Addict, Opium, Obsession... The allusions to illicit products and the conversation of addiction have long accompanied the creation of perfume. But can the latter really induce habituation? Because if perfume and smoke are originally linked, it is the invention of ethanol production processes that drove the development of the sector. [...] Tobacco, alcohol, hard and soft drugs: how does our sense of smell link to addictive substances?" There's also an interview with Serge Lutens and a conversation with Luca Turin. $29 at Luckyscent, or pay $60 and get a 15 ml bottle of Hongkong Oolong ("A smoky, spicy, milky, leathery tea fragrance" by Maurice Roucel).
It’s Friday, and the Ns have it. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance by Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Créations, Naomi Goodsir, Nest or Nobile 1942, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter N.
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 expect to be home by the afternoon, and then I’ll be in Neela Vermeire Créations Pichola. Thank you to everyone who sent good wishes this week…
A holiday video from Valentino.
It’s Almost Friday and World Television Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: day two in Guerlain Cologne du 68. I have not yet been able to read yesterday’s comments and might not catch up until the weekend.
Reminder: on 11/22, wear a fragrance by Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Créations, Naomi Goodsir, Nest or Nobile 1942, if you have one…