From the new Art de Vivre collection at L'Occitane, Douceur Immortelle, shown in bar soap ($14) and candle ($29), also available in room spray ($34) and diffuser refill ($19). "After a long warm day, the sun-drenched soil of Provence releases a scent beautifully infused with flowers and herbs. The warmth of these summer evenings has a splendor that deserves to be shared. L'OCCITANE has captured this warmth in a candle with a blend of essential oils of Immortelle, Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus and Litsea Cubeba. Together, they express that exquisite, enchanting softness of the evening air and bring you a moment of well-being and conviviality."
Introducing Gilio
The making of the Venini flacon for Ferragamo Gilio.
Salvatore Ferragamo Gilio ~ new perfume
Salvatore Ferragamo has launched Gilio, a new limited edition luxury fragrance for women. Gilio is intended as an homage to Florence, and shares its name and packaging design with the first Ferragamo fragrance, launched in 1960…
Monday scent of the day 10/28
The last Monday in October, and International Animation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m taking the chill off the morning (it promises to be warm later) with Serge Lutens Chêne.
Reminder: on 11/1, wear a fragrance with dried fruits, if you have one…
Male and female pheromones
The study found that rats reacted differently to male and female pheromones. Regardless of risk, rats — particularly males — were observed to “scout out” areas with male pheromones, often later avoiding them. Areas sprayed with female pheromones, however, were visited significantly more often than male-sprayed areas.
— Can rat pheromones solve New York City's rat problem? Read more in Fordham Research Repels NYC’s Rodents at Fordham Observer.