Harry Styles (plus "an eclectic and universal mix of talents and models"), in the Roman countryside for Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur.
A lemony citronella aroma
Researchers from the University of Minho in Portugal have modified cotton fabric to release a lemony citronella aroma upon contact with sweat, benefitting those exposed to hot summer weather or intense physical activities.
— Read more at Fragrance-releasing fabric could help neutralise sweaty clothes at E & T.
5 perfumes: A Summer Vetiver-fest
What’s more wonderful than the scent of vetiver? Of the “Fragrance Notes I Cannot Live Without”, vetiver is in the top five. I started my vetiver love affair with one of the best vetiver colognes: vintage Guerlain Vetiver (to my nose, the contemporary version is wimpy and less vetiver-y than its old self). Other vetiver fragrances that won my heart were Etro Vetiver (discontinued), Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire, Chanel Sycomore and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Route du Vetiver (ummm ummmm ummmmmmm). But that list is skimpy; my vetiver beaus are too numerous to list here.
In June I ordered samples of some new(ish) vetiver perfumes, hoping that one or two might inspire lust…
The daily lemming
Citron & Vetiver Body Wash from men's grooming brand Cremo: "A sophisticated, invigorating scent with fresh citrus notes and clean, woodsy undertones. Lightweight, concentrated formula delivers a rich lather that thoroughly moisturizes without that sticky, waxy feeling." $8.99 for 473 ml. Please comment if you have ever tried anything from Cremo!
Frederic Malle The Moon ~ new fragrance
French niche line Frédéric Malle has launched The Moon, a new fragrance in the Desert Gems collection (see The Night, Promise, Dawn)…