But these supersized snoots are constantly serving up surprises—and a group of researchers has now discovered that they’re discerning enough to distinguish more from less. Their study, published today in the journal PNAS, suggests elephants can use scent alone to differentiate between quantities of sunflower seeds that might flummox even the most hawk-eyed of humans.
— Read more at Elephants Can Use Scent to Distinguish More From Less at NOVA.
Lady plus horse for Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal.
London-based niche line Timothy Han Edition Perfumes has introduced Heart of Darkness, a new fragrance inspired by the Joseph Conrad novella…
It’s Tuesday, and the ever-popular Hug Your Cat Day. Also, Eid Mubarak! What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: still at the beach, still in Carthusia Mediterraneo. Tea at the moment is Colombia Tippy Black Organic from Upton.
Reminder: on 6/7, wear a fragrance by Ineke, Imaginary Authors, il Profumo or i Profumi di Firenze, if you have one…
Mitsouko is 100, but Jicky is 130. For Jicky's birthday, Guerlain asked Senegalese artist Baye Gallo to decorate 16 bottles (there's a longer backstory on the Guerlain site if you care to read it). "Painted entirely by hand, the bottle takes on vibrant colours and unique textures, faithful to the tradition of free and profuse African art. The use of coffee grounds – the artist’s favourite material – offers the crystal bottle a singular relief, a raw dimension that contrasts with the symbolism of its motifs. This creation is a declaration of humanity..." The 1 liter (yep) bottle is reportedly €7500.