French niche line Indult will launch My Ju-Ju, a new unisex fragrance, later this month…
Tuesday scent of the day 11/9
It’s Tuesday, plus World Freedom Day and Chaos Never Dies Day. (And, less weighty but possibly important to someone: National Scrapple Day.) Birthdays: Ivan Turgenev, Dorothy Dandridge, Robert Frank, Carl Sagan and Mary Travers. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation. Tea at the moment is Upton Dikom Estate + Upton Yunnan Golden Monkey + organic cacao husks + a few little chips of cinnamon bark + a splash of milk. (I am liking my tea more than I’m liking my fragrance.)
Reminder: on 11/12 we’re doing Dealer’s Choice, edition 5…
Various vapors
But while scented candles do produce various vapors and particles that can be unsafe to inhale at high doses, research suggests that with typical use, the dose you get is far below what is considered harmful to your health. And according to experts, there is no reason to think that occasional candle-burning will be dangerous.
— Read more in Are Scented Candles Harmful to Your Health? at The New York Times.
April Aromatics Wild Summer Crush ~ new fragrance
Berlin-based indie natural brand April Aromatics will launch Wild Summer Crush, a new fragrance, later this week…
The daily lemming
From L'Occitane's holiday collection, A Winter Walk Ultra Light Body Cream: "Our limited-edition body cream is uniquely airy. Formulated with shea butter, it helps nourish the skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and comfortable. On cold winter days, the aroma of our Winter Walk Collection conjures up warm, vivid memories. Explore notes of juicy fig and sparkling mandarin wrapped up in the embrace of soft musks. " $44 for 200 ml.