French fashion and luxury house Celine will launch Zouzou, a new gourmand fragrance, in June… Read the rest of this article ..read more

From Wavertree & London, a triple milled 100% natural soap in Basil & Neroli: "Enriched with pure Organic Shea Butter, these bars will leave your skin soft and moisturized. These soaps are deliciously fragrant and long lasting, non-drying and with an extra creamy lather...a sophisticated blend of White Florals, Orange Blossom and fresh Basil. Finished with the earthy notes of Vetiver and Musk." $8.50 for 200g at Smallflower ..read more

Robert Piguet has launched À L’Ombre, a new woody oriental fragrance. Read the rest of this article ..read more

Soleila Chaou Costa does an interpretive dance for Juliette by Juliette Has A Gun ..read more

Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also National DNA Day, World Penguin Day and Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? I’m in Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau, because allo wore it yesterday, and because it’s a good match with the grounds of the National Mall (a favorite park as a child, when it was much less crowded than it is these days), particularly the Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden administered by The Smithsonian. Reminder: 4/26 is Frederick Law Olmsted’s birthday… Read the rest of this article ..read more

The premise of power perfumes in the eighties was intertwined with that of power dressing—they were a way for women to claim their space, portray their monetary success and show those around them they meant business. [...] But in 2024, the very definition of power has changed for a huge number of women—many are wanting to embrace the power of understated brilliance. The power perfumes of 2024 aren't Armani power shoulders, they are beautifully cut Calvin Klein suits. They are clean-smelling, crisp and fresh, but they are also complex, commanding of attention and ooze expense. — Read more in ..read more

Niche line Régime des Fleurs has launched Nitesurf Neroli, a new marine floral fragrance… Read the rest of this article ..read more

From Lisbon-based Benamôr, Jacarandá Shower Gel: "Discover the magnificent Jacarandá fragrance, with floral and amber notes. A sheer delight for your senses...The glycerin-based shower gel provides moisturizing properties. Aloe vera is known for its hydrating and smoothing properties." $18.50 for 500 ml at Bloomingdales ..read more

London-based niche line Gallivant will launch Nida, a new limited edition fragrance, in May. Nida is named for the resort town in Lithuania… Read the rest of this article ..read more

It’s Hump Day, plus National Pig in a Blanket Day and The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. The swapmeet is still open! Birthdays: Anthony Trollope, Elizabeth Goudge, Willem de Kooning, Robert Penn Warren, Gabriel Figueroa, Barbra Streisand, Jean Paul Gaultier. What fragrance are you wearing? I’m in Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn for the very old tennis courts at my local park. Reminder: 4/26 is Frederick Law Olmsted’s birthday… Read the rest of this article ..read more