From People I've Loved, the Rose Air Freshener: "Love Stinks. From the mustiest corners of our hearts, this air freshener makes a great gift for the romantic / anti-romantic person in your life. Hang it anywhere that needs a little freshening up—it smells like a rose!" $6 at Beautyhabit.
Almost paradise
Ava Phillipe (yes, she is Reese Witherspoon's daughter) for Vince Camuto Wonderbloom.
L’Occitane Verveine Geranium ~ new fragrance
L’Occitane has launched Verveine Geranium / Verbena Geranium, a limited edition summer version of their popular unisex Verbena fragrance. The last in the series was 2023’s Verbena Carrot Flower…
Tuesday scent of the day 4/22
It’s Tuesday, plus World Book Day, St George’s Day, UN English Language Day and Shakespeare Day. Look for the Full Pink Moon tonight, and do check out the swapmeet in the meantime! What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in L’Eau de L’Artisan, to vaguely recall the (somewhat swampy) pond in the park closest to my house.
Reminder: 4/26 is Frederick Law Olmsted’s birthday…
Look for banana
Unexpected fruits feature (and play up our want of milky finishes), while tried-and-trues get a twist. To begin, look for banana. “It’s the fruit that pairs the best with jasmine notes—it brings fun, creaminess, and a touch of green vibrancy,” says [Arnaud Guggenbuhl of Givaudan], referencing Marc Jacobs’s new Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum. “The other ‘It fruit’ is mango, thanks to its pulpiness and lactonic facet, it brings a comforting escapism feeling.” Citrus notes will come candied or expressed through ginger, and fresh scents come treated with bitter rhubarb or fruity lychee accents.
— Read more in Milk, Savory Gourmands, and Solar Notes: 6 Trends Defining the Fragrance Space Right Now at Vogue. Hat tip to ceelouise!