It’s Thursday, and I am helping a family member with a medical problem. I may manage to write more later and possibly add an image, but meanwhile, here is a space to chat!
Reminder: on 8/28 we’re doing “the exception to the rule”….
The daily lemming
Speaking of exceptions to the rule, Reminiscence Elixir Patchouli, which I reviewed back in 2009, would make the very short list of patchouli fragrances I actually liked. I am pretty sure it's been out of production, but I admit I do not keep track, and I have no idea what newer versions might smell like. Here is a nicely packaged limited edition that appeared on my radar recently. £68 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum at My Origines.
It’s a sin
Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård for Valentino Vendetta.
Wednesday scent of the day 8/26
It’s Wednesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day. Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire, Jimmy Rushing, Christopher Isherwood, Mother Teresa, Julio Cortázar. RIP Dolly Parton. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m not generally a fan of celebrity perfumes, but Sarah Jessica Parker Covet is great fun. (But I can’t really claim community project points because there are too many exceptions to call it a rule.)
Reminder: on 8/28 we’re doing “the exception to the rule”…
A second antitrust investigation
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters. The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that the companies struck labour anti-poaching deals.
— Read more in India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows at Reuters.