The Scent of a Man
My husband does not wear cologne, so I don't usually spend much time and effort sampling men's fragrance. I've grown accustomed to a man smelling only of the lingering scent of shaving cream and soap. Recently, a friend, who is an author, asked me to do some research on some men's fragrance for her new book (the scent of the main male character, a teenager, is pivotal). I spent a lot of time smelling, and calling on my own memories of male scents from my teenage years.
Since I've had men's fragrances on the brain, I was excited to see Clayton Ilolahia's article entitled Olfactory Time Travel in The Perfume Magazine. Ilolahia works in the luxury retail sector, and also writes about fragrance on his blog, What Men Should Smell Like. He is often asked about his favorite men's fragrance, and he beautifully describes how complicated it can be to give a simple answer. After tracing his own love affair with various scents over time, he settles on Terre d'Hermes as the perfume equivalent of a multitasking blazer that can go from day to night, informal to formal, and hold up in any climate. Ilolahia says, Terre d"hermes was "created for Hermes in 2006, master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena compares his composition to a Japanese Haiku; his restrained use of raw materials is both simple yet highly communicative. It’s apparent simplicity is its greatest complexity. Terre d’Hermes offers a transparency that allows its wearer’s own personality to shine through..." This may be one that even my fragrance-shy husband would consider. If he isn't on board, I would be happy to add it to my own collection!
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Reflecting
My thoughts and prayers are with the families in Connecticut who lost their beloved children and loved ones on Friday. As a mother of two young children, my heart is heavy thinking about their pain. I think we all will hold our children a little closer and take time to appreciate the gift of life.
To make a donation to assitst those affected by the tragedy, please visit this site.
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Chicago Magazine Gift Guide
We're thrilled to be included in Chicago Magazine's beautiful 2012 gift guide, featuring companies based in Chicago!! They have separated their selections into categories for foodies, for imbibers, for men, for women, for culture vultures, and for home bodies. There's something for everyone. Shop locally and support the small businesses in your community this holiday!
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