"I thought of the smells the Pope would smell when praying at the Grotto of Lourdes." —Italian perfumier Silvana Casoli explains the creative process behind the new scent she has made to be worn exclusively by Pope Benedict XVI.

Do not buy counterfeit perfume, because it supports terrorism! Also, it is FULL OF URINE. This video includes some helpful tips on how to tell whether or not your perfume is fake, such as "it has loose cellophane wrapping," "it is being sold off the back of a truck," and "the brand name is slightly altered, e.g. 'Ralph Lauren Yellow for Women,' 'Giorgio Armani Acqua di Vescica,' 'Micturition by Calvin Klein,' and 'Thierry Mugler Angel Piss.'"

It's a candy-colored world this morning! There is a remarkable article in the Times about three new Ring Pop-inspired fragrances that are coming out under the auspices of Mariah Carey. But they are far more sophisticated than one might imagine.

"It's a combination of this lickable vanilla heart married to this fresh green top note-it creates tension." -Jaguars, cheetahs, Siberian tigers… large felines are crazy about Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men man perfume. Ann Gottlieb, a perfumer behind the scent, suggests that these smells, and the addition of synthetic civet musk, might explain the, uh, obsession. Cat the Cat was unavailable for comment.