Does New Cologne Increase the Pope's Appeal?
Benedict XVI is getting a custom-blended scent from Silvana Casoli. “The Guardian” reports that the Italian perfumist has filled a commission to create a unique cologne for the German pontiff.
Casoli, who has made special fragrances for Sting and Madonna (the singer), refuses to disclose the recipe for her pope concoction, although she did say it included the fragrances of lime tree, verbena, and grass.
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He is picky about his robes and his red shoes are tailor-made, but Pope Benedict has taken the meaning of bespoke to a whole new level by ordering a custom-blended eau de cologne just for him….
via Pope commissions custom-blended eau de cologne | World news | guardian.co.uk.
Chris Owen is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, most recently having served the church in Mason, New Hampshire. He holds degrees in divinity, philosophy of religion, and international relations. He lives on a little patch of stony New England soil with his wife Eleanor, their two children, and assorted farm animals.
