Turns out those of you who've said Indianapolis smells were right:
Indianapolis' signature smell is made of cinnamon and spice and everything nice -- or at least a lot of nice things, including jasmine, gardenia and patchouli.
Those scents, and a few more, are infused into Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis, a new fragrance from the luxury line Bond No. 9. It was created in honor of the Circle City and the 500-Mile Race.
Fewer than 100 bottles -- which are black and covered in black and silver Swarovski crystals that take the shape of a checkered flag -- are available. Cost is $325 each.
When I lived in Wabash, we thought we'd hit the big time when we got a McDonald's and a K mart. Guess getting your own signature smell -- even an "androgynous scent," as this is said to be -- is the big-city equivalent. Wonder what we'd include in an official Fort Wayne scent? Start with a little Powers' oniony odor, add a little Bun Bar sweetness, throw in some GM exhaust . . .
