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In ‘The Shards,’ This Iconic ‘80s Perfume is the Smell of Fear

Summary by GQ
How a bold “death by flowers” scent from a Beverly Hills boutique became a status symbol for wealthy '80s Angelenos—and the calling card of The Shards’ mysterious serial killer The Trawler.

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In Ryan Murphy's new series, based on the book of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis, the style of the '80s in Los Angeles accompanies and often overshadows the mystery story that unfolds on screen.

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The strongly floral scent of a Beverly Hills boutique has become a status symbol for the rich Lausannes of the 1980s and today represents the hallmark of the mysterious serial killer of The Shards, The Trawler.

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GQ broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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