The cologne maker Hawthorne used an algorithm based on Bulls guard Zach LaVine’s “body chemistry and lifestyle data” to create a fragrance that’s tailored to smell good on him (though you can buy it for a cool $95). It includes whiffs of Italian cedrat (a type of citrus), black pepper, and Haitian vetiver (a variety of grass). We took a few guesses on what scents would be a match with other Chicago hotshots, past and present.
Javier Baez
Hair pomade, infield clay, and magic
Rahm Emanuel
Thinly sliced Arby’s roast beef, with a base of fish and notes of mahogany
Ken Griffin
Oil paint swiped from a Willem de Kooning, air collected through a penthouse window, and dust from renovating new homes
Kanye West
Breath of the Illuminati, Kim’s spray tan, and McDonald’s french fries
Oprah Winfrey
The interiors of 276 new Pontiac sedans, one petal from each of the 600 rosebushes planted in her gardens, and bread