A rich scent

Roman Catholics can be fussy about how their robes hang, but Pope Benedict – whose shoes are tailor-made – has gone one further than most by commissioning his own personal perfume.

The scent, which is said to mix hints of lime tree, verbena and grass, has been concocted by the Italian boutique perfume maker Silvana Casoli. Her other clients include Madonna, Sting and King Juan Carlos of …