Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on March 26, 1949)

Happy Birthday, dear Patrick Süskind! May your day be perfumed with joy, exempt from mysterious aromas or intriguingly eerie protagonists stalking your cake. It's been decades since "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" captivated our imaginations—and noses—yet the brilliance of your storytelling still lingers distinctly strong in the air.

Whether exploring love, life or death in essays like "On Love and Death," you entice readers with timeless wit and insight. Today we celebrate all you've generously shared—the haunting mysteries, astute observations, dark humor that remains both elegant and irresistible. Cheers to many more inspiring moments ahead!