A step-by-step guide with caveats and all disclaimers implied. Also, a peek at Violet Shot by Olfactive Studio. Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
Metal parts find surprisingly versatile uses. Continue reading Industrial chic necklace repair
The author becomes fixated on the functional benefits of two-way zippers and embarks on a DIY experiment to modify a jacket’s zipper. After several challenges, the result is a partially successful, albeit imperfect, modification. As a bonus, the author shares a fragrance experience with Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio, reflecting on its unique character and intricate scent profile. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper
A perfume to raise awareness of shrinking glaciers. Continue reading The scent of melting glaciers (Jöklalykt by Fischersund X 66°North)
A perfume experiment dedicated to the idea of synesthesia. Is a scent ever “just” a smell? Continue reading R44.8
Open to interpretation, as always. Continue reading #smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2024
A lesson in construction around this delicate flower. Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Osmanthus by The Different Company)
Exactly as it says, and for good reason. Continue reading Don’t Eat the Delphinium
A fine example of multisensory storytelling and the creation of an unfamiliar sum of familiar parts. Continue reading A fantasy backyard in Reykjavík (No. 101 by Fischersund)
A changeling that takes you on a ride and returns you safe and sound. Continue reading Above and below (Leder 6 by J. F. Schwarzlose)
Sniffing perfumes and icy air in the winter wonderland of Iceland. Continue reading My exquisite sniffing tour of Reykjavík
Studying old and new materials that can be used to create or contribute to a leather note in perfumery. Continue reading Leathers sniffing
Last words to accompany my last spritz of this wonderful, ephemeral perfume. Continue reading So Long to Hongkong Oolong
We certainly don’t suffer a lack of wordplay in perfume names, do we?! However, the reverse is sadly not the case… yet. Continue reading More of perfumery in word games, please!
It turns out I like flowers and chocolate… in life as in perfumery! Continue reading Celebrating 5 years of Nose Prose with my top 10 favorite perfumes
Mostly an exploration of Aura of Kazakhstan. Continue reading First week of 2024 told in fragrance samples
Sometimes the present moment is what matters more than any looking back. Continue reading Winter holiday 2023
Never buy perfume based on the notes list alone… this one got lucky and found a new, loving home! Continue reading The lemming that found a new home
Reactions to some prose and some unexpected poetry. Continue reading Interplay between words and scents
The brand seems to keep a consistent DNA throughout the story. Continue reading Phials from the Philly & Phill discovery set
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