Each note tells part of the story of a time long past, while the whole is interpreted in a modern way. Continue reading A road traveled by scent and imagination (İpek Yolu by Parfumane)
Find the friendliest facet and approach from that angle. Continue reading Gateway patchoulis for the non–patchouli lover
“Different strokes for different folks”… Continue reading A dark academia rose (Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage)
A fresh, green rose flanked by even greener supporting notes. Continue reading Impressions of Impression Rose Oil Isparta by Ostens
Focusing a Paris trip on roses rather than perfumes certainly takes some of the pressure off. Continue reading My win some, lose some sniffing tour of Paris
Friends are more important than perfume, but when they coincide, it’s magic. Continue reading My opportunistic sniffing tour of London
In the best conditions, this “Land of Beautiful Horses” in Central Anatolia is magical. Continue reading Capturing impressions of Cappadocia
A long-awaited first visit to a richly perfumed, vital city. Continue reading My invigorating sniffing tour of Istanbul
Trying new scents again, the first being Opoponax by Olibanum. Continue reading Scents and suggestibility
Learnings from revisiting my perfume collection in its entirety. Continue reading Freedom from arbitrary perfume wearing!
Fragrance for self, for space, for everyone! Continue reading #smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2026
A slightly different perception from the summertime, so perhaps the colder and drier air suits it well. Continue reading In like Le Lion, out like…?
It works best when certain notes are prominent or the perfume engages the imagination in a story. Continue reading Perfume as costume
Wishes for a Happy New Year, one moment at a time. Continue reading A perfumed year: 2025 retrospective
More low-key than some other trips, with unique perfumery highlights. Continue reading My light sniffing tour of Lisbon
One way to find out if something is real is to smell it! Continue reading Unexpected fragrant element at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston
Experiencing the synergy between osmanthus and oud, two richly complex natural materials. Continue reading A harmony of strengths (Osmanthud by Ibrahim Fuhaid)
Woody, leathery, and evocative of sparse spaces in monochrome. Continue reading Perfume with a metal spine (J’Aurai Ta Peau by Isaac Sellam Experience)
Is it what it says it is? I’m finding it easy to love and hard to describe. Continue reading Abstract fruits and phantom leather (Barénia by Hermès)
Just when I think I know my perfumes well, they reveal a surprise. Continue reading The molecule that got away
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