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When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes

March 5, 2021 Nose Prose

Some perfumes manage to evoke so much more color than the liquid itself. Continue reading When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes

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Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent

March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 Nose Prose

One could also propose that Ninfeo Mio is an all-occasion type of perfume, no? Continue reading Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent

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Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)

March 2, 2021 Nose Prose

A very resinous, deep perfume that does not threaten to transform into something else anytime soon. Continue reading Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)

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Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine

March 1, 2021March 2, 2021 Nose Prose

Citrus, green, dried rose. Apparently more suited to summer. Continue reading Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine

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Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew

February 28, 2021 Nose Prose

Familiar but not sentimental, illustrating that it’s safe to orbit the classics, but those that do so rarely outshine them. Continue reading Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew

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The many facets of water

February 27, 2021 Nose Prose

Without water, we have nothing—and water in perfumes isn’t always reminiscent of the sea. Continue reading The many facets of water

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Winter, a time for powdery perfumes

February 24, 2021 Nose Prose

Even the nose experiences shifts in perspective. Continue reading Winter, a time for powdery perfumes

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Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)

February 22, 2021 Nose Prose

Guest post on The Black Narcissus—a comparison of vetiver essential oil sourced from 5 different countries. Continue reading Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)

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Ode to Oddity

February 9, 2021 Nose Prose

A softly leathery osmanthus-vetiver blend, designed for coziness and mental toughness. Continue reading Ode to Oddity

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A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Nose Prose

An intriguing beach scent where the salt is a plus. Continue reading A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne

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