Universally recognizable as green foliage and grass, although it may evoke different levels of emotion for different people. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hexenol-3-Cis (aka Leaf Alcohol)
This fruity heart note helped make Guerlain Mitsouko the legend it is. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Gamma Undecalactone
Better known by its trademarked name, Florhydral® is considered a freshening agent. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Florhydral®
This gourmand base note is likely encountered more often than we recognize, and recognized way more often than we realize. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Ethyl Maltol
A fruit-forward set of molecules whose properties vary depending on the isomer. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: D is for Damascone
A listed ingredient in most perfumes, this naturally-derived substance may be perceived as artificial due to familiarity. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Citral
A commonly used ingredient, this floral top note lends a green aspect to white flowers. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Benzyl Acetate
This staple top note must be dosed well to achieve the desired effect. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Aldehyde*
Its reputation preceded my serendipitous encounter with it. Can it live up to expectations? Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Black by Bvlgari)
The flower, the whole flower, and nothing but the flower? Continue reading A refuge in simplicity (Gardenia by Caswell-Massey)
Possible spoiler alerts for how certain rides smell at Universal Studios and Disney World. Continue reading Theme parks sniffing tour (Universal Studios and Disney World)
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
A question of scale? Continue reading Chanel Factory 5 pop-up in Boston
The best fragrances on this trip turned out to be natural and modern. Continue reading Smelltrack to vintage store diving
Names can deceive, not least with lactones—an exploration of 7 ingredients from this class of compounds. Continue reading Lactones sniffing
My recent quest for perfumes with leather notes has led me to explore osmanthus again. Continue reading The past is not forever, and osmanthus is not leather
Wire artwork that can hold its own—and hold perfume, too. Continue reading De Stijl–inspired wire purse
A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers
A little self-pat on the back for recognizing a perfume unaided. Continue reading Scents of socializing again
Smelling can be mostly passive, but what you do with smells engages different parts of your brain. Continue reading Do we have a social reward system for vocalizing smells?
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