Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
Category: Perfumery
Chanel Factory 5 pop-up in Boston
A question of scale? Continue reading Chanel Factory 5 pop-up in Boston
Smelltrack to vintage store diving
The best fragrances on this trip turned out to be natural and modern. Continue reading Smelltrack to vintage store diving
Lactones sniffing
Names can deceive, not least with lactones—an exploration of 7 ingredients from this class of compounds. Continue reading Lactones sniffing
The past is not forever, and osmanthus is not leather
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
De Stijl–inspired wire purse
Wire artwork that can hold its own—and hold perfume, too. Continue reading De Stijl–inspired wire purse
A shield of flowers
A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers
Scents of socializing again
A little self-pat on the back for recognizing a perfume unaided. Continue reading Scents of socializing again
Resins sniffing—Part 2
Each resinous material stands on its own, but art lies in finding others with which to blend them. Continue reading Resins sniffing—Part 2
I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)
Nostalgia and some contagious, friendly influence also played a part in my impulse buy! Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)
