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Zinziba and the art of “banishing”

January 10, 2021January 14, 2021 Nose Prose

What an ingredient not suited for perfumery made me realize about letting some things go. Continue reading Zinziba and the art of “banishing”

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Notes within notes—take note!

January 9, 2021 Nose Prose

Perhaps, a smell by any other name… Continue reading Notes within notes—take note!

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Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Nose Prose

Ending the year on a hopeful note for a better 2021. Continue reading Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective

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More is MORE! by Judith Leiber

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Nose Prose

A 7-in-1 perfume that comes in a box with 7 sides. Spritz to find out MORE! Continue reading More is MORE! by Judith Leiber

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Boujee Bougies

December 28, 2020 Nose Prose

A brand that lives up to any hype they might feel inspired to create—not your so-and-so’s candle, but it could be! Continue reading Boujee Bougies

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Perfume for a second, thicker skin

December 13, 2020 Nose Prose

A retrospective of fragrant armor. Continue reading Perfume for a second, thicker skin

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Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume

December 2, 2020December 6, 2020 Nose Prose

Perfume is better when one takes the time. Continue reading Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume

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Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)

November 29, 2020 Nose Prose

A timelessly youthful chypre floral, and some memories that have aged better than others. Continue reading Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)

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Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)

November 22, 2020November 25, 2020 Nose Prose

A mossy fragrance with a heavy dose of familiarity. Continue reading Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)

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Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes

November 15, 2020November 16, 2020 Nose Prose

Reminiscences courtesy of the ghost of perfumes past, particularly Amorito by The Body Shop, and some commentary on animal anime characters. Continue reading Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes

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