Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Perfume is better when one takes the time. Continue reading Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Category: Perfumery
Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
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)
Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
A mossy fragrance with a heavy dose of familiarity. Continue reading Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes
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
Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
Hindsight is 20/20, even when it relates to smell. Continue reading Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
High Racks
A tame enough animalic fragrance to put a pun on. Continue reading High Racks
Haunted… by phantom smells
The only phantoms around here are molecules, as far as I can tell. Continue reading Haunted… by phantom smells
Cardamom: exceptions to every rule
Maybe as long as it’s listed but not smelled, it’s fine. Continue reading Cardamom: exceptions to every rule
Just a typical Monday (and New York Intense by Parfums de Nicolaï)
Retro, but not vintage. Continue reading Just a typical Monday (and New York Intense by Parfums de Nicolaï)
In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
A milky white floral that’s very pleasant and very safe, but doesn’t stand out. Continue reading In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
