Don’t Eat the Delphinium
Exactly as it says, and for good reason. Continue reading Don’t Eat the Delphinium
Category: Poetry
So Long to Hongkong Oolong
Last words to accompany my last spritz of this wonderful, ephemeral perfume. Continue reading So Long to Hongkong Oolong
The lemming that found a new home
Never buy perfume based on the notes list alone… this one got lucky and found a new, loving home! Continue reading The lemming that found a new home
Interplay between words and scents
Reactions to some prose and some unexpected poetry. Continue reading Interplay between words and scents
Who’s Got the Power?
Or, who would, if the way to power were through the nose? Continue reading Who’s Got the Power?
I Was Wrong About Cardamom
Well, after biting into a seed pod for the first time, I’m convinced I was… Continue reading I Was Wrong About Cardamom
I know what I’m smelling now.
Exactly that. Continue reading I know what I’m smelling now.
Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
This musk molecule might inspire more flights of fancy than zen. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
A woody base note with hidden horsepower. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
A popular ingredient I would rather encounter in ice cream than perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
This green might hint of blue. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
This is one of the first aptly named aromachemicals I encountered. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Not for the faint of stomach, this adds a touch of metal if that’s what you’re after. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®
This synthetic aromachemical can be found in many functional fragrances. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®
Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®
A mixture that is very possibly greater than the sum of its parts. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®
Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks
An olfactory trip back in time. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks
Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®
Literally and metaphorically icing on the cake. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®
Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool
This floral top note seems to be ubiquitous in fragrances but is not always recognizable. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool
Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone
Less may be more, and more may be deceptive with this ingredient. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone
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