Perfumed Alphabet: D is for Damascone
A fruit-forward set of molecules whose properties vary depending on the isomer. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: D is for Damascone
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Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Citral
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
Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Benzyl Acetate
A commonly used ingredient, this floral top note lends a green aspect to white flowers. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Benzyl Acetate
Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Aldehyde*
This staple top note must be dosed well to achieve the desired effect. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Aldehyde*
A Drop of Rose
Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose
Phantosmic Heart
If we’re simply “houseplants with more complicated emotions,” let’s at least be fragrant ones. Continue reading Phantosmic Heart
Neophyte’s Soliloquy
What to write on my marquee? Only time will tell. Continue reading Neophyte’s Soliloquy
Now Is Forever
Because. Continue reading Now Is Forever
To Freedom
In celebration of the 4th of July and reflecting on freedom and equality. Continue reading To Freedom
The Undoing
Why forward is the better option. Continue reading The Undoing
Scents Can Deceive
If a copy is as good as its original, which is more impressive? Continue reading Scents Can Deceive
Hidden in Plain Scent
What, indeed? Continue reading Hidden in Plain Scent
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ylang-Ylang
Sharp, yet honeyed, like fruit ripened; soft like wrinkled, yellow satin. In perfume, you’ll know its presence—so impassioned is this essence! Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ylang-Ylang
Perfumed Alphabet: W is for Whisk(e)y
It adds flair to warm, woody scents and smooths out some eager spices. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: W is for Whisk(e)y
Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vetiver
A dashing and distinguished scent. It’s an earthy note, full-bodied with a hint of smoke. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vetiver
Perfumed Alphabet: T is for Tonka
Is it chocolate? Or a liqueur? Known to mix well with tobacco, tonka complements woods also. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: T is for Tonka
Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Sandalwood
Rich, milky scent of mysteries—how well sandalwood has become a favorite base note in perfumes. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Sandalwood
Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose
By any other name, a rose would be as gorgeous in perfume. Is a perfect one hard to find? Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose
Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Patchouli
This cousin of mint is a base note commonly employed with rose and woods. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Patchouli
Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Opoponax
This sweet resin has been, in fact, used in perfume since ancient times. It reminds me of a dried fruit that’s called, in Chinese, “dragon eye.” Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Opoponax
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