A perfumed year: 2024 retrospective
May we all get to spend more time on the things and people that elicit genuine excitement and anticipation. Continue reading A perfumed year: 2024 retrospective
Late impressions of perfumes that lasted
Proof of longevity preserved on pieces of paper. Continue reading Late impressions of perfumes that lasted
Smelling film noir in color (The Big Smoke by 4160Tuesdays)
A nose-catching performance by frankincense and friends. Continue reading Smelling film noir in color (The Big Smoke by 4160Tuesdays)
Perfumes for feeling “youer than you”
Some fragrances just fit better than most and become an olfactory extension of the self. Continue reading Perfumes for feeling “youer than you”
Yes, in-person advertising still works
Discovering a new perfume-blending studio in the Boston area. Continue reading Yes, in-person advertising still works
A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Have you recognized a fragrance component from something you ate? Continue reading A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Of noses and nozzles
Which type do you prefer? Continue reading Of noses and nozzles
My multifaceted sniffing tour of Montréal
Involving a special visit to the botanical perfumery LVNEA and a dubious multisensory beer experience at Le Saint-Bock. Continue reading My multifaceted sniffing tour of Montréal
Oud in gentle disguise (Closer by Atelier Oblique)
A color wheel of olfactory notes to support a spectrum of contrasts. Continue reading Oud in gentle disguise (Closer by Atelier Oblique)
A turn of the tide
Contains gripes and a New York Times Games spoiler. Continue reading A turn of the tide
My brief sniffing tour of Berlin
Keeping it real while indulging in a bit of material fantasy in a dynamic city. Continue reading My brief sniffing tour of Berlin
My mini sniffing tour of Munich
Art, design, merchandising… where does perfumery fit? Continue reading My mini sniffing tour of Munich
My secondary sniffing tour of London
Some perfume spots are old and some are new, but friends are timeless. Continue reading My secondary sniffing tour of London
The “VIP” unboxing of Paul Smith Rose
A perfume bottle’s encounter with some high-tech equipment. Contains NYT Games spoilers. Continue reading The “VIP” unboxing of Paul Smith Rose
Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Cherry liqueur, sake, or rum… why not all three for the nose? Continue reading Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Do perfumes named after cities capture your own impression of those cities? Continue reading Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Looking forward to hindsight
A would-be peachy perfume and a small rant about not-so-peachy shipping logistics. Continue reading Looking forward to hindsight
Perfume monotony (not a bad thing)
…and it’s colored yellow via scent. Continue reading Perfume monotony (not a bad thing)
Sweet, woody temptation (Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten)
A moreish representation of myrrh in perfume. Continue reading Sweet, woody temptation (Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten)
My punctuated sniffing tour of Paris
Making the most of a very compressed few days in the perfume metropolis. Continue reading My punctuated sniffing tour of Paris
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