Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew
Familiar but not sentimental, illustrating that it’s safe to orbit the classics, but those that do so rarely outshine them. Continue reading Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew
The many facets of water
Without water, we have nothing—and water in perfumes isn’t always reminiscent of the sea. Continue reading The many facets of water
Winter, a time for powdery perfumes
Even the nose experiences shifts in perspective. Continue reading Winter, a time for powdery perfumes
Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)
Guest post on The Black Narcissus—a comparison of vetiver essential oil sourced from 5 different countries. Continue reading Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)
Ode to Oddity
A softly leathery osmanthus-vetiver blend, designed for coziness and mental toughness. Continue reading Ode to Oddity
A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
An intriguing beach scent where the salt is a plus. Continue reading A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles
Personal musings only. Continue reading We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles
A Drop of Rose
Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose
Two-way tesseract?
Smelling some light at the end of a tunnel of creative block. Continue reading Two-way tesseract?
Zinziba and the art of “banishing”
What an ingredient not suited for perfumery made me realize about letting some things go. Continue reading Zinziba and the art of “banishing”
