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Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew

February 28, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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The many facets of water

February 27, 2021 Nose Prose

Without water, we have nothing—and water in perfumes isn’t always reminiscent of the sea. Continue reading The many facets of water

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Winter, a time for powdery perfumes

February 24, 2021 Nose Prose

Even the nose experiences shifts in perspective. Continue reading Winter, a time for powdery perfumes

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Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)

February 22, 2021 Nose Prose

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)

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Ode to Oddity

February 9, 2021 Nose Prose

A softly leathery osmanthus-vetiver blend, designed for coziness and mental toughness. Continue reading Ode to Oddity

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A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Nose Prose

An intriguing beach scent where the salt is a plus. Continue reading A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne

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We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles

February 1, 2021 Nose Prose

Personal musings only. Continue reading We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles

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A Drop of Rose

January 29, 2021 Nose Prose

Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose

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Two-way tesseract?

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Nose Prose

Smelling some light at the end of a tunnel of creative block. Continue reading Two-way tesseract?

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Zinziba and the art of “banishing”

January 10, 2021January 14, 2021 Nose Prose

What an ingredient not suited for perfumery made me realize about letting some things go. Continue reading Zinziba and the art of “banishing”

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