The scent of fear and artificial hibernation
Smell could be a matter of life or death, according to new research on “olfactory fear conditioning.” Continue reading The scent of fear and artificial hibernation
Playing “devil’s advocate” regarding perfumed armor
The placebo effect is great as long as it works. Continue reading Playing “devil’s advocate” regarding perfumed armor
#smellfie for International Fragrance Day
Exactly as it says. Continue reading #smellfie for International Fragrance Day
Like a fish back in the water—a reconstitution of perfume
Evaporated and concentrated perfume regains its diffusivity and structure with the help of a little bit of body heat. Continue reading Like a fish back in the water—a reconstitution of perfume
I AM _____!
What do you—or your favorite perfumes—embody? Continue reading I AM _____!
When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes
Some perfumes manage to evoke so much more color than the liquid itself. Continue reading When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes
Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent
One could also propose that Ninfeo Mio is an all-occasion type of perfume, no? Continue reading Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent
Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
A very resinous, deep perfume that does not threaten to transform into something else anytime soon. Continue reading Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
Citrus, green, dried rose. Apparently more suited to summer. Continue reading Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
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
