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
My fleeting sniffing tour of Florence
An immersion in architecture, art, and perfume, with some stair climbing involved. Continue reading My fleeting sniffing tour of Florence
My veritable sniffing tour of Venice
The City of Canals is brimming with art and beauty. Many museums and palaces beckon, but the Palazzo Mocenigo is a must-visit for perfume lovers. Continue reading My veritable sniffing tour of Venice
My sniffing Roman holiday
In Rome, perfume is everywhere. Take any turn! Continue reading My sniffing Roman holiday
Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
A step-by-step guide with caveats and all disclaimers implied. Also, a peek at Violet Shot by Olfactive Studio. Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
Industrial chic necklace repair
Metal parts find surprisingly versatile uses. Continue reading Industrial chic necklace repair
Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper
The author becomes fixated on the functional benefits of two-way zippers and embarks on a DIY experiment to modify a jacket’s zipper. After several challenges, the result is a partially successful, albeit imperfect, modification. As a bonus, the author shares a fragrance experience with Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio, reflecting on its unique character and intricate scent profile. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper
The scent of melting glaciers (Jöklalykt by Fischersund X 66°North)
A perfume to raise awareness of shrinking glaciers. Continue reading The scent of melting glaciers (Jöklalykt by Fischersund X 66°North)
R44.8
A perfume experiment dedicated to the idea of synesthesia. Is a scent ever “just” a smell? Continue reading R44.8
#smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2024
Open to interpretation, as always. Continue reading #smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2024
I bought this for the bottle (Osmanthus by The Different Company)
A lesson in construction around this delicate flower. Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Osmanthus by The Different Company)
Don’t Eat the Delphinium
Exactly as it says, and for good reason. Continue reading Don’t Eat the Delphinium
A fantasy backyard in Reykjavík (No. 101 by Fischersund)
A fine example of multisensory storytelling and the creation of an unfamiliar sum of familiar parts. Continue reading A fantasy backyard in Reykjavík (No. 101 by Fischersund)
Above and below (Leder 6 by J. F. Schwarzlose)
A changeling that takes you on a ride and returns you safe and sound. Continue reading Above and below (Leder 6 by J. F. Schwarzlose)
My exquisite sniffing tour of Reykjavík
Sniffing perfumes and icy air in the winter wonderland of Iceland. Continue reading My exquisite sniffing tour of Reykjavík
Leathers sniffing
Studying old and new materials that can be used to create or contribute to a leather note in perfumery. Continue reading Leathers sniffing
So Long to Hongkong Oolong
Last words to accompany my last spritz of this wonderful, ephemeral perfume. Continue reading So Long to Hongkong Oolong
More of perfumery in word games, please!
We certainly don’t suffer a lack of wordplay in perfume names, do we?! However, the reverse is sadly not the case… yet. Continue reading More of perfumery in word games, please!
Celebrating 5 years of Nose Prose with my top 10 favorite perfumes
It turns out I like flowers and chocolate… in life as in perfumery! Continue reading Celebrating 5 years of Nose Prose with my top 10 favorite perfumes
First week of 2024 told in fragrance samples
Mostly an exploration of Aura of Kazakhstan. Continue reading First week of 2024 told in fragrance samples
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