The elusive yet omnipresent orange
A straightforward note pairing of orange and sandalwood. Continue reading The elusive yet omnipresent orange
Perfumed hibernation
A round-up of perfumes worn during some of the coldest days of the year so far. Continue reading Perfumed hibernation
First week of 2022 told in fragrances
A scented summary of my first week of 2022. Continue reading First week of 2022 told in fragrances
A strange, perfumed year: 2021 retrospective
Turning the page with optimism for 2022. Continue reading A strange, perfumed year: 2021 retrospective
My layover sniffing tour of Dallas
The Scent Room is definitely worth a visit. Continue reading My layover sniffing tour of Dallas
Scented holiday musings
A brief synopsis of my holiday so far—with a view from the nose, of course. Continue reading Scented holiday musings
Rose salt or salty rose?
A luminous, sparkling rose to accompany my two shots. Continue reading Rose salt or salty rose?
Of contrast and continuity
Last year feels recent, last week feels distant, and Maison Crivelli perfumes seem to be onto something. Continue reading Of contrast and continuity
Cuir Bono?
A softly leathery and fruity blend featuring myrrh; a feat of decadence. Continue reading Cuir Bono?
Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
Natural gas accord, anyone? Probably not. Safety first, friends! Continue reading Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
Rose Milk Tea
An attempt at recreating an olfactory version of a favorite beverage. Continue reading Rose Milk Tea
Something olde, something new, something precious, something true (Pangolin Violette Rose by Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery)
A beautiful botanical perfume with heart for endangered pangolins. Continue reading Something olde, something new, something precious, something true (Pangolin Violette Rose by Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery)
Forever dusk (Nuit de Megève by Eight & Bob)
A collective lightness of being somehow conveys gravitas in this fragrance. Continue reading Forever dusk (Nuit de Megève by Eight & Bob)
Perfume for applause
Why do we clap? And can we wear perfume strategically to waft it further when we clap? Continue reading Perfume for applause
My fancy sniffing tour of New York City—Part 2 (SoHo/NoHo)
In more familiar territory, with new intentions. Continue reading My fancy sniffing tour of New York City—Part 2 (SoHo/NoHo)
My fancy sniffing tour of New York City—Part 1 (Upper East Side)
A more luxury vibe along Madison Avenue. Continue reading My fancy sniffing tour of New York City—Part 1 (Upper East Side)
Ten Encounters at the Olfactory Art Keller in NYC
A fascinating olfactory art exhibit where stories are told through scent. Continue reading Ten Encounters at the Olfactory Art Keller in NYC
Imaginary defenses against imaginary adversaries—but the perfume is real
Comedy done like a mystery, and perfumes done like other perfumes (possibly even better). Continue reading Imaginary defenses against imaginary adversaries—but the perfume is real
Green is the new black? (10 a.m. Flirt by Kierin NYC)
An encounter with a scent of this generation’s moment. Continue reading Green is the new black? (10 a.m. Flirt by Kierin NYC)
An exercise in contrast (Cap d’Antibes by Eight & Bob)
More green than blue; more moss than sea. Continue reading An exercise in contrast (Cap d’Antibes by Eight & Bob)
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