Abstract fruits and phantom leather (Barénia by Hermès)
Is it what it says it is? I’m finding it easy to love and hard to describe. Continue reading Abstract fruits and phantom leather (Barénia by Hermès)
Tag: Chypre
Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
A shield of flowers
A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers
Perfume for a second, thicker skin
A retrospective of fragrant armor. Continue reading Perfume for a second, thicker skin
Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
A timelessly youthful chypre floral, and some memories that have aged better than others. Continue reading Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
This stern, unforgiving, bitter, green note—harsh, cold, yet oddly inviting. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
Known Entity
My first “fantasy chypre.” Continue reading Known Entity
Of dimensionality and transitory displeasures
It’s the totality of an experience that determines whether it’s worth your while. Continue reading Of dimensionality and transitory displeasures
A green puzzle for St Patrick’s Day!
A small crossword puzzle related to green perfume (ingredients) to celebrate a day when people wear green! Continue reading A green puzzle for St Patrick’s Day!
Do you smell textures?
Floral chypres quench a thirst I never knew I had. Continue reading Do you smell textures?
Nose Prose 