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Tag: Chypre

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Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline

September 9, 2021 Nose Prose

This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline

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A shield of flowers

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Nose Prose

A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers

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Perfume for a second, thicker skin

December 13, 2020 Nose Prose

A retrospective of fragrant armor. Continue reading Perfume for a second, thicker skin

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Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)

November 29, 2020 Nose Prose

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)

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Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum

April 2, 2020July 16, 2020 Nose Prose

This stern, unforgiving, bitter, green note—harsh, cold, yet oddly inviting. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum

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Known Entity

September 6, 2019July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

My first “fantasy chypre.” Continue reading Known Entity

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Of dimensionality and transitory displeasures

August 19, 2019July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

It’s the totality of an experience that determines whether it’s worth your while. Continue reading Of dimensionality and transitory displeasures

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A green puzzle for St Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2019July 16, 2020 Nose Prose

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!

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Do you smell textures?

February 12, 2019July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

Floral chypres quench a thirst I never knew I had. Continue reading Do you smell textures?

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