Lactones sniffing
Names can deceive, not least with lactones—an exploration of 7 ingredients from this class of compounds. Continue reading Lactones sniffing
Tag: Ingredients
Resins sniffing—Part 2
Each resinous material stands on its own, but art lies in finding others with which to blend them. Continue reading Resins sniffing—Part 2
Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)
Guest post on The Black Narcissus—a comparison of vetiver essential oil sourced from 5 different countries. Continue reading Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)
A Drop of Rose
Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose
Zinziba and the art of “banishing”
What an ingredient not suited for perfumery made me realize about letting some things go. Continue reading Zinziba and the art of “banishing”
Notes within notes—take note!
Perhaps, a smell by any other name… Continue reading Notes within notes—take note!
Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Perfume is better when one takes the time. Continue reading Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Haunted… by phantom smells
The only phantoms around here are molecules, as far as I can tell. Continue reading Haunted… by phantom smells
Cardamom: exceptions to every rule
Maybe as long as it’s listed but not smelled, it’s fine. Continue reading Cardamom: exceptions to every rule
It’s fall, y’all! Who’s feeling puzzled?
A small crossword puzzle featuring some perfume ingredients we might associate with autumn. Continue reading It’s fall, y’all! Who’s feeling puzzled?
