Notes within notes—take note!
Perhaps, a smell by any other name… Continue reading Notes within notes—take note!
Tag: Ingredients
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?
A nose walked into a bar…
An open space to get to know perfume ingredients more closely. Continue reading A nose walked into a bar…
Orbiting orris
Comparing the natural and synthetic ingredients, and exploring some iris perfumes. Continue reading Orbiting orris
Resins sniffing
A world of botanical, and intellectual, discovery through scent. Continue reading Resins sniffing
Musks sniffing
Distinguishing 14 different, but sometimes similar, musky notes. Continue reading Musks sniffing
Woods sniffing
Distinguishing 15 different woody notes. Continue reading Woods sniffing
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ylang-Ylang
Sharp, yet honeyed, like fruit ripened; soft like wrinkled, yellow satin. In perfume, you’ll know its presence—so impassioned is this essence! Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ylang-Ylang
Perfumed Alphabet: W is for Whisk(e)y
It adds flair to warm, woody scents and smooths out some eager spices. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: W is for Whisk(e)y
Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vetiver
A dashing and distinguished scent. It’s an earthy note, full-bodied with a hint of smoke. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vetiver
Perfumed Alphabet: T is for Tonka
Is it chocolate? Or a liqueur? Known to mix well with tobacco, tonka complements woods also. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: T is for Tonka
Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Sandalwood
Rich, milky scent of mysteries—how well sandalwood has become a favorite base note in perfumes. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Sandalwood
Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose
By any other name, a rose would be as gorgeous in perfume. Is a perfect one hard to find? Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose
Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Patchouli
This cousin of mint is a base note commonly employed with rose and woods. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Patchouli
Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Opoponax
This sweet resin has been, in fact, used in perfume since ancient times. It reminds me of a dried fruit that’s called, in Chinese, “dragon eye.” Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Opoponax
Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nutmeg
Nutmeg goes under “fresh spicy.” In perfume, it’s done a long stint. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nutmeg
Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Mimosa
Acacia or cassie are other names. It plays well in mixed floral things. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Mimosa
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