R44.8
A perfume experiment dedicated to the idea of synesthesia. Is a scent ever “just” a smell? Continue reading R44.8
Tag: Making perfume
Immortal Rose
Trying to capture the ephemeral. Continue reading Immortal Rose
Chocolate Key to My Heart
It takes a bit more in real life, but chocolate easily finds its way to my heart in perfumery, not least in my own experimentation! Continue reading Chocolate Key to My Heart
Cozy Mystery
Striving to create a harmonious, autumn-colored perfume after a past disappointment, the author experiments with tobacco absolute, osmanthus absolute, opoponax, and hiba cedarwood as core ingredients. Addition of citrus, woody-musk base, and a few more notes lead to a fruity, woody, resinous, and musky scent. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Cozy Mystery
Rose Filigree
Of perfume sketching, wire work, and AI imagery… not necessarily in that order. Continue reading Rose Filigree
Adventurose | ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat: Perfume-making workshop with Sarah McCartney
Composing perfumes with rose and thinking about the process in a different way. Continue reading Adventurose | ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat: Perfume-making workshop with Sarah McCartney
Basic Basis
Strong stuff in… what stuff out? Continue reading Basic Basis
Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)
My attempt at iris and chocolate. Continue reading Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)
Cuir Bono?
A softly leathery and fruity blend featuring myrrh; a feat of decadence. Continue reading Cuir Bono?
Rose Milk Tea
An attempt at recreating an olfactory version of a favorite beverage. Continue reading Rose Milk Tea
Choco Poeticus
An experiment in which the star ingredient became a moving target. Finally, it’s narcissus. Continue reading Choco Poeticus
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)
Ode to Oddity
A softly leathery osmanthus-vetiver blend, designed for coziness and mental toughness. Continue reading Ode to Oddity
A Drop of Rose
Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose
High Racks
A tame enough animalic fragrance to put a pun on. Continue reading High Racks
Be Hoppy
A beer-inspired, summery perfume experiment, my first involving fizzy aldehydes. Continue reading Be Hoppy
Figurine
A fig-tea-woody blend. Continue reading Figurine
Twigonometry
My first experiment with galbanum essential oil. Continue reading Twigonometry
Anecdotal Antidote
An olfactory “warm, fuzzy blanket” for the mind during these uncertain times. An exploration of rich, botanical ingredients. Continue reading Anecdotal Antidote
Genius of Fools
My first attempt at a “gourmand,” though not by original intent. Continue reading Genius of Fools
Nose Prose 