Cuir Bono?
A softly leathery and fruity blend featuring myrrh; a feat of decadence. Continue reading Cuir Bono?
Tag: Making perfume
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
Shiso Fairy
She so fair… and she so airy. Continue reading Shiso Fairy
Wooden Flowers
A perfume crafted in a more traditional structure that smells just like it sounds. Continue reading Wooden Flowers
Armchair Philosopher
A scent of sweet idealism tempered by the degeneration of gritty reality. Continue reading Armchair Philosopher
The smell of doing something fulfilling
To do something you love is a beautiful thing—even better if it smells good. Continue reading The smell of doing something fulfilling
Rose Anxiolytique
It’s a nice idea, as rose and saffron are bound to make. Continue reading Rose Anxiolytique
Known Entity
My first “fantasy chypre.” Continue reading Known Entity
A Peach at Heart
The beginnings of a peachy rose perfume. Continue reading A Peach at Heart
Opossum Tries to Relax
My first experiment with opoponax. It might relax an opossum… Continue reading Opossum Tries to Relax
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