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Basic Basis

December 17, 2022 Nose Prose

Strong stuff in… what stuff out? Continue reading Basic Basis

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Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)

July 16, 2022 Nose Prose

My attempt at iris and chocolate. Continue reading Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)

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Cuir Bono?

December 2, 2021December 9, 2021 Nose Prose

A softly leathery and fruity blend featuring myrrh; a feat of decadence. Continue reading Cuir Bono?

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Rose Milk Tea

November 26, 2021 Nose Prose

An attempt at recreating an olfactory version of a favorite beverage. Continue reading Rose Milk Tea

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Choco Poeticus

September 26, 2021 Nose Prose

An experiment in which the star ingredient became a moving target. Finally, it’s narcissus. Continue reading Choco Poeticus

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Vetiver sniffing: an exploration (Guest Post on The Black Narcissus)

February 22, 2021 Nose Prose

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)

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Ode to Oddity

February 9, 2021 Nose Prose

A softly leathery osmanthus-vetiver blend, designed for coziness and mental toughness. Continue reading Ode to Oddity

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A Drop of Rose

January 29, 2021 Nose Prose

Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose

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High Racks

November 8, 2020 Nose Prose

A tame enough animalic fragrance to put a pun on. Continue reading High Racks

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Be Hoppy

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Nose Prose

A beer-inspired, summery perfume experiment, my first involving fizzy aldehydes. Continue reading Be Hoppy

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Figurine

July 4, 2020 Nose Prose

A fig-tea-woody blend. Continue reading Figurine

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Twigonometry

May 21, 2020 Nose Prose

My first experiment with galbanum essential oil. Continue reading Twigonometry

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Anecdotal Antidote

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Nose Prose

An olfactory “warm, fuzzy blanket” for the mind during these uncertain times. An exploration of rich, botanical ingredients. Continue reading Anecdotal Antidote

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Genius of Fools

March 8, 2020 Nose Prose

My first attempt at a “gourmand,” though not by original intent. Continue reading Genius of Fools

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Shiso Fairy

February 26, 2020 Nose Prose

She so fair… and she so airy. Continue reading Shiso Fairy

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Wooden Flowers

January 11, 2020 Nose Prose

A perfume crafted in a more traditional structure that smells just like it sounds. Continue reading Wooden Flowers

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Armchair Philosopher

December 31, 2019 Nose Prose

A scent of sweet idealism tempered by the degeneration of gritty reality. Continue reading Armchair Philosopher

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The smell of doing something fulfilling

October 27, 2019 Nose Prose

To do something you love is a beautiful thing—even better if it smells good. Continue reading The smell of doing something fulfilling

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Rose Anxiolytique

October 1, 2019 Nose Prose

It’s a nice idea, as rose and saffron are bound to make. Continue reading Rose Anxiolytique

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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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