I AM _____!
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Tag: Perfume
When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes
Some perfumes manage to evoke so much more color than the liquid itself. Continue reading When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes
Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent
One could also propose that Ninfeo Mio is an all-occasion type of perfume, no? Continue reading Hinamatsuri, a celebration for the happiness of young girls—and a possibly mismatched scent
Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
A very resinous, deep perfume that does not threaten to transform into something else anytime soon. Continue reading Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
Citrus, green, dried rose. Apparently more suited to summer. Continue reading Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew
Familiar but not sentimental, illustrating that it’s safe to orbit the classics, but those that do so rarely outshine them. Continue reading Red Musk, a perfume I outgrew
The many facets of water
Without water, we have nothing—and water in perfumes isn’t always reminiscent of the sea. Continue reading The many facets of water
Winter, a time for powdery perfumes
Even the nose experiences shifts in perspective. Continue reading Winter, a time for powdery perfumes
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 winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
An intriguing beach scent where the salt is a plus. Continue reading A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles
Personal musings only. Continue reading We may all be outlived by our perfume bottles
A Drop of Rose
Inspired by my current perfume experiment. Continue reading A Drop of Rose
Two-way tesseract?
Smelling some light at the end of a tunnel of creative block. Continue reading Two-way tesseract?
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!
Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective
Ending the year on a hopeful note for a better 2021. Continue reading Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective
More is MORE! by Judith Leiber
A 7-in-1 perfume that comes in a box with 7 sides. Spritz to find out MORE! Continue reading More is MORE! by Judith Leiber
Boujee Bougies
A brand that lives up to any hype they might feel inspired to create—not your so-and-so’s candle, but it could be! Continue reading Boujee Bougies
Perfume for a second, thicker skin
A retrospective of fragrant armor. Continue reading Perfume for a second, thicker skin
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