Quietude in quotients
The sun peeks through the clouds enough to remind me that external circumstances are temporal, and galbanum is strong stuff. Continue reading Quietude in quotients
Tag: Perfume
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
Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Lavender
It’s versatile, familiar—a smell most people recognize. You’re bound to encounter it in perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Lavender
Keeping calm and smelling alright
Opting for harmonious scents and trying to keep things simple. Continue reading Keeping calm and smelling alright
Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Juniper Berry
Perhaps more popular in gin, it’s more of a spice than a fruit. Aromatic in a piney way. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Juniper Berry
Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Iris
Its high price rightly unquestioned, iris boasts many possible facets. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Iris
Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hyraceum
This fossilized excrement to use in perfume shares qualities of other animal notes, but is cruelty free. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hyraceum
Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
This stern, unforgiving, bitter, green note—harsh, cold, yet oddly inviting. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Fenugreek
Is that maple syrup I smell? No. That’s the magic of fenugreek. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Fenugreek
Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Elemi
A heart note and good fixative, elemi befriends most other notes. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Elemi
Delayed response and distraction
The intensity has ramped up, and a delayed emotional response kicks in. Continue reading Delayed response and distraction
Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Cedarwood
Cool and creamy, this timeless note… a versatile wood. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Cedarwood
Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Bergamot
A hallmark of classic colognes… as a top note, very well known. With many hearts it’s played. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Bergamot
Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Amber
A fantasy note, amber is—that can mean many different things to different people. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Amber
Virtual reali-tea (and Incantation by Rouge Bunny Rouge)
A serendipitous succession of tea-themed dessert, drinks, and perfume. Continue reading Virtual reali-tea (and Incantation by Rouge Bunny Rouge)
Perfume al fresco (Monserrat by FZOTIC)
A sunny, cheery, grapefruit-osmanthus perfume that stays pretty constant throughout the day. Continue reading Perfume al fresco (Monserrat by FZOTIC)
Anecdotal Antidote
An olfactory “warm, fuzzy blanket” for the mind during these uncertain times. An exploration of rich, botanical ingredients. Continue reading Anecdotal Antidote
Nose Prose 