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”
Tag: Perspectives
Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective
Ending the year on a hopeful note for a better 2021. Continue reading Another perfumed year: 2020 retrospective
An arbitrary holiday post
It’s the end of the year. How are you feeling? Continue reading An arbitrary holiday post
Perfume for a second, thicker skin
A retrospective of fragrant armor. Continue reading Perfume for a second, thicker skin
Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Perfume is better when one takes the time. Continue reading Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
A timelessly youthful chypre floral, and some memories that have aged better than others. Continue reading Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
A mossy fragrance with a heavy dose of familiarity. Continue reading Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes
Reminiscences courtesy of the ghost of perfumes past, particularly Amorito by The Body Shop, and some commentary on animal anime characters. Continue reading Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes
Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
Hindsight is 20/20, even when it relates to smell. Continue reading Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
A milky white floral that’s very pleasant and very safe, but doesn’t stand out. Continue reading In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
