Full floral mode
Make way for fragrant flowers! Continue reading Full floral mode
Tag: Perspectives
#smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2022
As it says, and a bit more. Continue reading #smellfie for International Fragrance Day 2022
Musings on work and fragrance
Some reactions to going back to the office and a spotlight on a hibiscus taco. Continue reading Musings on work and fragrance
Wood by any other name?
An airy, cool specimen of woody fragrance. Continue reading Wood by any other name?
For times when thoughts are less fragrant
Some loosely connected thoughts that even a fictional, fake psychiatrist could probably understand. Continue reading For times when thoughts are less fragrant
A strange, perfumed year: 2021 retrospective
Turning the page with optimism for 2022. Continue reading A strange, perfumed year: 2021 retrospective
Scented holiday musings
A brief synopsis of my holiday so far—with a view from the nose, of course. Continue reading Scented holiday musings
Of contrast and continuity
Last year feels recent, last week feels distant, and Maison Crivelli perfumes seem to be onto something. Continue reading Of contrast and continuity
Perfume for applause
Why do we clap? And can we wear perfume strategically to waft it further when we clap? Continue reading Perfume for applause
Ten Encounters at the Olfactory Art Keller in NYC
A fascinating olfactory art exhibit where stories are told through scent. Continue reading Ten Encounters at the Olfactory Art Keller in NYC
Imaginary defenses against imaginary adversaries—but the perfume is real
Comedy done like a mystery, and perfumes done like other perfumes (possibly even better). Continue reading Imaginary defenses against imaginary adversaries—but the perfume is real
Keen for some peachiness
Behind the scenes of the recent Perfumed Alphabet ingredient poetry series. Continue reading Keen for some peachiness
Theme parks sniffing tour (Universal Studios and Disney World)
Possible spoiler alerts for how certain rides smell at Universal Studios and Disney World. Continue reading Theme parks sniffing tour (Universal Studios and Disney World)
Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
Smelltrack to vintage store diving
The best fragrances on this trip turned out to be natural and modern. Continue reading Smelltrack to vintage store diving
The past is not forever, and osmanthus is not leather
My recent quest for perfumes with leather notes has led me to explore osmanthus again. Continue reading The past is not forever, and osmanthus is not leather
De Stijl–inspired wire purse
Wire artwork that can hold its own—and hold perfume, too. Continue reading De Stijl–inspired wire purse
A shield of flowers
A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers
Scents of socializing again
A little self-pat on the back for recognizing a perfume unaided. Continue reading Scents of socializing again
Do we have a social reward system for vocalizing smells?
Smelling can be mostly passive, but what you do with smells engages different parts of your brain. Continue reading Do we have a social reward system for vocalizing smells?
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