Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
Tag: Perspectives
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?
Making some free associations with smell at my solo tea party
Any tea perfume recommendations, friends? Continue reading Making some free associations with smell at my solo tea party
Tickled by pink, but not tickled pink
Things aren’t always what they seem, but sometimes confusion is in the eye of the beholder! Continue reading Tickled by pink, but not tickled pink
To take along but not hold for long
When a perfume lasts as long as a haiku… Continue reading To take along but not hold for long
