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
Behind the scenes of the recent Perfumed Alphabet ingredient poetry series. Continue reading Keen for some peachiness
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)
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
The best fragrances on this trip turned out to be natural and modern. Continue reading Smelltrack to vintage store diving
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
Wire artwork that can hold its own—and hold perfume, too. Continue reading De Stijl–inspired wire purse
A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers
A little self-pat on the back for recognizing a perfume unaided. Continue reading Scents of socializing again
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?
Any tea perfume recommendations, friends? Continue reading Making some free associations with smell at my solo tea party
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
When a perfume lasts as long as a haiku… Continue reading To take along but not hold for long
Newness begets newness—a positive cycle of change. Continue reading In search of a scent for new beginnings
YMMV—for me it’s greater than the sum of its parts. Continue reading New apartment smell
The placebo effect is great as long as it works. Continue reading Playing “devil’s advocate” regarding perfumed armor
Evaporated and concentrated perfume regains its diffusivity and structure with the help of a little bit of body heat. Continue reading Like a fish back in the water—a reconstitution of perfume
What do you—or your favorite perfumes—embody? Continue reading I AM _____!
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
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
