Perfumes for feeling “youer than you”
Some fragrances just fit better than most and become an olfactory extension of the self. Continue reading Perfumes for feeling “youer than you”
Tag: Perspectives
A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Have you recognized a fragrance component from something you ate? Continue reading A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Of noses and nozzles
Which type do you prefer? Continue reading Of noses and nozzles
My multifaceted sniffing tour of Montréal
Involving a special visit to the botanical perfumery LVNEA and a dubious multisensory beer experience at Le Saint-Bock. Continue reading My multifaceted sniffing tour of Montréal
A turn of the tide
Contains gripes and a New York Times Games spoiler. Continue reading A turn of the tide
My brief sniffing tour of Berlin
Keeping it real while indulging in a bit of material fantasy in a dynamic city. Continue reading My brief sniffing tour of Berlin
My mini sniffing tour of Munich
Art, design, merchandising… where does perfumery fit? Continue reading My mini sniffing tour of Munich
My secondary sniffing tour of London
Some perfume spots are old and some are new, but friends are timeless. Continue reading My secondary sniffing tour of London
The “VIP” unboxing of Paul Smith Rose
A perfume bottle’s encounter with some high-tech equipment. Contains NYT Games spoilers. Continue reading The “VIP” unboxing of Paul Smith Rose
Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Cherry liqueur, sake, or rum… why not all three for the nose? Continue reading Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Do perfumes named after cities capture your own impression of those cities? Continue reading Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Looking forward to hindsight
A would-be peachy perfume and a small rant about not-so-peachy shipping logistics. Continue reading Looking forward to hindsight
Perfume monotony (not a bad thing)
…and it’s colored yellow via scent. Continue reading Perfume monotony (not a bad thing)
My punctuated sniffing tour of Paris
Making the most of a very compressed few days in the perfume metropolis. Continue reading My punctuated sniffing tour of Paris
My fleeting sniffing tour of Florence
An immersion in architecture, art, and perfume, with some stair climbing involved. Continue reading My fleeting sniffing tour of Florence
My veritable sniffing tour of Venice
The City of Canals is brimming with art and beauty. Many museums and palaces beckon, but the Palazzo Mocenigo is a must-visit for perfume lovers. Continue reading My veritable sniffing tour of Venice
My sniffing Roman holiday
In Rome, perfume is everywhere. Take any turn! Continue reading My sniffing Roman holiday
Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
A step-by-step guide with caveats and all disclaimers implied. Also, a peek at Violet Shot by Olfactive Studio. Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
Industrial chic necklace repair
Metal parts find surprisingly versatile uses. Continue reading Industrial chic necklace repair
Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper
The author becomes fixated on the functional benefits of two-way zippers and embarks on a DIY experiment to modify a jacket’s zipper. After several challenges, the result is a partially successful, albeit imperfect, modification. As a bonus, the author shares a fragrance experience with Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio, reflecting on its unique character and intricate scent profile. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper
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