On the periphery of perfume in Budapest
An amazing city to explore from above, below, on the ground, and on the water. Continue reading On the periphery of perfume in Budapest
Tag: Perspectives
Immortal Rose
Trying to capture the ephemeral. Continue reading Immortal Rose
Brief hyposmia after COVID vaccination
It lasted less than a day, fortunately. Continue reading Brief hyposmia after COVID vaccination
When you’re told a rose is not a rose
Sniffing the latest offerings from Le Labo: Myrrhe 55 and Lavande 31. Continue reading When you’re told a rose is not a rose
Cozy Mystery
Striving to create a harmonious, autumn-colored perfume after a past disappointment, the author experiments with tobacco absolute, osmanthus absolute, opoponax, and hiba cedarwood as core ingredients. Addition of citrus, woody-musk base, and a few more notes lead to a fruity, woody, resinous, and musky scent. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Cozy Mystery
The nozzle made me do it
Reaching a dubious milestone in the hobby of perfumery. Continue reading The nozzle made me do it
A perfume for a tunic that was three scarves
It’s not upcycling when all the materials are new, but this project involved some math whereby 1+1+1=1. Continue reading A perfume for a tunic that was three scarves
Rose Filigree
Of perfume sketching, wire work, and AI imagery… not necessarily in that order. Continue reading Rose Filigree
A visit to the International Rose Test Garden in Portland
Featuring more than 10,000 rose bushes, this rose garden is a must-visit given the chance. Continue reading A visit to the International Rose Test Garden in Portland
My variegated sniffing tour of Portland
Involving bikes, books, ice cream, wine, and… yes, perfume. Continue reading My variegated sniffing tour of Portland
Fragrant exhibits at the MIT Museum
Discovering the scent of an extinct flower and a radiation-bred variety of peppermint. Continue reading Fragrant exhibits at the MIT Museum
Clothes that aren’t boring (and, tangentially related, By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela)
A perfume to pair with a maple creemee… or not. Continue reading Clothes that aren’t boring (and, tangentially related, By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela)
Is change the catalyst or the result?
Do you remember the first perfumes down in your rabbit hole? How do you feel about them now? Continue reading Is change the catalyst or the result?
Puerto Rico sights and other senses
A tropical gallivant on an island with poetic architecture. Continue reading Puerto Rico sights and other senses
ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat 2023: Part 2
Exploring the town of Kazanlak and the intricacies of working with Rosa damascena in fragrant camaraderie. Continue reading ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat 2023: Part 2
ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat 2023: Part 1
Immersion in the beauty of Rosa damascena in the heart of the Rose Valley in Bulgaria. Continue reading ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat 2023: Part 1
My surface sniffing tour in Sofia
The city is fragrant in many ways. Continue reading My surface sniffing tour in Sofia
Fragrance for a social-first demographic (Melrose Place by OUAI)
It’s made for lots of people out there who are not me. Continue reading Fragrance for a social-first demographic (Melrose Place by OUAI)
What makes for good conversation?
It can involve perfume, but it doesn’t have to! Continue reading What makes for good conversation?
Show and tell with slinky jewelry
Revive the good things from the past; leave the rest behind. Continue reading Show and tell with slinky jewelry
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