Holidays are in the nose of the beholder (Magie Noire by Lancôme)
Any perfume is perfect for the holidays, depending on what either means to you. Continue reading Holidays are in the nose of the beholder (Magie Noire by Lancôme)
Tag: Perspectives
Creativity in cocktails and fashion design
Originality is in the details to indulge the senses—not perfume, but the nose gets to enjoy it too. Continue reading Creativity in cocktails and fashion design
Animals and perfume—which ones mix?
Animals seem to have opinions on perfumes too. Continue reading Animals and perfume—which ones mix?
Wire handbag—and perfumes I wore while making it
While the perfumes were not muses, they were suitable companions during this artistic endeavor. Continue reading Wire handbag—and perfumes I wore while making it
A fleeting choreography (Cuir de Russie by Le Jardin Retrouvé)
A delicate, understated, floral leather. Continue reading A fleeting choreography (Cuir de Russie by Le Jardin Retrouvé)
Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)
My attempt at iris and chocolate. Continue reading Einmal Ist Keinmal (“Once Is Never”)
Hello, my scent is _____
When it’s feast or famine with social interactions, I find myself prepared for neither. Continue reading Hello, my scent is _____
Green perfumes for a busy week
Different shades of green in perfumes for different moods. Continue reading Green perfumes for a busy week
Partial anosmia
Not being able to smell certain musks brought out some of the other notes more vividly. Continue reading Partial anosmia
R.I.P. Bagel (2007-2022)
The most special dog has accomplished his mission in this world. Continue reading R.I.P. Bagel (2007-2022)
Full floral mode
Make way for fragrant flowers! Continue reading Full floral mode
#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
Nose Prose 