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
Tag: Perspectives
Imaginary defenses against imaginary adversaries—but the perfume is real
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
Keen for some peachiness
Behind the scenes of the recent Perfumed Alphabet ingredient poetry series. Continue reading Keen for some peachiness
Theme parks sniffing tour (Universal Studios and Disney World)
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)
Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy
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
In search of a scent for new beginnings
Newness begets newness—a positive cycle of change. Continue reading In search of a scent for new beginnings
New apartment smell
YMMV—for me it’s greater than the sum of its parts. Continue reading New apartment smell
Playing “devil’s advocate” regarding perfumed armor
The placebo effect is great as long as it works. Continue reading Playing “devil’s advocate” regarding perfumed armor
Like a fish back in the water—a reconstitution of perfume
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
I AM _____!
What do you—or your favorite perfumes—embody? Continue reading I AM _____!
When the nose is experiencing the color rather than the eyes
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
Nose Prose 