Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Perfume is better when one takes the time. Continue reading Slow makes good—the cause and effect of perfume
Tag: Perspectives
Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
A timelessly youthful chypre floral, and some memories that have aged better than others. Continue reading Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
A mossy fragrance with a heavy dose of familiarity. Continue reading Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes
Reminiscences courtesy of the ghost of perfumes past, particularly Amorito by The Body Shop, and some commentary on animal anime characters. Continue reading Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes
Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
Hindsight is 20/20, even when it relates to smell. Continue reading Tracing earlier, influential smell impressions
In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
A milky white floral that’s very pleasant and very safe, but doesn’t stand out. Continue reading In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
The moon wears many hats (and Moon Bloom by Hiram Green)
Does anyone know how to get on the moon’s “good side?” Also, Moon Bloom by Hiram Green takes one to a tropical midnight garden. Continue reading The moon wears many hats (and Moon Bloom by Hiram Green)
Long live friendship (and Tobacco Absolute by Molton Brown)
A counterintuitive fragrance to accompany the nostalgia that accompanies the changing of the seasons. Continue reading Long live friendship (and Tobacco Absolute by Molton Brown)
Sometimes it’s hard to put a name or a smell to it, but one can try
I’ve always believed in the power of lexicon, as the more specific you can be with words, the more you can share and connect vividly. On another note, when life or work gets challenging, perfume shouldn’t have to be. Continue reading Sometimes it’s hard to put a name or a smell to it, but one can try
Vintage relics of youth (and Cabotine de Grès)
Serendipity is half—if not most—of the fun while antique shopping. Continue reading Vintage relics of youth (and Cabotine de Grès)
When faced with the blatant, thank goodness for the fragrant
An irregular vent, mostly about technology-related snafus. Maybe a reframing technique that involves perfume can be developed for most minor situations? Continue reading When faced with the blatant, thank goodness for the fragrant
Psychical application of physical theory (or, more simply, perfuming my space)
A few things to make different parts of the day smell and feel better. Continue reading Psychical application of physical theory (or, more simply, perfuming my space)
Amplify and surround—a different way to smell
Senses are enhanced within glass structures. Continue reading Amplify and surround—a different way to smell
Perfume amnesia
Remembering a perfume and a time period independently of each other. Continue reading Perfume amnesia
Perfume greed and subsequent ramblings
Trying not to read too much into a sudden increased appetite for perfume testing. Also thinking a savory rice note in perfume might be interesting. Continue reading Perfume greed and subsequent ramblings
Pathos in past selves (and I Am Trash by Etat Libre d’Orange)
A pleasant fruity-floral, unpretentious and uncomplicated. Like a sweet but fading memory. Continue reading Pathos in past selves (and I Am Trash by Etat Libre d’Orange)
A study of Beauty and the Beast (in Etat Libre d’Orange perfumes)
Like it says on the tin, and a bit more. Continue reading A study of Beauty and the Beast (in Etat Libre d’Orange perfumes)
Serial monotasking (and Private Label by Jovoy)
A strong leather and vetiver number, with dry papyrus to accentuate bold outlines. Continue reading Serial monotasking (and Private Label by Jovoy)
Extinct past personas (and Dodo by Zoologist)
This perfume seems to be quite ambitious, categorized as “floral, fougère, fresh, fruity, green, musky”—surely it must be some of those things! I find it mineralic as well, personally. Continue reading Extinct past personas (and Dodo by Zoologist)
eXhilaration is on the steep part of the learning curve
The undeniable thrill of accelerating from zero to anything, and a few perfumes that have recreated the feeling for me. Continue reading eXhilaration is on the steep part of the learning curve
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