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)
Tag: Perspectives
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
Upward and onward in uncertain times
Ups and downs and neutral-rating perfumes. Continue reading Upward and onward in uncertain times
Quietude in quotients
The sun peeks through the clouds enough to remind me that external circumstances are temporal, and galbanum is strong stuff. Continue reading Quietude in quotients
Keeping calm and smelling alright
Opting for harmonious scents and trying to keep things simple. Continue reading Keeping calm and smelling alright
Delayed response and distraction
The intensity has ramped up, and a delayed emotional response kicks in. Continue reading Delayed response and distraction
Rapid adaptation of common senses
From common physicality to common virtuality, in many cases literally overnight. Continue reading Rapid adaptation of common senses
Didn’t know I wanted a cocoon until I smelled one
If it takes you to a happy place, embrace it. Continue reading Didn’t know I wanted a cocoon until I smelled one
At the intersection of creative pursuits
Compartmentalization seems to be a good strategy—in any case, art begets art! Continue reading At the intersection of creative pursuits
How the psychology of peanut selling applies to perfume
Everyone likes a little “extra.” Continue reading How the psychology of peanut selling applies to perfume
What counts as a “collection,” anyway?
Maybe collecting is a state of mind… Continue reading What counts as a “collection,” anyway?
Perfume the moment
It doesn’t last forever, but it’s good while it lasts. Continue reading Perfume the moment
Reaching for heavier notes
Incense gives a feeling of shelter and gravity. Continue reading Reaching for heavier notes
Spritz me a fragrant poem
The consequences are your own. Continue reading Spritz me a fragrant poem
Tell me a short and fragrant story
In other words, spritz me a poem. Continue reading Tell me a short and fragrant story
Layers and linearity: a personal study
It’s better for your sanity to handle one thing at a time, rather than all at once. Continue reading Layers and linearity: a personal study
A perfumed year: 2019 retrospective
Cheers to a year of perfuming and a happy 2020! Continue reading A perfumed year: 2019 retrospective
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