Discovery in a true sense (Puzzle Parfum discovery set)
Setting out without knowing the journey or the destination. Continue reading Discovery in a true sense (Puzzle Parfum discovery set)
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A road traveled by scent and imagination (İpek Yolu by Parfumane)
Each note tells part of the story of a time long past, while the whole is interpreted in a modern way. Continue reading A road traveled by scent and imagination (İpek Yolu by Parfumane)
Gateway patchoulis for the non–patchouli lover
Find the friendliest facet and approach from that angle. Continue reading Gateway patchoulis for the non–patchouli lover
A dark academia rose (Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage)
“Different strokes for different folks”… Continue reading A dark academia rose (Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage)
Impressions of Impression Rose Oil Isparta by Ostens
A fresh, green rose flanked by even greener supporting notes. Continue reading Impressions of Impression Rose Oil Isparta by Ostens
Scents and suggestibility
Trying new scents again, the first being Opoponax by Olibanum. Continue reading Scents and suggestibility
In like Le Lion, out like…?
A slightly different perception from the summertime, so perhaps the colder and drier air suits it well. Continue reading In like Le Lion, out like…?
A harmony of strengths (Osmanthud by Ibrahim Fuhaid)
Experiencing the synergy between osmanthus and oud, two richly complex natural materials. Continue reading A harmony of strengths (Osmanthud by Ibrahim Fuhaid)
Perfume with a metal spine (J’Aurai Ta Peau by Isaac Sellam Experience)
Woody, leathery, and evocative of sparse spaces in monochrome. Continue reading Perfume with a metal spine (J’Aurai Ta Peau by Isaac Sellam Experience)
Abstract fruits and phantom leather (Barénia by Hermès)
Is it what it says it is? I’m finding it easy to love and hard to describe. Continue reading Abstract fruits and phantom leather (Barénia by Hermès)
Taking things literally (Ginger Snap by 4160Tuesdays)
For most, this is what it says on the tin. My nose, however, likes to make work for itself… Continue reading Taking things literally (Ginger Snap by 4160Tuesdays)
A perfume mini series
Aren’t they cute?
More than that, they elevate the sampling experience by far. How do you feel about mini bottles? Continue reading A perfume mini series
The Rose Book (Phaidon)
A beautiful coffee table book for people who love roses and the universe of works inspired by the flower. Continue reading The Rose Book (Phaidon)
Bergamot to rule them all (White for Her by Emporio Armani)
Notes on a flashback from simpler times, perceived through a nose that’s smelled a lot more perfumes since then. Continue reading Bergamot to rule them all (White for Her by Emporio Armani)
Smelling film noir in color (The Big Smoke by 4160Tuesdays)
A nose-catching performance by frankincense and friends. Continue reading Smelling film noir in color (The Big Smoke by 4160Tuesdays)
Oud in gentle disguise (Closer by Atelier Oblique)
A color wheel of olfactory notes to support a spectrum of contrasts. Continue reading Oud in gentle disguise (Closer by Atelier Oblique)
Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Cherry liqueur, sake, or rum… why not all three for the nose? Continue reading Cherry on top (Kirsch by Headspace)
Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Do perfumes named after cities capture your own impression of those cities? Continue reading Food as a landmark (Taipei by One Day)
Sweet, woody temptation (Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten)
A moreish representation of myrrh in perfume. Continue reading Sweet, woody temptation (Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten)
Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
A step-by-step guide with caveats and all disclaimers implied. Also, a peek at Violet Shot by Olfactive Studio. Continue reading Converting a one-way zipper to a two-way zipper—without removing the insertion pin
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