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Holidays are in the nose of the beholder (Magie Noire by Lancôme)

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Nose Prose

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)

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A week of spring perfumes

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Nose Prose

Some green(ish) perfumes for the span of time when trees are starting to bud. Continue reading A week of spring perfumes

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A rush of notes (Gucci Rush by Gucci)

January 22, 2022November 4, 2022 Nose Prose

I may be over 20 years late, but we can still talk about this friendly, fruity, lactonic floral, right? Continue reading A rush of notes (Gucci Rush by Gucci)

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When in doubt, perfume!

September 17, 2021September 19, 2021 Nose Prose

A citrus-dominant perfume that sends the senses reeling… what could it be? Continue reading When in doubt, perfume!

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Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks

September 3, 2021 Nose Prose

An olfactory trip back in time. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks

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I bought this for the bottle (Black by Bvlgari)

August 3, 2021November 4, 2022 Nose Prose

Its reputation preceded my serendipitous encounter with it. Can it live up to expectations? Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Black by Bvlgari)

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Versailles: an anachronous fantasy

July 14, 2021July 15, 2021 Nose Prose

A fragrant musing on 2 generations before Bastille Day. Continue reading Versailles: an anachronous fantasy

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Smelltrack to vintage store diving

July 7, 2021July 8, 2021 Nose Prose

The best fragrances on this trip turned out to be natural and modern. Continue reading Smelltrack to vintage store diving

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A shield of flowers

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Nose Prose

A conundrum of warning and invitation, like flowers embroidered into dark green silk organza fabric. Continue reading A shield of flowers

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I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)

May 30, 2021November 4, 2022 Nose Prose

Nostalgia and some contagious, friendly influence also played a part in my impulse buy! Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)

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Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)

November 29, 2020 Nose Prose

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)

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Life isn’t a box of chocolates—but it can smell like one sometimes

November 15, 2020November 16, 2020 Nose Prose

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

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Vintage relics of youth (and Cabotine de Grès)

September 15, 2020 Nose Prose

Serendipity is half—if not most—of the fun while antique shopping. Continue reading Vintage relics of youth (and Cabotine de Grès)

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Oh My Dog!, what a great idea

August 14, 2020November 4, 2022 Nose Prose

Hint: It’s not the dogs who are buying it. Continue reading Oh My Dog!, what a great idea

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I bought this for the bottle (Cologne Royale Somewhere by Avon)

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Nose Prose

Probably a floral aldehyde, from the early 1970s. Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Cologne Royale Somewhere by Avon)

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eXhilaration is on the steep part of the learning curve

May 7, 2020July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

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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I bought this for the bottle (Histoire d’Eau by Mauboussin)

January 2, 2020August 14, 2020 Nose Prose

For some reason, this bottle seems polarizing. Some think it’s ugly. I think it’s brilliant. The juice in this case is secondary. Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Histoire d’Eau by Mauboussin)

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All perfume is gender neutral

February 15, 2019July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

Don’t let marketing tell you otherwise. Continue reading All perfume is gender neutral

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Scents and suggestibility: a personal study

January 28, 2019July 14, 2020 Nose Prose

If scent is so personal, why does the industry try so hard to impose identities on the wearer? Continue reading Scents and suggestibility: a personal study

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