02
May
SmellyBlog: New Incense
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After close to twenty years in development and perfection, I'm excited to announce that my alchemical incense blends are finally availa...
Perfume for Women
02
May
Fragrances To Fall In Love With This November – All Good Scents
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With the winds of monsoon leaving us behind, we find ourselves reaching out for our warm sweaters and cozy ambiences. Fall marks the se...
02
May
THE WINNER AND RUNNER-UP OF THE GIANT DRAWING
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For quite some time I have been feeling guilty about not posting the winner of the last drawing. I have no real excuse except to say th...
02
May
SmellyBlog: Neriko Collection
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Nerikoh is a traditional Japanese kneaded incense that is hardly known in the West. Neriko is unique in its aroma and method of burning...
02
May
Illuminated Perfume: Know Thyself
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Have you ever had that unsettling feeling that you have been sailing through life without a compass?
Do you feel there is more to you...
02
May
How To Pick A Fragrance For Your Home – All Good Scents
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A whiff of lavender, scent of Indian rose or how about the warmth of Oudh.
The aromas emanating from your home have a deep impact of yo...
02
May
Perfume Project NW: THE FIRST OCTOBER DRAWING
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The seasons march on and we are on the dark side of the fall equinox. Halloween and the US midterm elections are only about a month awa...
01
May
Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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British niche line Ormonde Jayne will launch Vetiveria, a new fragrance in the Four Corners of the Earth collection, next week.
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01
May
Vulnerability
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Being an artist means revealing one's more vulnerable, deeply personal side. Part of it comes from the artist's need for self-expressio...
01
May
The Swallowtails Message
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On Saturday, while upstairs in the lab working on new editions of Terrestre, Chaparral and Muse, I was nudged to go make sure that I ha...
01
May
Master Perfumer Rajiv Sheth Introduces Our Perfumery Training Workshop – All Good Scents
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You have no doubt dreamt or privately wished to have your own personal fragrance. One that is unique and exclusively you. The scents an...
01
May
WINNER OF THE FIRST OCTOBER DRAWING
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When I don’t post the drawing on Facebook, not many people enter, but that’s OK.
The winner of the first October drawing is TR...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Elul
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"Bountiful harvest" Jaimi Lammers The Lunar/Solar Jewish year is coming to a close. This is Elul, the 12th month, which means "grain h...
01
May
Illuminated Perfume: NATURE not natural
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The word natural is getting even more abused than when I first started making fragrance. Most perfume brands claiming to be “natural" g...
01
May
This Mother’s Day, Gift Mom A Bottle Of Scented-Memories – All Good Scents
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When we were asked to envelop the ‘work from home’ routine, some of us were excited to try out this new lifestyle, while others were sh...
01
May
Perfume Project NW: No Excuses, No Resolutions
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January is gone, so it’s just as well that I didn’t make any new year’s resolutions. I wouldn’t have kept them anyway, and it’s nice to...
01
May
New Leaves in My Book
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SmellyBlog has been mostly silent for two seasons. Such a long absence warrants an explanation. While coping with the harsh heat of the...
01
May
The alchemical trinity of Chaparral
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The perfume Chaparral is not a reference to the creosote bush, Larrea tridentata, which sometimes goes by many name chaparral, as well ...
01
May
Perfumes, Perfume Mists and Deodorants – We Break Them Down For You. – All Good Scents
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Summer is just around the corner for most of us. And as the temperatures soar, our mind and body needs constant care and relief to beat...
01
May
Weather disruptions and an orchid-growing business for sale
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As last week’s polar vortex subsided east of the Rockies, the weather was predicted to warm up significantly for a few days, which it d...
01
May
Upcoming Workshop with Jullius Distillery
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Coming soon: A spiritual (pun intended) encounter between the alcohol and perfume worlds.Experience the Galilee's indigenous botanicals...
01
May
Illuminated Perfume: The Lions Gate
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Once again the Earth aligns with the planet Sirius opening The Lion’s Gate Portal so that we may receive a flood of cosmic activations....
01
May
Our Summer Scent Recommendation, #TravelWithYourNose – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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Have you ever noticed that often, when you're thinking about someone or dreaming about your last vacation, the first thing you remember...
01
May
WINNER OF THE NO EXCUSES NO RESOLUTIONS DRAWING
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The snowstorms continue to roll in one after the other. After a break yesterday it is again snowing like mad tonight and accumulating o...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Peace Incense
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It is a long standing tradition to create at least one form of incense during the Oriental Perfumery courses. This fall (November 10-14...
01
May
Illuminated Perfume: The Principal of Correspondence
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Yesterday, I left the perfumery a bit earlier than usual, arriving at the casita with enough time to fully experience and take some tim...
01
May
Indian Culture & Tradition of Sustainability – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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Indian culture & Tradition of Sustainability - In conversation with Anna Sabidussi of Scent Academy. Recorded webinar from Master P...
01
May
Perfume Project NW: DRAWING FOR A SNOWSTORM
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Today, after a short break, the snow continues coming down hard. New snow falls on top of old in a cycle that has reached the point of ...
01
May
Decant Demolition 2025 April | Perfume Posse
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Hey Hey Posse, Gosh, already we are four months into Decant Demolition 2025. A third of the way through. 39ml of decants emptied! Now i...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Earth
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There is a cave nearby, which is the gate into Mother Earth's womb. I went there to meet her and ask for guidance in my next steps.I've...
01
May
Illuminated Perfume: New Mexico Adventure: Las Conchas Trail
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On Monday, August 17th, we decided to head toward the Jemez Mountains and River to get some forest bathing in from a different area tha...
01
May
The All Good Scents Logo Story – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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Design is about personality. For a brand, if there's one element that's more important than the creations themselves, it is the design ...
01
May
WINNER OF THE SNOWSTORM DRAWING + NEW SPRING FLOWERS THROUGH THE SNOW DRAWING
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The winner of the snowstorm drawing is MIM.
Because the last prize was not claimed, you will win double the samples (200 g) plus ...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Weaving Incense
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What happens when my passion for incense and weaving come together? Smudge wands!
This summer I've started preparing incense wands fro...
01
May
A Perfumed Bestiary, I for Iridogorgia, Part I
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The letter I in the Perfumed Bestiary has us embark on a journey to the inky depths of the Pacific and Atlantic ocean for what appears ...
01
May
The Sweet Scent Of Rituals – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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What could be better than a beach holiday or heading out to the hills for a well-deserved break? Well, scientists have an answer. Ironi...
01
May
WINTER FLOWERS DRAWING WINNER, REDUNDANT PERFUME
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The drawing has been done, and the winner of the winter flowers drawing is:
If you’re the winner, please contact me by e-mail at o...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Nose-to-Nose
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I don't usually mix alcohol and work (well, that's a lie! I alway mix alcohol in my work, I just don't drink it!). And last night was n...
01
May
The Perfumery in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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The Perfumery in Santa Fe, New Mexico is one part apothecary, (referencing my great grandfathers homeopathic farmacy) one part alchemic...
01
May
Why Perfumes Should Be an Essential Part of Your Winter Wardrobe – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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We’ve all experienced that blissful moment when someone enters the room and lights it up not with dazzling sights, but tantalising smel...
01
May
WINTER FLOWERS WINNER, SWITCHING TIME ZONES, AND A NEW DRAWING
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The winner of the winter flowers drawing has been randomly chosen, and the winner is:
To claim your 100 g sample bag, please send an...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Botanical Alchemy Course
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"Can you lead the way on a path you've never travelled?"
That was the questions asked of me before diving head-on into teaching the Bot...
01
May
At the Cross Roads
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Around the circle we go, with the shift from light to dark becoming more apparent. The spiral has led us to the footsteps of the fire f...
01
May
The Magic Of Everyday Scents – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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The Magic Of Everyday Scents
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01
May
SWITCHING TIME ZONES DRAWING WINNER AND A NEW GIVEAWAY
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What with two orchid shows in April, it’s been crazy and I’ve let the blog go for a while. However, now that they’re over, I did get ba...
01
May
SmellyBlog: Solstice & Light
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It is lovely how this year, the Winter Solstice and the 1st Night of Chanuka coincide. Yesterday afternoon, in the last hours of the ni...
01
May
Illuminated Perfume: Amanita muscaria inspired perfume
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After listening to a very magical story about the relationship between the Amanita muscaria mushroom, reindeer and Santa Claus by Paul ...
01
May
Celebrate 7 Days Of Love With 7 Different Scents – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
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It’s that time of the year again!
This February, we are celebrating love! Daily gestures of self-care. Time spent with a loved one. L...
01
May
WINNER OF LAST GIVEAWAY AND NEW COTTONWOOD GIVEAWAY
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The winner of the last giveaway is:
As usual, when one giveaway ends another one begins. Right now I’m just trying to get through...
30
Apr
The daily lemming
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Trudon's "Lost in a moment" limited edition duo for summer, with candles in Under the Trees ("An invigorating green juice Under the Tre...