Perfume for Women
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Apr
I re-listened to the Dark is Rising, one of the novels in Susan Cooper's series from the 1970’s. The story feels so familiar with the c...
30
Apr
Say Hello to AGS Pairing – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
The First-of-its-Kind Range of Perfumes in India for Pairing Fragrances to Find your Personalised, Signature Blended Fragrance.
Our o...
30
Apr
WINNER OF COTTONWOOD DRAWING AND A NEW ONE
It’s been way too long and the cottonwood snow is long gone, but finally here is the winner of the drawing:
I will need your ful...
30
Apr
SmellyBlog: New: Aqua Mirabillis Collection
I wasn't planning on releasing any new perfumes this year. But this kinda just happened, as a result of the wonderful and inspiring col...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: Smell like an Egyptian
Exploring the Olfactive History of Ancient Egyptian Culturewith Dora GoldsmithThe olfactory landscape of ancient Egypt is like no other...
30
Apr
A Guide on How to Pair Perfumes – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
Fragrance pairing is at the heart of our latest collection — AGS Pairing. It’s all about combining, mixing and matching scents as per y...
30
Apr
WINNER OF IRIS DRAWING AND A NEW ONE
Finally, I’ve done the drawing, and the winner is
To collect your goodies, just send your full name and shipping address to olympi...
30
Apr
SmellyBlog: Light in Perfume
Chanukah has flown by: a week-long celebration and opportunity for meditation on light. In recent years, I would have have been writing...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: Blue Tansy
Blue TansyWe have Blue Tansy growing in front of our casita here in the high desert, just next to the lilac bush. I didn't realize what...
30
Apr
Exploring Empowering Fragrances – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
This International Women’s Day we are taking a moment to celebrate women. The first ever recorded chemist and perfume maker — Tapputi —...
30
Apr
WINNER OF SERVER FARM DRAWING AND A NEW ONE
The winner of the last drawing is:
To claim your winnings, just send an e-mail with your full name and shipping address to olympico...
30
Apr
SmellyBlog: Pallas Athena
I've always admired the Greek Goddess Pallas Athena, since I first read about her as a young child in the Argonautica. Her wisdom, stre...
30
Apr
Tom Daxon Iridium – what is the difference between 71% Extrait and Eau de Parfum? – Idle Thoughts of an Idle Perfumist
The fact that fragrances are produced in various concentrations has already been described many times, for example here: https:/...
30
Apr
Opalescent Highlighter – Redolence
“Beauty lies in naturality” this line is not only meant for saying but also applies to us. We all are very well versed about how our da...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: The Mark of Hands
My hands with Santa Fe lilacs ©RoxanaVillaAs our world continues to rotate more and more toward automation and tech, it is crucial to a...
30
Apr
Scorched Ground, Memo Sicilian Leather
Do you think that Covid pandemic will permanently change our habits & behaviors? I have been vaccinated with both doses of Pfizer v...
30
Apr
Got a Date? Not Sure What Fragrance to Wear? We’re Here To Help! – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
Our olfactory senses are our most primal sense — delectable and captivating — our very own means to excite, transport and, importantly,...
30
Apr
AN UNINTENTIONAL EXPERIMENT AND A NEW DRAWING
For the past few months I have been posting on Facebook whenever there was a winner of one of the drawings, and the winner usually resp...
30
Apr
Xerjoff: Blending Art Into Fragrances
Sergio Momo discusses craftsmanship, creativity and the evolution of Xerjoff with Juhie Jahan.
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Apr
What Does Acetyl Pyrazine Smell Like? — The Scentaur
Finally, I’m writing one of these about an aromachemical rather than a natural material!Acetyl pyrazine (or acetylpyrazine, or 2-acetyl...
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Apr
What Does Acetyl Pyrazine Smell Like? — The Scentaur
Finally, I’m writing one of these about an aromachemical rather than a natural material!Acetyl pyrazine (or acetylpyrazine, or 2-acetyl...
30
Apr
Oriental Perfumery and Incense Masterclass & Incense Route Odyssey in the Desert
An unforgettable learning & travelling experience - sign up now to ensure your spot! Only 2 left.
We're starting the decade with l...
30
Apr
Sense and senses – Idle Thoughts of an Idle Perfumist
(Oleg Grabchuk: Two; oil on canvas, https://www.saatchiart.com/Grabchuk)
“I can testify that the Russians about other Slavs do not thin...
30
Apr
Pumpkin Scrub Recipe Ingredients & Directions- Redolence
This scrub smooths your skin because of the power of the pumpkin. In addition to it being great in cooked and baked goods, pumpkin is g...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: Ramblin’ Rose Hat Co.
This past August, after years of waiting for the right moment, I was able to fulfill a wish of having a hat made just for me. The idea ...
30
Apr
Sapphire Lace, Puredistance No.12 | Chemist in the Bottle
In the world of numerology number 12 doesn’t really exist as the main number attempting to describe someone’s character & personali...
30
Apr
The Nose Knows – All Good Scents Advisory LLP
A continuous journey, tied in so closely with memory — scents carry you back in time or take you forward. For thousands of years, we’ve...
30
Apr
Perfume Project NW: WINNER OF THE PHALAENOPSIS BELLINA DRAWING AND: NOTHING IS FOREVER
What is the Perfume Project?
This blog is a constantly evolving forum for thoughts on perfume, perfume-making, plants (especially orch...
30
Apr
Whispers Of Luxury: Julie Pluchet’s Fragrant Mastery
Merging European finesse with Middle Eastern fragrance traditions and innovation.
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ArabicJulie Pluche...
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Apr
Yesterday Haze Eau de Parfum by Imaginary Authors Review — The Scentaur
Yesterday Haze is pink. Pale, dusty rose pink. It’s formed around a nondescript fruity note, pale pink, marketed as fig but not distinc...
30
Apr
SmellyBlog: Green
Every month, I join a group of ten other women, for a Friday of unusual fun. We are led by our two sages, who choose a surprise spot fo...
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Apr
Beauty in simplicity – Essential Parfums – Idle Thoughts of an Idle Perfumist
Packaging
Packaging explicitly captured my attention. When you see it, it is clear that the company is serious about sustainability. ...
30
Apr
How to Make Dry, Dehydrated Defense Hair Cream
Everyone loves to have long, healthy, and strong hair. Healthy hair is a dream of every person. We search around basically in the marke...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: Twelve Principals of Regeneration
Mark Scisenti, a friend and chocolate maker, posted the following on his instagram page ->"Are you worried about climate doom?"Paul ...
30
Apr
‘Tis the season
Hello, it’s me. I was wondering if after all these months you’d still want to hear from me… 2021 turned out to be ano...
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Apr
If Scents Were People – All Good Scents
If a picture speaks a thousand words, scents can hold a thousand pictures. They have the power to evoke memories and feelings of love a...
30
Apr
WINNER OF THE NOTHING IS FOREVER DRAWING AND ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA
The winner of the latest drawing is CRYSTAL.
I will be away from the blog, traveling in Europe from September 4-17, so would like...
30
Apr
The Signature: The Art of Shaping Impact
The "Signature" collection by Expressions Parfumées, a range of exclusive captive bases crafted by their talented perfumers to push the...
30
Apr
Orchidee Vanille Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels Review — The Scentaur
Vanilla cake, chocolate, orchid, lychee, and musk. Orchidee Vanille is Britney Spears’ Fantasy all grown up.The general themes are the ...
30
Apr
SmellyBlog: Almond Blossom Paper
Since the day I completed Hanami perfume I had a vision for making Hanami paper as well. I collected Sakura (cherry blossoms) and press...
30
Apr
The crème de la crème in Le Parfum & Le Chic – Idle Thoughts of an Idle Perfumist
I love perfume events, whether it’s launching new brands or just meetings with perfume enthusiasts. And I always regret that there are ...
30
Apr
Simple Ways to Make Your Own Natural mositurizer- Redolence
To have effective skincare it is very important to add moisture to your skincare routine. There are various moistures available in the ...
30
Apr
Illuminated Perfume: Movie Monday: Fight Club
On January 31st, 2017, I wrote a Movie Monday post that echo's some of the thoughts I am about to share. The difference is, that in 201...
30
Apr
It’s a new dawn, new day, new year
It’s a new dawn, new day, new year | Chemist in the Bottle
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Apr
How To Choose A Scent For Your Sibling – All Good Scents
“Feelings behind scents are personal — it remains a relatively subjective choice. When choosing a fragrance to gift, especially to one ...
30
Apr
LIVING IN A SOCIETY ON HOLD AND A BIG GIVEAWAY
First of all, let me wish good health and financial stability to everyone who is being impacted by the coronavirus, wherever you are. I...
30
Apr
Parfex: Once Upon A Dream
The new perfume collection presented by Parfex at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025.
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ArabicDreams, an in...
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Apr
cyBorg Queen Extrait de Parfum by Aether Arts Perfume Review — The Scentaur
My boyfriend thinks this smells like the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. I haven’t been to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum since...
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Apr
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Apr
SmellyBlog: Seville Orange Marmalade
Anything can become an obsession. Even marmalade. This translucent, jelly-like sunshine-in-a-jar has become such an institution in Engl...