As far as Westernized Oud’s go, Aoud Gourmet is what I’d call a “Fruity Oud-y,” very much along the same lines as Bond no. 9’s New York… Read more “M. Micallef, Aoud Gourmet”
My ideal rose
In Celia Lyttleton’s book The Scent Trail, which is about her travels in search of inspiration for a bespoke perfume, there is one sentence I love. I… Read more “My ideal rose”
Sunny Days: L’Artisan Parfumeur, Coeur de Vétiver Sacré
It’s glum and rainy today, which is thankfully not the norm here in Austin. I learned during my Oregon years that the best antidote for crappy weather… Read more “Sunny Days: L’Artisan Parfumeur, Coeur de Vétiver Sacré”
A cultural take on Beautiful, by Estée Lauder
Social historians of the future who are studying images of femininity in our times could find ample material in the naming and marketing of perfumes, especially those… Read more “A cultural take on Beautiful, by Estée Lauder”
Guerlain, Eau de Cologne du 68
Cologne du 68 does not deserve to be relegated to the ‘afterthought’ territory where most colognes reside (in my mind, at least). Considering its massive list of… Read more “Guerlain, Eau de Cologne du 68”
beauty on the outside 