When a Man Love a Woman(‘s Fragrance)

  It seems like every single one of my posts on here starts with me introducing you to yet another quirk of my nose. I don’t want let any of you down, so I’ll just continue. Sometimes I like to… Continue Reading

Feels Like the First Time (Jo Loves Perfume Review)

  As I’m sure many of you know, Jo Malone sold her eponymous perfume company a few years ago. In the time since, I’ve seen many lovely reviews for the new Jo Malone fragrances and many not so lovely. It… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens Sarrasins (or An Indolic Mother’s Day)

Many people feel a compulsion to slow down and look as they drive by a car accident or fire. I do something similar with fragrance. I am addicted to indoles. Wow… I feel better now. I have a strange relationship… Continue Reading

In Search of Amber (Derek)

Amber.  We have such a complex, masochistic relationship. I love amber; I want to love amber more than I do, but the idea of smelling like a head shop is incredibly off-putting to me. Amber can be such a refined,… Continue Reading

L’Artisan Tea for Two (by Derek)

My name is Derek, and like many of you my life is guided by my nose. It started as a child: my mother would allow me to help choose the fabric softener and detergent we purchased. On each trip I… Continue Reading