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
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
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
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
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