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Jun 27, 20212 min read

Diptyque - Ilio: A Mediterranean summer escape

With 3 new fragrances launched in the first half of 2021, Diptyque has undoubtedly been very prolific as of late. Diptyque's strong...

Apr 18, 20213 min read

Cassis & citrus: Pamplelune, Mandarino, & Orangerie Venise - a review

The characteristic smell of citruses is mainly due to d-limonene, a volatile terpene found in large quantities in virtually all citrus...

Mar 27, 20213 min read

Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01 + Iris: A study in contrasts

Escentric Molecules has undoubtedly been a groundbreaking brand. While it actually was the second, not the first, company to release...

Perfumery

Oct 5, 20212 min read

A Big Announcement...

I'm thrilled to announce that my latest composition - a labour of love almost a year in the making - will be featured in olfactory museum...

Apr 7, 20211 min read

Sniffing Notes #1 - Sclareolate, Dihydro ionone beta, Methyl cinnamate

Sclareolate CAS: 319002-92-1 Type: Herbal, floral top note TGSC descriptors: floral, clary sage, bois de rose, bergamot, natural...

Mar 9, 20214 min read

What makes a rose smell like a rose? - The basis of olfaction

Envision yourself in an endless hallway with countless locked doors. Behind each door is a room filled with a scent...

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