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Why I Hate Valentine's Day
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I hate Valentine's Day. It's not a popular position for a perfumer to take. Instead, I should be selling you something sexy or sentimental. Or something with lots and lots of pink. But that's not my speed.
Why Vetiver Soothes Anxiety + What Vetiver (Really) Smells Like
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When I'm feeling uneasy, I usually reach for vetiver. The scent is soothing and soulful. Vetiver speaks to my whole self and all my mixed feelings: the sun and the clouds. This isn't just my thing: vetiver has been used to soothe anxiety and lighten depression for thousands of years.
Americano, or Why Weaker is Sometimes Stronger
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"We sometimes confuse potency with quality... It is easier to make a perfume that shrieks than one that is lovely and pleasing." –Edmond Roudnitska. Have you ever over sprayed a perfume? Discover how stronger concentration doesn't always equate to stronger scents and how occasionally the opposite is true.
How Perfume Made Me a Happier Person
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I’m formally trained as a painter and self-taught as a perfumer. One of the most frequent FAQs I get asked at parties is some variation of “How did you get into perfume-making?” The honest answer is all about joy, people, and service.
What Does Galbanum Smell Like?
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What does galbanum smell like? Galbanum essential oil and galbanum resin are important perfume ingredients. They're usually described as "green," but smell them carefully and you're in for a surprise.
How to Make Vanilla Tincture
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I had a great time making this short how-to video with Sebastian of Looking, Feeling, Smelling Great! It shows how easy it is to make vanilla tincture.