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Beggars Can Be Orators

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

“Whose was this extraordinary idea? Tony Wright’s–the 47-year-old manager of Ron Eager House. “If,” he said, “you’re a rough sleeper, to get benefit they make you go through hoops because you have no address. You’re ten minutes late, you don’t get it….

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Alternative, Language, Life, Philosophy, Urbanities | Comments Off 

Eau de Headache

from Michelle Krell Kydd @ Glass Petal Smoke

Body sprays containing an ingredient dubbed “Molecule X” have triggered spontaneous human combustion in high school gyms across the country. Though it is not clear why this phenomenon does not affect young women, the problem is causing major headaches for manufacturers as well as victims.

A sixteen-year-old girl watched helplessly as one of her friends was reduced to ashes. “He kept holding his

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Eau de Headache

from Michelle Krell Kydd @ Glass Petal Smoke

Body sprays containing an ingredient dubbed “Molecule X” have triggered spontaneous human combustion in high school gyms across the country. Though it is not clear why this phenomenon does not affect young women, the problem is causing major headaches for manufacturers as well as victims.

A sixteen-year-old girl watched helplessly as one of her friends was reduced to ashes. “He kept holding his

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White Floral Queen Part Three: Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle

from Colombina (Marina) @ Perfume-Smellin' Things Perfume Blog

By Donna

This is a real cult fragrance; every perfume blog seemed to talking about it at one time or another a few years ago, and inevitably a comparison would be drawn to Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, with the general sense being that the 2005 Malle scent was somewhat of a “copycat” of the 1999 Lutens release. Due to a fortuitous swap, I have now tried both of these, and I find that they are as

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White Floral Queen Part Three: Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle

from Colombina (Marina) @ Perfume-Smellin' Things Perfume Blog

By Donna

This is a real cult fragrance; every perfume blog seemed to talking about it at one time or another a few years ago, and inevitably a comparison would be drawn to Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, with the general sense being that the 2005 Malle scent was somewhat of a “copycat” of the 1999 Lutens release. Due to a fortuitous swap, I have now tried both of these, and I find that they are as

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Loose Ends and Estee Lauder Azuree

from Patty @ Perfume Posse

This really is going to be one of those posts, and I do apologize, but I just have a bunch of stuff to talk about, some only a little bit about perfume.

First, I am going to just squeeze March to pieces for turning me on to these Not Your Daughter jeans.  …

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Estee Lauder, Perfume Review, Sniffapalooza, azuree | Comments Off 

End Note: Perfume in a Poem

from Heather @ memory & desire

The poem that we’ve been exploring for the last two weeks, “In a Station of the Metro,” took Ezra Pound almost two years to write. I suppose, then, that it’s not such a great shame that I am at a loss for words in response to the great outpouring of cr…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Announcements, Perfume, Poetry, musings, perfumers on poetry | Comments Off 


Botany Photo of the Day: Laurus nobilis

from Rob @ the aromaconnection blog

Laurus nobilis is the featured species at Botany Photo of the Day with information provided by Connor Fitzpatrick from the Global Facilitation Unit for underutilized species. They are doing a series on underutilized plants. Another species featured in this series…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Ecological/Cultural Sustainability, Essential Oils/Plant Extractions, Notes and News | Comments Off 

Etro Royal Pavillon

from Vetivresse @ Vetivresse: Nosing Around in Scent, Wine & Style

“White flowers” often are invoked in the descriptions of a good many white wines. Rheingau Rieslings come to mind, as do better chardonnays from Chablis and a great many Alsatian wines, particularly Pinot Blancs and Gewürztraminers. As the weather…

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Exciting News!

from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine

As always we have the extreme pleasure of bringing you news that will delight or trouble, depending on your tastes and expectations.
Without further ado, here is the latest:

1. Madonna who has been rumoured with issuing her own celebrity scent for eve…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , News, game | Comments Off 


And the Grab Bag Winner Is….

from greeneyes @ Sweet Diva

Nikki C! Congratulations Nikki! Please email me at sweetdivablog@yahoo.com with your name and address.Thanks to everyone who entered. I’ll be holding another grab bag drawing in the next few weeks!

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Scent of the Day

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

L’Heure Bleue (1912) GuerlainNotes: bergamot, aniseed, carnation, orange blossom, heliotrope, Bulgarian rose, tuberose, iris, vanilla and muskDusk, 1977-1978, Leland Bell

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Scent of the Day

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

L’Heure Bleue (1912) GuerlainNotes: bergamot, aniseed, carnation, orange blossom, heliotrope, Bulgarian rose, tuberose, iris, vanilla and muskDusk, 1977-1978, Leland Bell

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Smell is a potent wizard

from Roxana @ Illuminated Perfume

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.”- Helen KellerThe Perfume Inside a Poem two week project comes to a close today. Can you hear me sighing? It has been such a pleasure to parti…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Gratitude, Perfume Inside the Poem | Comments Off 


What is Jhumpa Lahiri’s hook?

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

“Among the Brownstone Brooklyn novelists made good, there’s one thing that sets Jhumpa Lahiri proudly apart. She is a succinct realist writer in an era of attention-getting maneuvers. Stylistically, she doesn’t have a hook: no genre bending, no com…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Literature | Comments Off 

Good News re Perfume Oils

from Ayala Sender @ SmellyBlog

Due to the growing demand for oil based perfumes, I have decided to offer as many as my perfumes as possible in this formulation. It may mean more work for me (not all of the essences readily dissolve in this medium), but it will be well worth it, as t…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , News, Perfume Oils | Comments Off 


Perfume Notes

from Oh, True Apothecary @ Oh, True Apothecary!

I spent a good deal of Saturday afternoon staring out at the sea. Thinking.I thought about the words ‘I am a perfumer’. Just that for a while. Then I asked myself, ‘Well, am I a perfumer?’Yes. Yes, I am a perfumer.Saturday was a day of revelations. Abo…

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Average Person vs Perfumista

from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine

Sometimes a question is not just a question. It includes its own answer and some surplus connotations as well. How can this theory be applied to perfume discussion? Here is how: “Do you think the average person on the street would like Chanel Bois des …

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Bois des Îles, Chanel, average, discussion, opinion, perfumista | Comments Off 

Average Person vs Perfumista

from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine

Sometimes a question is not just a question. It includes its own answer and some surplus connotations as well. How can this theory be applied to perfume discussion? Here is how: “Do you think the average person on the street would like Chanel Bois des …

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Bois des Îles, Chanel, average, discussion, opinion, perfumista | Comments Off 

Perfume Brief

from Zz @ LZP

Memory and DesireMy contribution to this wonderful project went up yesterday. And to Heather. Can you hear the hands clapping. You have done an amazing job.I was not at all surprised by the diversity of vision, presented by the other perfumers. In fact…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Art, Life and Perfume, Perfume, Poetry, inspiration, natural perfume | Comments Off 


Whatever Happened to Sin?

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

“That picture of a vengeful God excoriating humanity for the tiniest transgressions has largely disappeared; love is once again seen as a more powerful persuader than fear. But something curious has happened to sin: in a matter of decades it has droppe…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Commentary, Philosophy, Society | Comments Off 

The American Graces

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

Female Artist-Adventurers: Joni, Carly, Carole”They came of age—and to music stardom—in the 60s and 70s: Carole King, the sensual Earth Mother; Joni Mitchell, the bohemian risktaker; and Carly Simon, the glamorous iconoclast. Today they are activis…

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March 31, 2008 | Filed Under , Books, Music, Women | Comments Off 

Perfume Review: Vero Kern Onda

from Colombina (Marina) @ Perfume-Smellin' Things Perfume Blog

Continuing with the theme of earthy perfumes for spring, today I am talking about one of my relatively recent discoveries in the genre, Onda by Vero Kern. Swiss perfumer, whom Andy Tauer reverently calls his mentor, Vero Kern started Vero Profumo with three fragrances, of which Onda is my favorite.

With notes of vetiver, ginger, mace and coriander, Onda is described by the creator as “a flying

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Perfume Review: Vero Kern Onda

from Colombina (Marina) @ Perfume-Smellin' Things Perfume Blog

Continuing with the theme of earthy perfumes for spring, today I am talking about one of my relatively recent discoveries in the genre, Onda by Vero Kern. Swiss perfumer, whom Andy Tauer reverently calls his mentor, Vero Kern started Vero Profumo with three fragrances, of which Onda is my favorite.

With notes of vetiver, ginger, mace and coriander, Onda is described by the creator as “a flying

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Le Dunce

from March @ Perfume Posse

 
It’s peak allergy season, and I’ve responded by wearing tried and true fragrances for a few days, because bad allergies put me at the razor edge of migraine. I’ve got tons of samples calling out to me (thanks Kelly and Maria!), but we’re going to be a little …

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Dumbasses, Vanity and Aging | Comments Off 

Sniffer Dogs: Keeping You Safe or Invading Your Privacy?

from M.C. @ Scent Signals

Found a fascinating article about the use of sniffer dogs and other scent-sensing devices in the security industry in today’s Guardian UK newspaper. What clues do your body’s scent signals give away? As the following quote shows, the latest technology…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Current Posts | Comments Off 


Liz Zorn: Perfume in a Poem

from Heather @ memory & desire

Edgar Degas: L’absinthe (The Absinthe Drinkers) In a Station of the Metro The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough. - Ezra Pound - I went through a Lost Generation phase in my teens. And have always been a fan of Ezra Po…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Perfume, Poetry, fantasy perfumes, musings, perfumers, perfumers on poetry, poems | Comments Off 

2008 fragrance anniversaries

from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine

Several significant fragrance anniversaries are scattered through 2008: the House of Guerlain’s 180th year (to mark which a new men’s scent is in the works), L’Air du Temps’ 60th and the 30th for several other classic scents: Polo, Mûre et Mus…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Guerlain, Nina Ricci, anniversaries, azzaro, habit de metal, l'air du temps, mure et musc, polo | Comments Off 

2008 fragrance anniversaries

from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine

Several significant fragrance anniversaries are scattered through 2008: the House of Guerlain’s 180th year (to mark which a new men’s scent is in the works), L’Air du Temps’ 60th and the 30th for several other classic scents: Polo, Mûre et Mus…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Guerlain, Nina Ricci, anniversaries, azzaro, habit de metal, l'air du temps, mure et musc, polo | Comments Off 

Narcotic Venus - Nasomatto - Review

from Victoria @ - Victoria's Own -

Narcotic Venus Extract de Parfum at $148 for 30ml (1oz) may be the most expensive fragrance I have ever purchased. But then again the funds used were birthday money, so the guilt is far less. The whole intent of birthday money is to buy something you…

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Scent of the Day

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

Parure (1975) GuerlainTop Notes: Plum, bergamot, fruits, hesperides, greens Heart Notes: Rose, lilac, jasmine, lily of the valley, jonquil, narcissus, orris Base Notes: Oakmoss, patchouli, spices, amber, leather June Newton, Andrèe P…

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Scent of the Day

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

Parure (1975) GuerlainTop Notes: Plum, bergamot, fruits, hesperides, greens Heart Notes: Rose, lilac, jasmine, lily of the valley, jonquil, narcissus, orris Base Notes: Oakmoss, patchouli, spices, amber, leather June Newton, Andrèe P…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Perfume | Comments Off 

Of all the Flowers in the world

from Bryan @ Perfume Posse

No this is not another post on tuberose, although Shakespeare’s character perhaps got it wrong with the rest of that line.  (I do adore rose, though).  Spring has sprung and now I am forced to bite my tongue regarding the chill in the air.  I try not to complain, but …

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Perfume Review | Comments Off 

Celebs Have Big Heads

from Lou @ Moving and Shaking

“I was quickly to become weary of my encounters with celebrities, which were endless. There tended to be remarkable similarities in the breed. On the whole, celebrities, I discovered, have large craniums - literally big heads (if you took a…

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March 30, 2008 | Filed Under , Books, Urbanities | Comments Off 

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