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In which I go to sephora…

…and save you the trouble.I’ll start with the non-perfume findings, because those are way more positive. And also because it’s my turn to add a cent or two of my thoughts to the much talked about Wall Street Journal article. Since it relates nicely t…

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Ayala’s 2006 Interview on PerfumeCritic.com

Due to popular demand, and the fact that this interview was erased along with all the previous material on PerfumeCritic.com, I am posting here the original interview, which took place November 8th, 2006, and was published December 5th on PerfumeCritic…

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Niche Perfumers

When I try to explain my interest in niche perfumes and the current explosion of creativity in that area of endeavor, I find that it easiest to relate some stories about the niche perfume makers. Learning about the new perfumers who have been doing …

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Ambrette Seed

A perfume material made from the seeds of a marsh mallow, or hibiscus plant in India, it is often used as a vegetable substitute for musk from animal sources. It has a more floral, sweet smell than deer musk and comes into its own on warm skin, not ha…

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