An Artisan Chocolate and Fragrance Ritual
I love perfume and I love chocolate, so discovering ways to bring the two together through meaningful pairings, tastings, or rituals is a sublime feat. One of m...
Esxence 2026 – SENSING THE WORLD
Once again, Milan hosted Esxence – The Art Perfumery Event, the world-renowned event dedicated to artistic perfumery. Held from June 3 to 6 at the Milan Conven...
The Tilted Chair Olfactory Collection
Having a blog and a presence on social media has allowed me to connect with perfumers, creative directors, writers, collectors, and even artists from all walks ...
IPBA 2026: My First International Perfume Bottle Association Convention
The annual convention of the International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) was hosted in the heart of Chicago from April 23 to April 26, 2026, welcoming colle...
ERIS Parfums Mother’s Milk
One of the unexpected pleasures of my childhood was Galatine, individually wrapped Italian candies with a distinct milk flavor. I say it was unexpected because ...
Shibby Magee by Carrie Kabak: A Novel to Savor Through Smell, Taste, and Tale-Telling (And a Fragrance Pairing!)
A few days ago, I wrote a Goodreads review of Shibby Magee by Carrie Kabak, a novel about a woman chef’s journey through trauma, abandonment, and chaos, all the...
Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive Fragrances
My first interview of 2026 is with artisan perfumer Shawn Maher, founder and perfumer of Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive. I first heard of Shawn’s brands in 2...
Reflections on my Collection
This past year was challenging in many ways, but in my experience, perfume always brings joy and hardly ever disappoints. One of the best things about 2025 was ...
Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances
One of the things I love about independent perfumery is the opportunity to explore the work of talented people from every part of the world. The indie scene is ...
Autumn 2025 Sampling
Being part of the fragrance community (or many fragrance communities, I should say) fills my life with delightful scents, incredible discoveries, and many oppor...