Jijide Fragrances
By the time I discovered Jijide at Esxence 2025, I already had a sense I’d enjoy their fragrances. Several Italian perfume enthusiasts had given Riso and Grano ...
Category: Interviews
Eros Rose Fragrances
Sometimes, all it takes to pique my interest in something is a brief but sincere description from someone who truly loves it. This is what happened with the fra...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
The Alloy Studio Fragrances
I’ll always fondly remember the introductory email that Byson Ammons sent me in the fall of 2023. As an independent perfumer, he had just launched The Alloy Stu...
St. Clair Scents
I’ve loved St. Clair’s fragrances for several years. My perfumer friend Kaitlyn “Kait” ni Donovan introduced me to the brand, praising the sensibility, talent, ...
studioScent Fragrances
I am always searching for unique artisanal fragrances, so I was thrilled to discover studioScent, a woman-owned, Black-owned brand founded by clever self-taught...
House of Mammoth Fragrances
House of Mammoth is a remarkable artisanal brand featuring unique fragrances that blend materials in unexpected ways, including extraordinary twists on the gour...