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...
La Fleur By Livvy Onam
“Onam is not just another fragrance creation” is the first thing Olivia Larson told me about her most recent creation and the latest addition to Tales of India,...
My Words Elsewhere
The past few months have been busy for several reasons. I haven’t been as active on my blog, but I’m excited to share some of the writing projects I’ve been inv...
I Sniff Before I Sleep’s 5th Birthday
I Sniff Before I Sleep turns 5 this month! From perfume reviews to scent memories to brand overviews to interviews, I’ve loved exploring the world of perf...
Der Duft Playground
What types of fragrances do you enjoy wearing in the summer or hot weather in general? As fragrance writers and reviewers, we’ve often posed this question to ou...
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...
Wit & West Caldera Flower
Wit & West are back with Caldera Flower, a heavenly and decadent floral fragrance that draws inspiration from the lush beauty of the Baru National Park in C...
Esxence 2025 – MASTERS OF DREAMS
Esxence 2025 was all about delightful scent fantasies. It was a tribute to the perfumers, scent designers, and other keepers of fragrant stories who can draw di...