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I could smell that it was hinoki cypress

Posted by Robin on 7 July 2021 Leave a Comment

One of my most vivid fragrance memories was on a beach in Yakushima, where I found a big piece of driftwood that washed up on the shore. I scratched it with my fingers and I could smell that it was hinoki cypress, which was not from the island itself but travelled through the ocean to reach me. I don't normally believe in signs but it was a beautiful moment that made me feel like I was on the right path.

— Perfumer Barnabé Fillion talks about the inspiration for Aesop Hwyl. Read more in Meet Barnabé Fillion, The Perfumer Behind Aesop's New Othertopias Fragrances at Tatler Asia.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2021 3 Comments

From Thymes, the Fresh-cut Basil Sink Set: "Conveniently packaged and perfect for gifting, ceramic Sink Set caddy includes Fresh-cut Basil Hand Wash and Hand Lotion. Clean and invigorating, this scent cultivates a backyard herb garden indoors in any season. Deeply cleansing without drying out skin, Hand Wash formula contains vegetable protein and extracts of lemon balm leaf and parsley that removes odors and creates a clean, fragrant lather on hands. Hand Lotion is rich in emollients, and leaves skin soft and smooth through shea butter, aloe, and extracts of fennel seed, parsley and lemon balm." 266ml x 2, $34 at Thymes.

Tea flavored ice cream

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2021 15 Comments

How to make no-churn tea-infused ice cream.

L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Orient ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2021 21 Comments

L’Artisan Parfumeur has launched L’Orient, a new collection of five fragrances: Bois des Sables, Contes du Levant, Fables d’Orient, Légendes du Cèdre and Ode à l’Oudh…

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Tuesday scent of the day 7/6

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2021 162 Comments

It’s Tuesday and National Fried Chicken Day. Birthdays: Frida Kahlo, Hilary Mantel. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Berdoues Assam of India for today’s heat advisory (we’re expecting heat index values between 100 to 104). Tea at the moment is an iced latte with a bit of nutmeg.

Reminder: on 7/9 we’re honoring Ice Cream month…

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