Category: Miscellaneous
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Monthly Musings: On Approach, July 2016
This month I have had intensive thoughts about the notion and practise of reviewing fragrances. I want to begin writing monthly musings because whilst I like writing in an academic style (serious, serious, and serious!) – there is always so much that goes beyond and behind a finalised blog post.…
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On Oud: Grandawood Agarwood
I was inspired to really delve my nose into agarwood oils, and I figured it was only a matter of time until I’d do so. Anyone interested in perfume, professionally or as a hobbyist, realises quickly that a rose isn’t just rose – just as an addition of incense or amber in…
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Guest Post: Portia Turbo on Tauer Perfumes
A special surprise for readers: A guest post from the ever-so-venerable Portia. Please welcome Portia of APJ to the Olfactics blog …We’re close. Hey there Olfactics crew, Liam and I have done a blog swap today so you can check him out over on Australian Perfume Junkies. Why? Well there is some…
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A Moment with Carlos Huber (Arquiste)
It’s my pleasure to introduce Carlos Huber to Olfactics, Creative Director and founder of Arquiste. I had the delight of sitting down with Mr. Huber to discuss all things scent related, and to smell his new fragrance NANBAN, which just recently launched in Australia. Arquiste is a brand I have…
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An Argument for Olfactory Art
We have for a long time now treated the sense of smell as a commercial exercise. It has become the most neglected and under-appreciated sense in our repertoire. Almost everyone nowadays agrees with the notion that music, regardless of type, is an ‘art’, as well as visual art, dance and…
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A Moment with Criminal Elements
After much dilly-dallying deciding what to do to celebrate the blog’s one year anniversary, I had finally reached a decision. I had decided to celebrate perfumery unconstrained by the commercial and reflect back at the very essence of perfume – scent. I can often be led astray by perfume fairytales…
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A Moment with Andy Tauer (Tauer & Tauerville)
You can’t help but to just adore Andy Tauer. I will admit I am relatively new to his works, that is, I’ve only just moved beyond the stunningly beautiful L’Air Du Desert Marocain onto his other great works. Incense Rose is my current favourite! Andy is cordial and convivial – always. In a…
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Hyper-Natural Scent from Design to Art by Chandler Burr
Hyper-Natural wrapped up late November – and I loved every bit of the experience and the exhibition. I think Hyper-Natural is important for me personally. If I had to thank one individual in the fragrance world, it would immediately be Chandler Burr. Looking back, I can thank Chandler for many of…
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