https://bittermelondreams.com/work daily 0.75 2014-09-10 https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt daily 0.75 2025-07-16 https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/20257/t7lauazs4mfg7qkdyu7m2elkip3wyv monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676532810-B8K5TRC0G7AWNDRQYC83/AF+20060718+keri-1_203678815.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Kerið A 3000-year-old volcanic crater lake with steep red walls and eerie stillness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676565958-HHW8FZPIV658RR5BRTFM/AF+20060718+keri-7_203689417_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Little specks We’re so small, the thought comes into the mind that we are just brief flickers on this windswept plain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676584778-S3D6HF6GZOPDSUWTY5M3/AF+20060718+laugarfjall-and-sujie-kyudttir_203771119_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Laugarfjall From the top of Laugarfjall: a view across ancient ground, vast enough to make time feel small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676654941-0CO9SPWJXKQWO83E0E4C/AF+20060718+sujie-kyudttir_203773072_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Defying Photography Trying to capture that vast and ancient terrain on camera is as elusive as a dream. The feeling was never visual. It was the weird gravity of the air. The way the land whispered something old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676439126-43KYZCQJANIX6TOMKGJU/AF+20060718+gullfoss-1_203708280_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Gullfoss (Golden Falls) Powerful waterfalls, where the Hvítá river plunges in two stages into a deep canyon. The crevice is obscured from view upon approach, so that it looks like the great river simply vanishes into the earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676487818-2E8D89D94GQDE37YPYNT/AF+20060718+hvt_203723964_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - The White River The Hvítá river begins as glacial melt from the Langjökull ice cap and winds its way south, cutting through volcanic rock with steady force https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676418408-09NLM549L55YOKE4OBN7/AF+20060718+fractured-layers-of-rock_203725666_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Fractured Rock The fractured layers of rock read like a slow record of the Earth breaking itself open. Each stratum is a remnant of past eruptions, cooled and cracked under pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676620772-2IYOD9LIQ89LBMK8CCOI/AF+20060718+photographing-the-landscape_203720685_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Heiðarland Looking upon a stretch of Icelandic heath, shaped by wind, stone, and centuries of quiet survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676516295-4ATOMHNJQDJBDYGA4V06/AF+20060718+ingvellir-8_203799836_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Þingvellir At Þingvellir, the Öxará river weaves through grass and stone before feeding into Þingvallavatn lake. The flow is quiet but deliberate, threading through a landscape still pulling itself apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676495546-N1T8TEWDWXGXUVZ8LF2X/AF+20060718+Iceland+7181155-dsc01925_203793987_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Öxará river waterfall in Almannagjá. The Öxará river spills into Almannagjá, the waterfall isn’t towering, but it’s charged with context: water moving through a rift where land and lava all once converged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676660185-TTCL2H3U632WMO8OTTVC/AF+20060718+rock-strata_203780054_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Rock Strata at Þingvellir Where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart, forming visible rifts in the Earth’s surface, laying bare where the land splits and the planet quietly reshapes itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676469877-L00NRBLJPFEMJCYVHR8I/AF+20060718+hrgr-3_203730525_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Hörgr This stone altar used in ceremonies often for sacrifices. It the old Norse connection to the raw forces of nature and the divine without mediation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676589736-1RTQLGI2XOHPCBR1QWTT/AF+20060718+laugarfjall-view_203766437_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Laugarfjall View They sky is immense from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676614142-JLBD21ZWZRY760HDNX7B/AF+20060718+laugarfjall-view_203775788_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Sparse, Wind-Shaped Terrain The land is covered in classic Icelandic heathland vegetation. Lichens dominate the rocks, forming uneven, colorful patches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676420768-XZX5SKV2JYQ0HCGTZQJX/AF+20060718+geysir-4_203744582_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Great Geysir It’s the namesake of all geysers—the original that gave the phenomenon its name. Its eruptions were once towering and unpredictable, reaching up to 70 meters, making it a natural spectacle centuries before tourism existed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676739592-3V6YXJPA1143SPBVQDVS/AF+20060801+geysir_203735544_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Stóri-Geysir There’s a tense stillness just before eruption, a swell of water and then it bursts, a column of steam and boiling water shoots skyward, fast and violent. The ground trembles slightly, the air fills with heat and sulfur. For a moment, you feel like the land is speaking in a language older than sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676773499-OHM518I1V1M4HF3S7EM0/AF+20060801+strokkur_203755894_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Strokkur Strokkur is an active geyser in southwest Iceland that erupts every few minutes, sending a column of steam and water up to 20 meters high. It's steady, reliable, and one of the few geothermal features that performs on a schedule. You don’t watch Strokkur once. You watch it again and again, trying to catch the exact split second the earth loses its grip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676686472-IKJC00KK29K7WKRC5NSG/AF+20060721+evgeni_203820891_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Viking Horses The Icelandic horse is small but sturdy, sure-footed, and unbothered by rough terrain. Brought over by Norse settlers more than a thousand years ago, it’s one of the purest horse breeds in the world—no other horses are allowed into Iceland, and once one leaves, it can’t come back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676707733-AMZUBPQWSZN13CAVN2B8/AF+20060721+view-atop-horse_203824881_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Time Travel Riding an Icelandic horse across this terrain feels less like sightseeing and more like time travel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676713350-BHFWROZPVECQCLHNUJE2/AF+20060721+icelandic-countryside_203826669_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Countryside Small houses scattered across the open countryside, look like afterthoughts in a landscape. They cling to hillsides like they know they’re just temporary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676771902-HAE2S0NZVXQU53RW484O/AF+20060801+laugarfjall-6_203754550_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Laugarfjall Laugarfjall is a hill of geothermal goings on. The ground hisses and you stand back because it’s not clear what it’s planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752676789064-F65TGSV0605510L0AEHE/AF+200600718+alaskan-lupine_203768666_o.jpg boring day trips - Landscape of Ice and Fire - Invasive Beauty Lupines in Iceland are everywhere in summer. They were introduced in the mid-20th century to help fight erosion, and they’re controversial for crowding out native mosses and low-growing plants. Most native flowers here are low, subtle, and easily missed in a landscape built more for stone than bloom. https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/20256/museumhighlights monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371618519-D9RLHKTGEN3ECVBPB24P/Euphronios_Krater_%288254576758%292.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Euphronius Krater Terracotta calyx-krater, Signed by Euxitheos, Euphronios, ca. 515 BCE Once one of the Met’s crown jewels, the Euphronios Krater was a showstopper— a 6th-century BCE vase depicting the death of Sarpedon in exquisite red-figure detail. It’s really something when you see the vessel up close. The scene shows Hermes overseeing Sleep and Death carrying the fallen hero off the battlefield, while the reverse features Athenian youths arming themselves—melding myth and reality in pioneering narrative style. Turns out, this piece had been looted from an Etruscan tomb near Cerveteri in the 1970s. After years of denials, pressure, and paperwork, the Met gave it back to Italy in 2008. Glad I got to spend so much time with it, though of course, stealing is wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371638872-UW6LLEP8DV52F70MT8R5/MMA+1+Mirror+Bearer.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Mayan Figure Mirror-bearer, Mayam artists, 410–650 CE Carved around 5-7th century CE, it’s one of the rarest surviving Maya wood sculptures. He’s decked out in elaborate jade jewelry, a woven skirt, and once held an inlaid mirror plaque—a ceremonial “reflector of power.” The figure posed both ritual importance and divinatory weight for the court, though time has left only traces of its vibrant paint and glint. It’s quite something to see this a courtier frozen in a moment mid‑gesture, mid-expression. I had read that he was a ritual figure who was calling upon the god Chaac to bring rain. But now the Met website makes no mention of this, so perhaps new scholarship has prevailed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371648042-R19A8OAMUDYLF56ZTHPH/MMA+1+Olmec.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Jade Mask Face, Olmec artist(s), 900–400 BCE This was not an official highlight, but I like to refer to it it out because it resembles the mask pendant worn by the Mayan mirror bearer. This jadeite mask depicts the face of a man, but the almond eyes and drawn back snarl suggest an animal deity. Jaguar, maybe? Caught in that transition point when man transforms into divine being. Fashioned between 900–400 BCE from sacred greenstone, the stone was coaxed by patient grinding into something nearly breathless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751438057535-VM68V4AT5ZGH4TFT45T5/Atrium.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Sculpture Atrium The Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court On one side of the court is the facade of the original entrance to museum when it opened in 1880. Today, it functions more like a passage: a light-filled hall lined with Roman sculptures, most of them copies of lost Greek originals. The figures grace the open space beneath a high glass ceiling and sunlight streaming in. You might be drawn by the natural light and the scale of the space. I would typically bring guests through this passage en route to medieval, with an offhand comment on how the museum is a layered archive of architectural ambitions. What started in 1880 as a modest stone box facing Fifth Avenue has grown, annex by annex, into a cluster of galleries, period rooms, courtyards, and glass-roofed courts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371655272-7NG9B53E6LK5JGX3Z4YK/2+Kirtlington.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Dining with the Dashwoods Dining room from Kirtlington Park, 1748 One of the museum’s more than 20 period rooms, this mid-18th-century English dining room was originally part of Kirtlington Park, built for Sir James Dashwood—and then brought over and reassembled in this gallery. Plaster ceiling panels celebrate the seasons, Boucher landscapes hang above a marble mantel, and gilt-bronze hardware and oak floors from the original estate complete the effect. It’s hard to imagine what happened that the Dashwoods sold an entire room of their estate, and had it carted off piece by piece. It’s a time capsule you can step into—wood, plaster, marble, and light arranged to make you momentarily forget you’re in New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371662834-IZJ9I63ND4XL3ACFWBVQ/3+Virgin+and+Child.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Seat of Wisdom Virgin and Child in Majesty French ca. 1175–1200 Carved from walnut and touched with color, this humble throne-figure of Mary and Jesus isn’t tender or maternal. It belongs to a Romanesque tradition where symbolism ruled over naturalism. Mary serves as the Sedes Sapientiae, the Seat of Wisdom; Christ, a small, frontal king already divine and teaching. Oversized features and rigid symmetry emphasize spiritual authority over human emotion. Made for ritual, not intimacy, it offered order, not comfort. Unlike later Gothic works, this figure doesn’t reflect feeling—it holds fast to the eternal. Behind her shoulder, there is a little door that hints at hidden relics—probably meant for procession. I generally avoid works of religious devotion, but I like the mystery/puzzle aspect of this piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371666457-6JWO0C7WWWEMOGZGV529/3+Choir.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Golden Gate Choir screen from the Cathedral of Valladolid, Rafal Amezúa, 1763 Not a official but a sneaky highlight on my tour. It was just in the next room from the Virgin and Child, and so unavoidably gigantic you had to say something. This towering choir screen once stood in Valladolid Cathedral—fifty-two feet of iron, gold leaf, and baroque restraint. Built in 1763 by Rafael Amezúa, it was equal parts barrier and spectacle. In the 20th century, it was pulled from its original place and acquired by William Randolph Hearst. The Met acquired it later, re-erecting it in its current gallery, where it seems to belong, now filtering nothing but light and footsteps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371672196-MR2G0N7VRXEXL9GZ1783/Kunz+Lochner.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - German Court Armor Armor, Armorer Kunz Lochner, German 1548 A compact set of field and tournament armor, this garniture was meant for a duke. The inscription reads “In Christ I trust wholly.” Because of the expense, armor is social standing in embossed metal. Every pauldron and cuirass piece still feels calibrated for display. Still armor is a fascination form of art, because it is a study in movement and survival. German armor was precision-forged steel built to deflect, crush, and survive close-range trauma. It’s anatomical, industrial, a form-fitted exoskeleton with fluting to reinforce against impact. Some echo the natural engineering and articulation of animals such as armored fish or, say, a lobster’s tail: flexible, defensive, and precise. Even centuries later, you can still see the logic of the body underneath the polish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751412751373-JQGRL7O5APRS6G7ZR8SB/armor.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Revival Yoroi Armor (Yoroi), Japanese, 18th century Not a highlight, but a one that I point out to contrast with the Kunz Lochner work. From Japan, this is also armor for show.—it’s a revivalist piece, crafted in the 18th century to echo the 12th-century yoroi style. Japanese armor is about movement and spectacle. Built from lacquered leather, silk lacing, and small iron or steel plates, it’s light, flexible, and layered like a folding screen. It reads more like architecture than machinery—designed for archery on horseback, not full-contact melee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371694796-JRJLYE4CVXYUQQ6DLENX/Louis_Comfort_Tiffany_-_Autumn_Landscape_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Autumn Light Autumn Landscape Tiffany Studios Attributed to Agnes F. Northrop American 1923–24 This late-career Tiffany window captures late-afternoon light through autumn foliage. Commissioned for a Boston mansion in 1923 but never installed. Louis Comfort Tiffany reinvented the art of stained glass. Before him, the process was mostly about outlines and color fills. The studio, led by artists like Agnes Northrop, turned glass into a painter’s medium. They painted using glass—they layered it, bent it, wrinkled it, captured light inside it. Tiffany pioneered Favrile glass, where color is in the material, not applied on top. His team used (stacking sheets), drapery glass (folded while molten), and confetti glass (flecked with color like leaf litter). All together this creates a window that glows, with landscapes of depth that blur into abstraction, trees shimmer, and skies becomes mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371791300-A014T7B6LHL7TP46UXG2/Dendur.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Manhattan's Sandstone Temple The Temple of Dendur, Roman Period, 10 BCE This is not a highlight, but the tour walks through this gallery, because can you believe they brought a whole temple, from Egypt? Even a minor one. Reassembled after UNESCO saved it from Lake Nasser (Aswan Dam project), Egypt gifted it to the U.S. in the 1960s. The carvings show papyrus and lotus rising from the Nile, the sun-disc of Horus overhead, and Caesar Augustus himself represented as pharaoh making offerings—layers of Roman politics wrapped in Egyptian ritual. No longer on the Nile, instead presiding over its own reflecting pool and backlit with Manhattan light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371837450-XYF6UF580L02Z4J57EDK/Egypt.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Scene from a Silent River Travelling Boat, Middle Kingdom, ca. 1981–1975 B.C. Meketre was a top official in Thebes during Egypt’s 11th–12th Dynasties. Around 1980 BCE, he was entombed with 24 wooden models tucked into a hidden chamber—boats, cattle stables, granaries, slaughterhouses, bakers, brewers, offering bearers—all miniature scenes of daily life on his estate. This travel boat is carved in wood with paint, linen, and gesso, depicting a holding steward, a blind harpist, a lookout, helmsman, and twelve oarsmen . It's both snapshot and stage direction: everyone has a job, even in miniature. In dead-silent detail, it recreates a crew at work—against wind, toward ceremony, toward rebirth upbound . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371843349-V5XX4FPFDX257URJKR9C/Ding.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Shang Dynasty Ding Ding tripod cauldron, China, 12th–11th c BCE This bronze ding—a tripodal cauldron—was a central fixture in Shang dynasty ritual. Bold and solemn in its bronze cast, the bowl rises on three sturdy legs and two massive handles, its surface carved with bold taotie masks and spiral motifs. The taotie is one of the most enigmatic and persistent motifs in ancient Chinese art—especially on Shang and Zhou ritual bronzes like the ding. It typically shows a symmetrical, staring face: bulging eyes, curling horns or ears, fangs or tusks, and no lower jaw. It looks like it’s watching, or maybe waiting. Scholars have been trying to figure it out for centuries. I imagine that this creates in the bronze an interface between divine and mortal worlds, to hold food offerings and assert authority over land and spirits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751434274650-NGKPO6VE2O4JRYI37LSN/Buddha.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo), China, ca. 1319 Not a highlight on my tour, but I made it a point to walk past this impressive room. Set against a vast clay-and-linen wall nearly 25 feet tall, this depiction of the Medicine Buddha painted by Zhu Haogu in Shanxi, China. Bhaisajyaguru is revered in Mahāyāna Buddhism as the divine healer and spiritual physician of both body and soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371859485-F6VEDESFRX6FR678ZUG5/Caravaggio.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - An Intimate Concert The Musicians, Caravaggio, Italian, 1597 We see a carefully arranged allegory of music (there’s Cupid picking grapes in the corner), painted with the raw precision. The young men, including Caravaggio himself, are caught mid-concert, earthy and unidealized, their expressions a mix of focus and sensuality. At that time, I was so drawn to the audacity of Caravaggio, a bad boy who singularly embraced a new kind of realism. He dragged sacred scenes into the grit of streetlight and sweat. His saints had dirty feet. His Madonnas looked like neighbors. Caravaggio didn’t flatter the divine. He made it look startlingly human. In The Musicians, Caravaggio applies his radical realism: the intimate, distracted focus of young men tuning instruments, adjusting posture, half-aware of being watched. The figures are myth-adjacent , but they feel entirely present, unpolished, alive. Music here is treated as a human activity—sensual, imperfect, absorbed in itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751371867502-FJXQRCJ3X8I0G233DCPT/Hortense.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Hortense Fiquet Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress, Paul Cézanne, French, 1888–90 Admit it, there’s something weird about this portrait. Cezanne painted his wife a number of times, and this is the most formally ambitious, placing Hortense in a slightly skewed interior that feels both intimate and unstable. She anchors a complex spatial puzzle—mirror, drapery, cushion—yet remains emotionally distant, her eyes unreadable and posture erect. Cézanne’s feelings toward his wife seem complicated at best. He painted her dozens of times, yet she rarely looks relaxed. In portraits like this one, her presence is firm but remote—rendered with care, but little warmth. In refusing to flatter or idealize Hortense, he made her image all the more unforgettable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751436175633-BZVJRMKU04USHXLEGJ0K/Gudea.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Statue of Gudea Named “Gudea, the man who built the temple, may his life be long”, Neo-Sumerian, ca. 2090 BCE We weren’t allow to exceed the hour or to include more than 10 highlights. My tour concluded with Madame Cezanne, however, I would sometimes do a sneaky encore. This statue of Gudea was not on the tour because of the questions of authenticity—particularly focused on the inscriptions. While dozens of statues of Gudea have been recovered from controlled excavations, some others surfaced on the art market in the early 20th century, lacking archaeological context including this one. The problem is, there is a statue of Gudea in the Louvre bearing the same name, and scholars argue that an ancient Mesopotamian would never inscribe two different statues with identical eponyms. Scholars have raised concerns that, while the statue mimic the stylistic hallmarks of genuine Gudea representations the inscriptions deviate from expected norms. However, in this work, the material and tool marks suggest ancient workmanship. Diorite is extremely hard to carve. Experts in ancient stonework have pointed out that the tool marks, polish, and wear on the Met statue are consistent with ancient techniques and timelines. If it’s a forgery, it’s a very convincing one, requiring not technical skill with difficult materials, but also deep linguistic knowledge. If I remember rightly, the artist writing the inscription was able to make a pun in neo-Sumerian! In any case, I see that this statue is no longer on view, so perhaps in the last couple of decades, more questions of authenticity came to light? This bookends nicely the Euphronius Krater, as both these works reflect larger questions about how museums acquired ancient objects in the 20th century—often through dealers, with little documentation, and in a climate of competitive collecting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1751301361289-F0W9J46RL4LTOL0AX7IY/AF+2005+greek-lion_245084943_o.jpg boring day trips - Home Is Where the Art Is - Greek Lion Marble lions like this one often stood guard at tombs, placed at either end of a grand facade as watchful sentinels for the dead. 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The museum is less a repository of things than a rehearsal space for attention. It teaches you that looking is an act of relationship, not consumption. https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/20256/capedaguilar monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750901026353-BVPLUM7XB5R4WUHQDO3S/AF%2B20210722%2BD%2527Aguilar%2B2250.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Kau Pei Chau About 50 meters from the main island, you have a view of the uninhabited Kau Pei Chau 狗髀洲, a peculiar name that translates to “dog’s thigh” or “dog’s buttock.” Who came up with that? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867538106-MZI853B6IVEP1JN0XTL6/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2138.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Whale Skeleton A juvenile fin whale lost its pod and entered Victoria Harbour in 1955 before being euthanized by police. Marine biologists from HKU reconstructed its skeleton for scientific study and in 1991, installed it at Cape D’Aguilar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867552760-IOGVBCKWBEJ7YI228LW1/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2144.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Not Miss Willy Over decades exposed to storms, salt, and sun, the bones of HK’s whale suffered damage. After our visit, the original bones have been moved to the museum, while a lightweight, typhoon-resistant 3D-printed replica takes its original place outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867588881-BGPALIW4KI2MYB1QKENT/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2151.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - A Change of Pace Escaping the city, finding geologic time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867641331-ZVHHRCTIOUKALZ9RSIII/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2159.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Sea Arch Crab Cave is a natural arch blasted out by persistent waves. 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View from the SWIMS research facility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867998420-68ZCRXEZ1DK1OISGLKW4/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2258.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Ancient Texts Wish I could decipher the history in these rocks, unfortunately not nearly proficient enough to read the language of the cape’s jagged terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867587031-TFOC5BVF3FR4UX1JFVIK/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2148.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Lapsed Learning A geologist explained all of this, but I have forgotten. Looking at these photos now is like looking back at college notebooks, which now read like cryptic code. Anyhoo, the different colors, texture, cracks, and folding of the rock, these details reveal how the rocks formed and how they’ve changed over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867684523-L2OPQM2PGBE7AODBSZY4/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2227.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Tenacious Hangers-On The gastropods that wash upon and cling onto the rock, are exposed, submerged, dried, and battered. Such persistent things. It’s a crap shoot whether they survive, even a few feet in length make a difference in terms of temperature and changes in water level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867684922-D79UAR49T2A5AYYSD012/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2235.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Nice Rock Formation How did this happen? Volcanic tantrum? Water prying open the seams? Sea creatures leaving footprints? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867873846-TGN1USMDKEAXZK5IXMZ8/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2251.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - At the Edges They cling where the sea lets go. A closer look shows rock surfaces crowded with life all adapted to the rhythm of the tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867718759-YU3FSBPB03PVCXKYPKYU/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2236.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - A Long Story Each layer a sentence, pressed into stone by pressure and patience. Don’t fully understand the story, it is assuredly long, and we’ve only arrived somewhere mid-chapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750867851782-2LMLKVTBDZUL2IPB0NLZ/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2253.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - Geologic Timeline Rocks cutting across each, patterns that tell a timeline of the rock's formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1750868005263-MGXLKRAS5J0BRFBMR700/AF+20210722+D%27Aguilar+2301.jpg boring day trips - In Medias Res: Drama of Stone and Sea - A Closer Look The intertidal zone here is dense with life. 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Ancient stone walls and weathered towers stand resilient at Launceston Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979800636-2YQYND8CH9EN8LLX8YZ2/20050621+Cornwall+Cottages+Green.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Cornwall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979762275-5EQJQK0SR9LNORWGILCI/20050620+rocky+cliff.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Green landscape, rocky hills A green thought in a green shade --WS Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980057992-1Y8KG48D4RTFM53VNWJS/22161151+Sujatha+exploring+Cornwall+Coast.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Forging Ahead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979867857-R0RLLRLUWF54MV6USBUU/20050625+green+fields.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Gentle Hills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980225027-TXXU3KVQD0CT9PJRB86C/22172290+crackington+haven+coast.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - St Genny's https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979998124-H98XX3BHVKQNLP31R4WH/22160135+View+from+Thatchaways+Cootage.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - View from Thatchaways https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980046764-C8ZRA92UZ8ED2PC06NQB/22161150+Crackington+Haven+Beach.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Salt of the Earth Over the cliffs, and high rocks stealing, Like lost dreams I once knew. --Charles Causley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979986124-MKHSLME0J2SZ3C4VVDZE/22160133+crackington-haven.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Crackington Haven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979897431-M4GO3PSI6LHJQIC99DNT/20052206+fingers+of+light+Cornwall.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Beautiful Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980034996-4R6GUQC2FLMZGJAV5MZ2/22160830+rocky+beach.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Rocky Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980005251-961WAME0QSAIZ66HAHNO/22160136+a+look+inside+the+cottage.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Kitchen Table at the Cottage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979862682-WR7FXLZU76H9NPBR501O/20050621+Trevigue.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Trevigue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979931993-XD6N1XL7NTP2OTUMOEID/20052506+Surangi+Mark+Wedding+Ladies.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Wedding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980185197-R0RPY9ZH7ZV7AVK2EDJX/22166731+Cornwall+Bird.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Bird And all the gulls go wheeling, wheeling Through that salt air, that stinging blue Charles Causley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979856239-3GJ16Q2T5IHGZUUSGIRF/20050621+stgennys+cows.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Cows at St Genny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979773178-2F4OR7OHV416PGIEG5ON/20050620+running+sheep.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Running Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979749454-QOB9K29WECQLS8WIQIHG/20050620+Lone+sheep.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Standing Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725979966266-W46XUAQC3HX6PNW049LW/20052706+stgennys+bull.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Bull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980214016-DY5ULVAA8MTLOLW6SU86/22167991+Cow+and+calf.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Nursing Calf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980213407-RSROPG00JS1MANG0RNP1/22167992+stgennys+cows.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Lots of Cows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980226636-QCNZGK30DAHEQHR02ZXR/22172290+stgennys+cows.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - More Cows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1728911359981-NBHRJZPDK24O5UV36H13/20050620+Cornish+shore.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Coast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1725980071759-FPIY6IOSTPKE5N16OWET/22161154+Moonrise.jpg boring day trips - Over Sea, Under Stone - Moonrise at Crackington Haven https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/2018/12/11/urisabakisho monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544542905385-FTBXD8VWXLS5HF0QMCMT/aDSC_0231.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Opening the door to times past It’s the nature of revisiting childhood places, so please excuse this writer for inserting into the post so much personal history— details that may not be so useful or relatable for the Boring Day-Tripper (unless you happen to be Jars). Even without the personal connection, UriSabakisho is a fine boring place to visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543528709-BEC6GEO7WDD9N4JM1T5R/aDSC_0246.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - UriSabakisho It’s a bit smaller than I remembered and not as grand. From both a historical and personal view, I’m happy the government preserved these Japanese houses, even the modest less-important ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544542618152-IVG2AKE6E26EZA0SWGGE/27746257697_774e83a14c_o.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Shelling peas by the window Grandma used to sit here with the sunlight over her shoulders, shelling peas. Jars remembers different details of that time. Even though I don’t recall, I feel like I can still picture it so clearly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543058008-IHNK202A7PFR1II4F22E/aDSC_0234.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Time traveling Mama was fairly quiet though I could see that she enjoyed being back in her childhood home. At times, I would see her glancing off in a direction and I could only imagine the thoughts going through her head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543172637-GDH3PEAT1V8HYXG6DPIA/aDSC_0238.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Grandma's lace curtains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543484754-40UGW86ZMK200WAEOO3L/aDSC_0251.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - The Palm They were both so happy to see that the tree was still there in the back yard. Mama said, “Make sure you get the palm in the photo. It’s important.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543588596-PXQGBYKH89KVHQIQ750V/aDSC_0255.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Standing tall It was impossible to get the entire tree into the photo with Jars and Mama. That’s because it’s really, really tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544632985239-25JQLE6AOR8LPMN079DQ/bdtDSC_0237.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Group photos In old family albums somewhere, there are group portraits taken at different times of us as kids right on these steps. My grandparents liked this spot for group photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543298264-XX7H787MP30C1MS8B1TW/aDSC_0239.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Great Grandma's place across the street Just across the road from Grandpa’s house is his parents’ old home, a Taiwanese-style house with an open central courtyard. Great Grandpa was a doctor. Through the front door, the entryway was a waiting room with pharmacy drawers that reached the ceiling and a counter where, in earlier days, I might see Great Grandma grind up herbs for medicine. No one lives there now, and it’s a pity we didn’t get to go in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544550335064-EAMPGHFB0RT5DSNQ2Y4P/41714535155_00107f9ca1_o.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Civic leaders in Yilan My favorite is the guy with the lampshade on his head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543739998-1F8T0PCAU8LGEDPQTBL7/aDSC_0274.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Tiles We had lunch at 九穀 Kutani, a restaurant in a Japanese-style building. It was originally built during the occupation for the then-head of the Department of Public Affairs. The space is much grander than UriSabakisho but less personal, obviously. No photo of that space here but I did like the tiles embedded in the path outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543779062-E6UFJSF8CBL6FSSO2GZ6/aDSC_0277.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Rocks and rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544543891494-BESLZ319V895RPNQM0EE/aDSC_0278.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Postern Interesting mark on the side entrance of the Yilan Literary Museum. This used to be the residence of former principal of an agricultural school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544060968-OW7A5QCB5CLF6H2Z8YZI/aDSC_0282.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Another Japanese-style building? Why, you’d think these houses are a dime a dozen. But they just happen to be clustered around here because this area was likely an administrative seat back in the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544287179-B2G8JP8IHO2H2O8OTBOH/aDSC_0291.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Moss and stone wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544262302-TVESXR5L55QDX8K4U067/aDSC_0294.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - An odd bird Jars says these birds are pretty common around them parts but they look unusual to me. This guy was minding his own business in the parking lot. I was making him nervous, stalking him with my camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544678314575-O9UMI60GHNQYZL6BELYA/aDSC_0305.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Flights of imagination Jimi Square is the brainchild of artist Jimmy Liao who hails from Yilan. With his picture book illustrations, he transformed the area around old bus depot and railway dormitory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544414067-FAKDM2CVVOJ2B92MCNH4/aDSC_0300.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - A little wall with a little window so you can look out at the other side of the whimsical little park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544550287407-RGPCT0OAAB5W7L6QSHCN/40806878530_447335f8c8_o.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Waiting for the Rabbit Express Bus Feels like you just walked into straight into a Taiwanese children’s book illustration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544855186-EL62E4BKCSSZ8QUD2WNL/aDSC_0314.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Old Walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544748871-5FB0ZGDURWVUQZDSYX54/aDSC_0323.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - At "Happy Station" This is how I feel about 米粉羹 vermicelli stew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544544865328-HTXHLY1P9TFAAMDVXQD7/aDSC_0324.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - 1963 under the railroad ice shop 1963鐵支路腳冰店 is an ice shop that has been around since my mom was in high school. Their mashed taro ice is especially delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544545049957-SDN37FE92UJJ56LNY7IK/aDSC_0336.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Aroma of scallions Jars stopped the car so I could get a good photo of the rainbow. As I walked outside, I was met by the waft of Yilan’s famed sanxing scallions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544545159014-UFQBVHOX0J7HZ90FV4ST/aIMG_3785.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Storm clouds According to the internet, rainy season in Yilan is about 7 months out of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544631343738-97PYUD52CDO5HZBEJ335/5518ec15-f384-4122-86f6-cd14f82874b6.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Taipei Train Station Jars unearthed some old photos of our family in Taiwan. Here’s one of my grandparents and 小舅舅 uncle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544631445154-MGDQPWGYI4LRIQZZ0M8Z/af33a8faa.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Lin family photo Grandma, Mama, aunt and uncles. Not sure where this was taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544631609204-C6W5WT16XTLKEAY0DNO8/305393957_c58d8a044d_o.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Summer excursions in Taiwan This could be my favorite photo. We all look so offbeat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544632240442-QBHNW905PPP7V9G6L0IW/aDSC_0064.jpg boring day trips - Homecoming - Today Grandpa, Mama, Uncle and Jars https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/2018/11/20/ichiharalav monthly 0.5 2018-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289177522-2JHBIJDTYAPXPDD3TR7H/aDSC_0145.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Air freshener & cut flowers for a bit of irony The garden toilet is fully equipped with all the essentials. The air freshener and bit of cut flowers are a touch of irony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289181595-QE8RMR0F37C6AV0KE0YA/aDSC_0143.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - When nature calls... While inside, a thought came to me: “Well, why not just do away with the glass altogether?” And then it started to rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290414784-YOYYKG6QRIY9AHINDXHO/aDSC_0147.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - #bathroomselfie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290498771-S2G2EVVWCR77OY3SCYH0/aDSC_0148.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Secret garden privy is ladies only The door to the fence locks from the inside, transforming the enclosed garden into a 200-sq.-foot stall, the largest in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289790966-BNJVCM4JSC1ZMX59TGZN/aDSC_0124.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Rail enthusiasts rejoice The final leg of the journey takes you aboard a vintage two-car train from Goi Station to Itabu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289657276-NQ5RYNV2V7O428OR05J3/aDSC_0121.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Wild boar Since there is a statue here, I thought: “Surely there must be some special connection between Ichihara and wild boar.” Cursory internet research (in English) yielded no results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289797213-4YLZABPFJ48HEMNG468R/aDSC_0127.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - A bit of nostalgia The retro electric-powered train runs from Goi to Kazusanakano in Yoro Valley, which (from the tourist map provided) offers onsen, waterfalls and natural beauty. Could be good for boring-daytrippers who have time after going to the Itabu public toilet. The all-day pass on the Kominato railway will set you back 1800 yen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289571028-TKLO99QT2V6K3X70DJ31/aDSC_0120.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Weekday rush hour on the Kominato line Makes it the perfect couple hours of boredom, solitude and introspection. It’s also the best time to break out that (illicit) onigiri from your bag and eat in huddled shame, scofflaw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543289929400-SLNLDYLBDXWE39IMPY72/aDSC_0133.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - A scenic ride through the coast of western Chiba Ichihara countryside is pretty and undemanding, leaving you plenty of mind space to gather wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290028792-7FZBZK2YKHKF2WMNL0C6/aDSC_0137.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Local kappa waiting to catch the next train at Satomi Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290184380-6XTFQZ5YWXK3BWSS1CPA/aDSC_0141.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Now you've got a lot of time to kill It will be about another 40 minutes before the train returns to take passengers back to Goi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290775133-SBTWIWDMZG01GA6JRE70/aDSC_0165.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Wandering in Ichihara It’s unfair to say Itabu is in the middle of nowhere. There are houses dotted around the countryside and the land, the property, the trees, etc. are neatly maintained. However, it’s possible that you may not encounter another soul for hours. On a drizzly cold afternoon, there is a palpable J-Horror ambiance and an unwelcoming sense that you have no business being there (beyond the public toilet visit). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290773641-XLESDGTPIIPF2U6YJTDD/aDSC_0172.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Persimmon season https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290628228-DPYN5E7NH674AP95MWPI/aDSC_0160.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Drainspotting One delightful feature of Japan is that in the different regions and municipalities, you will see different kind of fancy manhole covers. Stay tuned for future BDT coverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543290989998-6NGYAVS118M4JD6B212Q/aDSC_0174.jpg boring day trips - Lav & Flowers - Are you sure this is right, Google Maps? Hoping to find the Kakinokidai tunnel, I arrived, thanks to GPS, at this place— a dark trench in front of a dilapidated shed. (Wait, is that Sadako back there lurching out from a well?) That’s when boring day trip suddenly became scary day trip. https://bittermelondreams.com/bdt/2018/12/2/yamanote monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761239245-29JH4CNGTMIMMHLKO194/00+JR+Yamanote.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - JR Yamanote Sen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761550408-2YWJK56IZPWYP5PXDTYG/22+MeguroSta.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 22 Meguro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761542829-PT0431SAVGILTRCPG86N/21+Ebisu.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 21 Ebisu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761516393-ME771D93KPCNGEU5LZNK/20+Shibuya.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 20 Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761517280-A0U08LVNTJGSGAIYGOR3/19+Harajuku.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 19 Harajuku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761486091-LEXR1Y85U3LDN4NKIORG/18+Yoyogi.jpg boring day trips - 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Walk the Line - 06 Uguisudani https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761279169-KMEUD8BHQ7FD9EZH37G1/05+Ueno.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 05 Ueno https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761259680-FJDJ69IVP57CNUPRVLGC/04+Okachimachi.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 04 Okachimachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761216850-DB6RX3N0DXPHCE1MX6ZQ/03+Akihabara.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 03 Akihabara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761214554-9WC0TTZLABSDVK614GRA/02+Kanda.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 02 Kanda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761212058-7ZLIJRPA12TUWZSZTD0I/01+Tokyo.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 01 Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761555975-S929AVKAKI00K0I04EPP/30+Yurakucho.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 30 Yurakucho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761555019-CSLH76LJV6QT6G5DWA28/29+Shimbashi.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 29 Shimbashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761554655-V0TEYPE2PALWU6WZ81PE/28+Hamamatsucho.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 28 Hamamatsucho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761552939-OPHFNJWTHW6USYC8XOMJ/27+Tamachi.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 27 Tamachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761552744-ZB4RJWWB2OUJPL93QJD8/25+Shinagawa.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 25 Shinagawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761550584-B1H0IIVAH555KHCUZJG4/24+Osaki.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 24 Osaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761548114-EGFMVIGV0MFBLZ5EB7TS/23a+Gotanda.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 23 Gotanda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543761519977-NOK5R5XBYMJN5HUG49WH/22+Meguro.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - 22 Meguro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544242956723-5FDPLS4LPIHB1MNSCNZU/Yamanote+Map.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029385009-O4LW1X8CZCMJAFW09WJK/33749188392_10becf7ab0_o.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Cherry blossoms on Meguro River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1752464462433-BZLHFC10Y6RIYSL93L6P/aIMG_2027.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Fueling up at Blue Bottle The things people wear, sometimes makes you scratch your head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999938656-83FZWSDH970OL56UOAJM/aDSC_0115.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Who am I? According to the plaque, he’s the chairman of the Tama Family Association? My guess is that he really liked cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029306930-ADLDJOANNXX3L35CG18I/36374878592_f00f02afe8_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Where to find pointless snacks The building attracted my attention. It now appears to be empty but was a dagashi bar, a place that sells penny candies, soda pop and snacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000011136-5MHMZXT3CMOGQAN89686/aDSC_0145.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Pretty in pink Sakura in Shibuya, during the 10 days in the year when neighborhoods burst into patches of pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000333312-HGWESU7UWEPXZVL37OQ6/aIMG_2043.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Loyal Hachiko The legendary Akita Inu waiting 90 days for his owner’s return— hard for me to think about Hachiko’s story without getting verklempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000406458-TM7L8SMDS9KSG1V2HDRZ/aIMG_2089.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - You are here “If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest from home I've ever been,” says Mit. — Fellowship of the Yamanote Ring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000022524-2ICIFUG7WZVZD7I75R5P/aDSC_0162.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Torii Gate at Meiji Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000407707-NSGXP990U9LNCGFC2PSC/AIMG_2072.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - The wrong side of the tracks Walking across and being right on top of train tracks always feels a bit dangerous and trespass-y. Maybe it’s just me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000560750-HVHL7Q1KDYWRZZJKU1XS/aIMG_2111.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Morning hangover Kabukicho, Shibuya’s entertainment district, feels a bit like mild-hangover-in-the-morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000160359-9YWWGR0UT15MBD1QXPKQ/aDSC_0180.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Color of love A rabu-ho (love hotel) for a bit of technicolor loving in the afternoon. Draws the eye with its bright colors, for a place that probably wouldn’t want to to attract much attention, but the frosted windows and discreet entrance affords privacy for that daytime rendezvous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000080544-2UU79M7B4WF163BTS9J9/aDSC_0171.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Shinjuku labyrinth I always get lost in Shinjuku Station so I avoid it whenever possible. Didn’t realize there was this very pleasant sitting area up top where you could watch the trains pull in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000155605-4KR89O04F27O849AGT45/aDSC_0186.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - A bit bohemian Just like the looks of this little window. It looks into the kitchen of a tiny cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000593550-1ANO18BEUEVHK43L9LR9/aIMG_2126.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Leaving the cocoon Nice to finally put some distance to the frenzied, tightly meshed Shinjuku. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000635861-UXOZAP398E0GXK8XC65H/aIMG_2131.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - So many choices Never any danger of dehydration with vending machines all over the city. I like the fact that you can choose between cold and hot drinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000649049-ZDBH0MRSP217ARHBUG2C/aIMG_2133.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Meccha kawaii, ne? That kid, super cute, eh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000253806-0MYZ1EV0U6ZG169U83DK/aDSC_0188.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Diamonds and stripes Color and geometry near the Ikebukuro Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000678803-SSA0NJUZZ7IKIHWQF0WJ/aIMG_2142.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Bakery on wheels in Mejiro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000701247-FFMPJS64FNVHQEBIL1BE/aIMG_2170.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Pond-bag shopping Busy shopping street in Ikebukuro. I wonder how the neighborhood got its name, as 池袋 translates to “pond bag.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000727326-GX6I8XRE7MLOKIT23V5Q/aIMG_2176.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Photographer's perspective There were two photographers camped out on this bridge with tripods and giant lenses waiting for that perfect shot of the train bearing down the tracks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000785051-S3ZK28NSWJVSNNCA6CVH/aIMG_2190.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Small town in big city Otsuka has a small town feel— thoroughly untouched by hipness and well-cared-for. The plaza outside of the station had a checkered tile pattern, with adjacent striped roadways. Very charming. Next to the JR station, there was an adorable little streetcar (the Sakura Tram) waiting for the signal to go, and it was tempting to hop on just to see where it would take us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000793704-N4AEGGTVPEPDFQOC22T9/aIMG_2200.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Hello, Mr Daikokuten! Statue of The God of Great Darkness a.k.a. deity of five cereals. This was just outside a small house (belonging to a baker, I hope). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000326117-R3GRO7D4XJ7RKUIHFR9S/aDSC_0215.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Blanc & Rouge Stopping at French Pound House Yamatomura in Sugamo for its strawberry shortcake. Mit had the ‘blanc’ while I had the booze-soaked ‘rouge’ style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000282771-G70IK3U3KTX74LML1XDH/aDSC_0209.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - In ruins There’s a subculture in Japan called Haikyo, connoisseurs of abandoned places. Occasionally, you’ll see these emptied out husks of buildings built for another time. This neighborhood definitely has a grimy rough edge to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544001034322-H8PNUKSQNHK3ZHU7DPU1/DSC_0194.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Tokyo Skytree A straight view of Tokyo Skytree in the distance from Otsuka Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999205348-UZXKBNDA1QEKQLUYY564/aDSC_0007.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Topless house I checked to see what was up there. Looked like some laundry hanging out in the sunlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000850739-UMNLSYO4UKRISFN24TLS/bIMG_2637.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Lost again! I’m constantly losing my way in Japan. I mean that literally. Even with the help of Google Maps, navigating can be a challenge. A good thing to know is that directions on street maps are relative, no absolute. In other words, oriented so that the top of the map shows what is directly in front of you. That way, you don’t have to first determine which way is north. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544015764988-0B49HJWX5JBB9ZYLFEFI/aDSC_0005.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Oldest Buddhist temple in Yanaka area Serene, overlooking Yanaka Cemetary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029293190-0V8TM825XR6PJCHE1ZB7/28233363483_e4178dce8d_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Yanaka Cemetary Lots of famous people buried here including the last shogun of Japan (not shown in photo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029288561-X5CCOR0NLJGV31TUDULO/28743279872_9e5fe666bf_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Tokyo from another era Getting a feel for old Tokyo strolling through the narrow streets and wooden shops in Yanaka Ginza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000849322-5V0IWL48SFHHRUGMIHC9/bIMG_2645.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Ugliest station? I read somewhere the Uguisudani was voted the ugliest train station in Tokyo. It looks fine to me, to be honest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000904091-7IEW53MLRF51SL0WTWY3/bIMG_2651.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Lemme think... Rodin’s Thinker in Ueno Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999199437-NX1NKB254289UXTOS7UF/aDSC_0013.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Ueno Park Known for its zoo and cluster of museums, a good place to people-watch and eat the onigiri in your coat pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999260452-FPS0WPKMTDUCBJD1MWWN/aDSC_0016.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - New friends in surprising places A creative space tucked away under the train tracks called Aki-Oka Artisan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000957109-P2E0147LUVI75BHJTDIC/bIMG_2664.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Candy store alley The entrance of Ame-yokocho, a busy shopping bazaar where you can find all sorts of treats, denim, and bargain goods. The “Ame” in the yokocho (sidestreet) refers both to “sweets” and “American” and still retains a bit of blackmarket flavor from its post-World War II days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999336674-O6562KI1AAVESPJE83X8/aDSC_0024.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Sake bottles lined up neatly outside the shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999337781-YTTNZSZR7684T36D8S9P/aDSC_0025.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Teensy yarn bomb Just a little bit of color. In theory, yarn bombing is a cute idea (because I myself am homely and crafty) but I find the results aesthetically unappealing… ugly even. I appreciate the restraint of this yarn bomber, just making a subtle statement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000790869-D5RNZETK0AOJ6MYETA8P/aIMG_2684.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Canal near Akihabara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000957620-WL1J0RVWV7SO37ZXLISQ/bIMG_2681.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Otaku paradise Akihabara: your hub for everything anime, manga, video, electronics, etc. The place makes my skin crawl. Rushed right through straight to Kanda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000793358-8N1HYI6S0E6MRWFBLBIE/aIMG_2687.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Demon's Bludgeon Stopped for a bowl of that spicy ramen at Kikanbo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029324466-XMDCQCQQXNETHY4KY0OJ/33476571535_b2fcb7be8f_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Imperial Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999405636-RC83A5YEGXNP3RQ5KH6U/aDSC_0035.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Big moat The Imperial Palace has a really large moat that measures exactly five kilometers in perimeter. Great place to train for races. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000794789-BRJC3ZKW55WG9O8YO9XJ/aIMG_2720.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Architectural remnant of Tokyo's history Tokyo Station had a face lift in 2012, restored to its original glory. European in style, the Marunouchi side was designed by architect Kingo Tatsuno, built in 1914, and meant to celebrate Japan’s modernization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000796022-9EH4VB2P0RH7EGZKGFAJ/aIMG_2742.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Circle of stones outside Tokyo International Forum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999503669-MORKIQYKDL4EGWT3MI60/aDSC_0041.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Climbing up to Hibiya Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999484943-2J7S3GVFUNGHWS43O0LY/aDSC_0043.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Willow and pine at Kumogata pond in Hibiya Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999641328-DNDVLGA305S63SVPHF0U/aDSC_0054.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Lion gargoyles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029341170-XVGV2ZZW9UOXVI8LYTP0/34635062692_4c3ddaaad9_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Showa-era movie posters under an archway in Yurakucho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000798138-6ZJKO5Y0J6ISMKBGWWDT/aIMG_2776.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Smoking with the salarymen The old steam locomotive seems to be a designated smoking area for salarymen at Shinbashi Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000999311-LHQ4552GRM5520URY4AP/IMG_2779.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Under the Train Tracks There’s a trend of populating the interstices underneath elevated train tracks with hip bars and restaurants. Some of these places have been around for a long time though not nearly as hipster… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999731237-Q4KYLQU1IUBGW9D8CMSR/aDSC_0063.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Zojoji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000801501-V4S2FPAFTD6RUMXIGLR6/aIMG_2825.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Shiba Park near sunset Tokyo Tower in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000799915-XT4D12UDJ1WNOL7T55IB/aIMG_2793.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Faster than a speeding bullet Shinkansen passing through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544029313835-8BNLVX42S8R51XOHDM2Z/34797398675_72d4dd58af_k.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Cute manhole covers in Minato Ward https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000802742-EBQ7Q0EVF5B4D0ZJEDFF/aIMG_2844.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Tamachi My boss took me on a quick orientation tour around the office when I first started. I asked him what Tamachi was known for and he said, “It’s known for being between Shinagawa and Hamamatsucho.” … Well, it does have some cool underground passages and canals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000802039-P8US5TGHZULPG4EZ5OG4/aIMG_2835.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Time to make the doughnuts Retreading my commute to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999760644-F7YI0GZYTJRCBY3WPIQO/aDSC_0064.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Crisscrossing canals Shibaura island is surrounded by a bunch of crisscrossing canals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000804875-QKK6J2Y9ZMW1OPTN7FJO/aIMG_2856.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - In the belly of the beast The passageway heading from Konan to Takanawa gates at Shinagawa Station always feels a bit like you’re traveling inside the belly of some monster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1543999895821-G7CBYT8M5S9TJ3Q9Y4NQ/aDSC_0084.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Hanami by night Sakura avenue illuminated bombori lanterns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1544000994385-FGOJZBGEZUAOW58T9OWY/IMG_2227.jpg boring day trips - Walk the Line - Boring day trip: accomplished! 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Dry Woods: Classical Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain | Tea, Nutmeg and Peach Blossom | Mate, Birch and Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315659835-J3N9OQRCFUWHZXMHS847/Declaration+Cartier.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dusky wood, mysterious bodily scents Déclaration (Cartier) Within the brittle grasp of arid timber and the bitterness of salt, a radiant herbaceous note emanates, echoing a desolate symphony. The spicy warmth of cardamom and cumin lingers. The scent of skin, accompanied by elusive whispers of sweat, weaves a sensual counterpoint—an intimate ballet within this spicy-woody composition, touched by supple leather. 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Dry Woods: Crisp Citrus Fruity Banana, Soft fruits, Damp earth, Fig, Tropical fruits, Mineral notes, Myrrh, Resins, Vegetal roots, Furry musks, Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701314585035-JLIL6H7WX5F4UV3GWWV3/Black+Bvlgari.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Vanilla rubber, smoky tea Black (Bulgari) Wisps of smoke and resin entwine, a delicate blend of the flinty lapsang souchong tea and the surprise of hot rubber. Here, in the nuanced tango of tarry notes and resinous leather, shadows deepen with the dark and smoky essence of woods. Yet, the soft counterpoint vanilla and amber waltz in, lending a gentle sweetness that tempers the assertive notes. Dry Woods: Crisp Green Lapsang souchang tea, Bergamot, Jasmine, Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather, Amber, Musk, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315654078-5V5UC9NAG1270E8FD6A5/Aromatics+Elixir+Clinique.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Deep forest healing Aromatics Elixir (Clinique) In the depths of night, a Chinese healer, artfully blends the bitterness of herbs and the zest of citrus peels, crafting a nuanced concoction, sweetened with rose and ylang-ylang. An elegant and dry character emerges, akin to the subtle wisdom of time. Amber, like the warm glow of aged memories, weaves its presence into the composition. Patchouli joins in a dance with vetiver, their combined notes growing in prominence. Dry Woods: Fresh Green Bergamot, Galbanum, Rose, Chamomile, Coriander, Rosewood, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Ylang ylang, Carnation, Tuberose, Orris, Patchouli, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Civet, Oakmoss, Cistus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701068447320-WJRGB5KIBNY1PKVB2SO4/Antaeus+Chanel.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Mighty green woods Antaeus (Chanel) Antaeus’s incredible strength comes from his connection to the earth; whenever he touched the ground, his strength would be renewed. Aldehydes, moss, an vivid greenness. At heart, sweet, gentle woods and lingering musk. Dry Woods: Rich Clary sage, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Coriander, Cedar | Orris, Thyme, Basil, Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Sandalwood | Labdanum, Olibanum, Beeswax absolute, Leather, Musk, Castoreum, Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315660630-OC9K8Y2OZVSIENYW1ZP5/Derby+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Intense smoky wood, balsam, rose Derby (Guerlain) According to Luca Turin, Derby unfolds as a woody-balsamic symphony with a hint of smoky intrigue: “ In radiance, it is like a Kirlian photograph of a healthy leaf, projecting a deep-green aura no farther than an inch, but suprisingly intense and durable up close.” Dry Woods: Rich Bergamot, Lemon, Artemisia, Peppermint, Pimento, Rose, Pepper, Mace, Jasmin, Leather, Vetiver, Sandal, Patchouli, Moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754835671408-N0MJO0K7R19YPW1DMT6G/London+Gallivant.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - At daybreak, hints of roses and cigarettes London (Gallivant) Sunday morning near Columbia Road Flower Market, the rain still fresh on the cobblestones. A woman in a second-hand leather jacket steps around the gutter streams, the scent of roses from Columbia Road curling in the damp air. The city feels both endless and intimate—petals pressed into pavement, perfume tangled with cigarette smoke, laughter echoing from a pub door left ajar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315656260-X62VX0DW2SKI5CTD658L/Bel+Ami+Hermes.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smoky leather, sweet tobacco Bel-Ami (Hermès) In a library, leather-bound books and the lingering scent of sweet pipe tobacco. The story of smoky leather and musk weave an intricate theme inspired by accents of vanilla and amber. The spicy interplay of basil and clove imparts a sharp and vibrant accents. This fragrance is a composition of suavity and languor, evoking Dry Woods: Rich Lemon | Ylang-ylang, Iris, Cardamom, Amber | Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754836380943-TZNJAL61NBCL9I037IKI/1740+Marquis+de+Sade+Histoires+de+Parfums.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Leather immortelle, labdanum 1740 Marquis de Sade (Histoires de Parfums) Paris at dawn glistens, the young Marquis walks, leather boots over wet cobblestones. His coat holds the warmth of cognac and the dark sweetness of davana, patchouli, and resinous labdanum, with a curl of tobacco drifting in his wake. At his collar, immortelle glows like a promise—golden, persistent, and not yet undone by excess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316125634-HQD3EL99M5SLWAVG0KIU/Joy+Patou.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Platonic ideal of flower Joy (Jean Patou) She saw before her not a mere single flower, bound to this earthly realm, but the vast and endless flower that existed in the landscape of the mind. It was the perfect idea, the flower that poets dreamed of, moon-kissed and ethereal, fragrance purer than any rose that bloomed on mortal soil. Henri Alméras Floral: Classical Bouquet Aldehydes, Peach, Leafy green notes, Calyx, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Tuberose, Lily of the valley, Orchid, Orris, Sandalwood, Musk, Civet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316126371-0AM4996WZ13BD2U5KS80/L%27Air+du+Temps.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Aging florals L'Air du Temps (Nina Ricci) The allure of a bygone era, thick with carnations in full bloom, mentholated bitter notes. Earthy vetiver paired with iris conjure scenes of gardens filled with statues pale as ghosts. The composition is heavy with the final rhapsody of flowers before the winter snows. Francis Fabron Floral: Classical Bouquet Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Peach and Bergamot | Carnation, Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Violet, Orris Root, Rosemary and Orchid | Spices, Iris, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver, Amber, Cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316133570-9UY1R3FK0PROXUHKXHIR/Nightingale.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sheer floral and woods Nightingale (Zoologist) Silken robes whispered farewells, soon to be replaced by rough-spun nun's vestments. Her sister presented a plum branch already losing its spring bloom. With bittersweet joy she offered these last flowers of youth, twin to those that had adorned her sister’s bridal garments scant years before. In her other hand lay humble rosary beads. Over tear-misted eyes the sisters exchanged soft, fading smiles. Then hand in hand they turned and departed the chamber in silence, behind them drifted the plum’s perfume and woods. Tomoo Inaba Floral: Classical Bouquet Bergamot, Lemon, Saffron, Japanese plum blossom, Red rose, Violet, Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Moss, Frankincense, White musk, Labdanum, Ambergris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316128663-AFPLX9560A4Y976CZBDN/Lostinflowers+Strangelove.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Narcotic champaca-gardenia-oud LostinFlowers (Strangelove) Jasmine, champaca, gardenia enfleurage, marigold, beckons with heady, soporific sweetness, an opiate lullaby. Saffron and oud softly temper, together, a floral narcotic blanket that lulls into languorous repose. Christophe Laudamiel Floral: Classical Bouquet Lily-of-the-Valley, Tagetes and Cardamom | Champaca, Jasmine and Saffron | Agarwood (Oud), Gardenia, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754836815600-QQKSUBBY11HIKVF0SM1D/La+Douceur+de+Siam+Dusita.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Lovely Thai flower garden La Douceur de Siam (Dusita) Champaca drapes the garden in gold, frangipani and ylang breathing warm silk into the air. Violets hide in the shade, while a shy rose leans toward the last light of day. The breeze carries spice like a secret, soft enough to miss if you’re not listening. Petals fall without hurry, their perfume fading on the skin—a paradise that slips away before night fully arrives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316114928-GCPEPP2N142XP4HHG0B7/Gold+Rose+Ormonde+Jayne.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Lime, Ta-if rose Rose Gold (Ormonde Jayne) Green of lime and clary sage, green as new buds peeking out in spring, rose appears, golden Taif at the center, a spiced heart that glows supported by carnations and jasmine's song, oud and sandalwood embracing the rose, enriching its core, a journey of scent, rich as fine attar Geza Schoen Floral: Classical Rose Sicilian lime, Orange blossom, Bergamot, Clary sage | Taif absolute, Carnation, Jasmine, Orchid, Water lily | Oud, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Ambrette, Shinus molle I am not overly fond of rose fragrances, chiefly because I find it hard to take my mind off the solo rose part, and the best fragrances require ensemble playing. This rose is remarkably straight-up and smooth, all of one piece from top to drydown. What makes it unusual is that it reproduces the surprising balance some rose varieties have, I remember a very dark one in Regent's Park Rose Garden-between dewy freshness and pomander spiciness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316141502-DXDNPTP6TRI0G38YB2WW/Tobacco+Rose.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - A sheer spicy rose Tobacco Rose (Papillon) Tobacco and rose dance together, hay provides a sun-kissed warmth, while the rose geranium channels a tender green freshness like the newly sprouted leaves after a spring rain. A whisper of galbanum adds a subtle element of the outdoors with its mentholated, grassy, resinous hum. Elizabeth Moores Floral: Classical Rose Bulgarian rose, May rose, Geranium, French hay, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Beeswax, Peru balsam, Musks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316121330-ZZQT15Z3TEU3QAVW15ET/Fille+et+Berline+Serge+Lutens.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rose with an icy edge La Fille de Berlin (Serge Lutens) The evening begins with a promise, a rose softly welcoming what's to come. As the night deepens, it takes on a metallic edge, with notes of liqueur and cordials from hidden basement bars and seedy nightclubs, a cloying reminder of the cabarets and decadence that Berlin tries to conceal. An undercurrent of chill and frost permeates, a complicated mix—now a ghostly burlesque dancer, her perfume still lingering as shadows fall over the city streets, the rose and powder alluring and ominous. Christopher Sheldrake Floral: Classical Rose rose, pepper, amber, musk, patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316118489-JVTOS4LAOKJWUTL30OLG/Brin+de+Reglisse+Hermessence.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Lavender licorice Brin de Reglisse (Hermès, Hermessence) A lavender field in July, the perfume of a Provençal midsummer. Under the strong soupçon of noon heat, there arises a tell-tale notes— of desire, burnt sugar and woody licorice twisting together like vines. The overall effect was of one of those old almond cakes at Servel’s on the Rue du Bac, as if the kitchen had gotten distracted and let the glaze bubble past caramel into bittersweetness. Jean-Claude Ellena Floral: Classical Lavender Lavender, Licorice, Orange blossom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702721453849-ZE9PPYTHZVL5ZGLVY1HB/Amazone+%28Herme%CC%80s%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Blackcurrant woody floral Amazone (Hermès) Tender of age, sweet and refined quiet of girlhood. Black currants, green still clinging to berry skin, watery and cool, mossy woods in a breath, a turning moment deep and nurturing wild. Jean-Claude Ellena, Maurice Maurin Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Geranium, Cassie, Hyacinth, Muguet, Orris, Rose, Jasmin, Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702788254533-B9SIL5MQ8D9OQCUD3TO1/Twilly+d%27Herme%CC%80s+Eau+Poivre%CC%81e+%28Herme%CC%80s%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Peppercorns and roses Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée (Hermès) A mimetic medley of peppercorns stimulates the senses, a brooding sweetness call to mind fallen autumn leaves dampened by the first touch of winter chill. The rose too conjures images of fleeting beauty. Plucked prematurely yet precisely when most glorious, its petals still seem to shimmer if you catch the light just so. We behold these offerings, spice and flower, and sense the seasons they evoke. Their mingled scent tells tales of the past. Such are the humble heralds that invite us inward through the alchemy of memory. Christine Nagel Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Pink peppercorn, Rose, Patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316136823-W6TB9B3FQRUR20O5AH6T/Parfum+Therese+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Reckless romance: melon and jasmine Le Parfum de Thérèse (Frédéric Malle) A burst of mandarins, tart and sweet like the reckless passion of youth, giving way to the melon’s sweet call. Then comes the pepper’s arid fire intensifying the headiness from hidden blooms of jasmine. That sultry flower weaving a spell of desire and danger, awakening the violet and rose to emerge shyly from green shadows with plum’s spices still warm on their petals. Edmond Roudnitska Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Mandarin, Melon, Jasmine, Pepper | Violet, Rose, Plum, Nutmeg | Cedar, Vetiver, Leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316115316-I8WTQ83NUPRKWZMSW2TX/Sakura+Satori.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Preserved cherry blossoms, clove-tinged woods Sakura (Satori) Preserved sakura blossoms carried on the breeze, sweet yet tart sakuranbo that hangs from clove-kissed wood, with rose-threaded heart within. Cherry trees that kindle the hills into impossible colors before leafing into ordinary green, a diaphanous beauty that disappears as you grasp for it. Satori Osawa Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Perilla frutescens, Cherry, Cherry blossom, Jasmine, Rose, Moss, Musk, Woody, Incense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702794177984-DHZZQMI6RT1NDJM8UFUD/Osmanthus2+%28The+Different+Company%29+.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dry, unsweet floral Osmanthus (The Different Company) The osmanthus blooms with contradictions - soapy yet fruity, clean yet rich. Top notes of apricot and peach yield to a dry, masculine floral, defying expectations of a conventionally feminine scent. In Luca Turin’s words, “One expects to see a pretty sylph, and instead one glimpses Michelangelo’s David.” The transparency of the osmanthus gives over to deeper, woodier base notes, evoking sculpted musculature cloaked in gossamer. Jean-Claude Ellena Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Mandarin, Green notes | Osmanthus, Jasmine, Geranium | Musk, Rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316140931-XCJ8ZC1G5B5LEIT1F047/Seville+L%27Aube+Lartisan.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Orange blossoms, snuffed out beeswax candles Seville a l'Aube (L'Artisan Parfumeur) Welcoming like sun-warmed soil, beeswax candles and orange mingle, tobacco and blossoms embrace, notes dancing from grasses to lover’s skin. Bertrand Duchaufour Floral: Crisp Orange Blossom petitgrain, petitgrain citronnier, orange blossom, beeswax, incense, resinoid luisieri, lavender, siam benzoin, resinoid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316127879-CMPADWCFAGPE6YXZAHNG/L%27Ombre+dans+L%27Eau+Diptyque.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fruity, chutney and green beans L'Ombre dans L'Eau (Diptyque) Once you read a review, you can’t but smell just those notes. According to Luca Turin: “[An] arresting vegetal top note with its bright smell of snapped green bean, an intense berry jam comes to balance that high-pitched blast. It ends up sweet-and-savory, the way mango chutney is, and at certain distances plasticky, like a vinyl table-cloth.” Floral: Crisp Green Blackcurrant bud, Blackcurrant leaf, Bulgarian rose, Petitgrain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316142149-AT4N35ZU6D460SHF8FYS/Trefle+Pur+Atelier.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Irish spring soap Trèfle Pur (Atelier Cologne) A sharp clap of basil wakes the senses, behind it, a bright citrus calls, echoed by bitter orange and verdant leaves. Clover and violet leaf entwined, crisp and cool as morning dew, supported by a rooty patchouli appears, dry as timber, green as meadows, hinting at vetiver’s grassy depths. Jerome Epinette Floral: Crisp Green Bitter orange, Cardamom, Neroli | Violet leaf, Basil, Galbanum | Patchouli, Oakmoss, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316124749-QL0L62916VW4W33LQ5Q9/Jasmin+Ange%CC%81lique+Atelier.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Austere herbal jasmine and pepper Jasmin Angélique (Atelier Cologne) The exquisite solitude of jasmine enveloped in incense and the bitterness of galbanum. It’s the mix of herbs, black pepper and stemmy bitterness of greens in a salad. The jasmine offers itself generously but not freely, its blossoms tinged with a bitter harmony of herbs, its petals timidly kissed by the Mediterranean sun in a passing breeze. Jerome Epinette Floral: Crisp Green Sicilian lemon, Chinese Sichuan pepper, Siberian angelica | Fig, Persian galbanum, Egyptian jasmine | Brazilian tonka bean, Somalian incense, White amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702797499627-CUA8R4MX4KAM3IVZPKBF/I+%28Puredistance%29+.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Symbolist floral masterpiece I (Puredistance) A vibrant cascade of flowers takes center stage, awash in Klimt’s golden splendor. Intricate patterns swirl across the canvas, with magnolia, roses, and jasmine blossoms emerging in delicate pinks and ivories. The flowers appear as if seamlessly bleeding into one another, blending flawlessly to create a soft, powdery abstract collage. They create an elegant interpretation of the bouquet, simultaneously impressionistic yet photorealistic. Compelling abstract designs swirl across each petal, stigma and leaf like the personal brushstroke of Nature herself. Annie Buzantian Floral: Crisp Green Tangerine blossom, Blackcurrant, Neroli bigarade | Magnolia, Rose wardia, Jasmine, Parmenthia, Mimosa | Amber, Vetiver, White musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316127312-4QVSFL9W2OIJYEA3THRU/L%27Amandiere+Heeley.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Linden trees in bloom, almond green L'Amandiere (Heeley) Ah, but to stroll beneath those stately lindens when spring beckons their buds to emerge. Green gives way to a honeyed halo around each tree, infusing the very air with notes both floral and fresh. The mimosas too gift us their ferny blooms, subtler still are the violets and hyacinths, huddled in the grass. Spring flowers lending their modest magic, traces of almond’s elusive sweetness. James Heeley Floral: Fresh Green Green Almonds, Mint | Hyacinth, Bluebell, Rose, Linden Blossom | White Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316123257-AG2DSEBKOHKSKC5IZAQL/Hana+Matsuri+Di+Ser.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Medicinal yuzu, floral, oud Hana Matsuri (Di Ser) In his sunlit apothecary, exotic ingredients mingle: yuzu and clementine add citrus, while the sansho pepper contributes a dash of spice. Magnolia, cherry blossom and jasmine infuse the concoction with their floral essences as earthier notes of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lend depth. The physician adds but a hint of oud, knowing its potent properties must be tempered. With a final flourish of shiso herbs, his rejuvenating elixir is complete. Yasuyuki Shinohara Floral: Fresh Green Yuzu, tankan citrus, sansho pepper, sakura, jasmine, tadomatsu Hokkaido pine, kobushi Hokkaido magnolia, oakmoss, violet leaf, vetiver, patchouli, agarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837000643-S6GCI7M1G6NSKQBM635Z/Une+Fleur+de+Chanel+Chanel.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Pale blossom on clear water Une Fleur de Chanel (Chanel) A single pale blossom adrift on clear water—jasmine, magnolia, orchid, and an imagined camellia, light enough to seem half-remembered. The jasmine is stripped of its usual shadow, brightened with a hint of citrus, then eased into sandalwood that lingers like a polite guest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316137397-KUX50T1N7QM6AF1Q5RID/Rose+ikebana+Hermessence.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Recipe for a polite garden party Rose Ikebana (Hermès) For the party, add first the grapefruit, jewel-bright to tempt even the weariest palate with its Sunday morning charm. Splash in some cheeky rhubarb next. Steep a demure rose-peony tea to quietly permeate, its grace notes a more mannered echo. Last, a pinch of devilish pink pepper and a dab of vanilla honey to pique the senses and smooth any harsh edges. Jean-Claude Ellena Floral: Crisp Rose Rose, Rhubarb, Tea, Lemon, Cassia, Orange, Spices, Musk, Fruity Note https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837081221-XBQ9G3SRXRSRSKIVB0FZ/Envy+Gucci.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sharp lines, steely green, soft finish Envy (Gucci) A piece of modern architecture—pared back, no extra flourishes, all clean lines. It opens with a sharp green note edged in cool metal, a chill that clings to the skin like morning light on glass. Over time, that frost thaws, the metallic florals giving way to a warmer glow—musk and woody iris softening the angles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316138283-GZVSY86GWETTJEBQX943/Rose+Kabuki+Dior.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sheer powder-dusted rose Rose Kabuki (Christian Dior) Sweet powder drifts down, like first snow, like petals from peonies not yet open, so pink a promise we almost believe them. But a rose know better. François Demachy Floral: Crisp Rose Dew drop, Rose, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316121149-WCOPQ4PKI8NBQC78UATR/Eau+de+Sens+Diptyque.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Gifts from an orange tree L’Eau des Sens (Diptyque) The tree offers her sweetness without hesitation. Oranges ripening, their peel perfuming the air with summer’s promises. Yet already yearning for what’s next, tiny flower buds, hints of bitter and spice tucked coyly within petals. A woody musk anchors the scene, even as zesty top notes still echo the exuberance of fruits just gone. Olivier Pescheux Floral: Fresh Citrus Fruity Orange blossom, Bitter orange, Juniper berry, Patchouli, Angelica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702808137393-H3T0CJZRU6XYZDAIBHQF/Calyx+Prescriptives2.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Green guava grapefruit Calyx (Prescriptives) A brilliant balance of guava and grapefruit. The sweet tropical essence of ripe guava mingles with the mouthwatering tartness of fresh grapefruit. There's a vibrant green quality from notes of citrus, moss, mint and delicate transparent florals like lily of the valley. An authentic fruity scent that is more aromatic than sugary - tart, fresh, green. Sophia Grojsman Floral: Fresh Citrus Fruity Tagetes, Apricot, Spearmint, Bergamot, Cassie, Peach, Lily, Muguet, Jasmine, Melon, Rose, Cyclamen, Orris, Musk, Moss, Raspberry, Cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316143337-VOECZ57XYU5U0N5I7OFD/Ukiyo-e+Gri+Gri.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Wabi-sabi roasted rice tea ritual Ukiyo-e (Gri Gri Parfums) Tucked away behind the minka there was a garden nook perfumed by the petals of daphne and ashibi surrounding the wooden table and mismatched chairs that some long-ago soul nested there. Setting water to boil on the stone fire pit for genmaicha, that perfect blend of toasted rice and green tea, steam rising lazily amidst this flowering oasis of stillness and calm. Anaïs Biguine Floral: Fresh Citrus Fruity genmaicha tea, yuzu, spikenard | green tea, daphne | japanese cherry blossom, japanese pieris heather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316132347-6R29C8OHWFQXLR32RI1J/Neroli+Outrenoir+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Simple pleasure of green neroli Neroli Outrenoir (Guerlain) The neroli orange trees stretched before them, branches laden with ripe fruit and blossoms. Plucking a flower, its sweet citrus scent fills the garden, mingling with notes of tea and myrrh wafting from the house. Life together is as uncomplicated, each morning sitting amidst the trees, sunlight filtering through the leaves. Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk Floral: Fresh Citrus Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon and Grapefruit | Tea, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Smoke and Earthy Notes | Vanilla, Myrrh, Benzoin, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316131118-4N93I4PPOD7E4J3NVDTP/Muguet+Porcelaine+Hermes.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Lily of the valley, green melon Muguet Porcelain (Hermès) A porcelain bowl, cool to the touch, holding moments yet to be lived. A crisp melon slice floats, water beads forming a moat as if to protect its flesh. Beyond, a backdrop the color of new beginnings. And scenting the air, lily of the valley, flowers strewn like promises made long ago, the sweet chime of their bells echo yet, ringing out over the green Jean-Claude Ellena Floral: Fresh Lily of the Valley Green Notes, Pear | Lily-of-the-Valley, Hedione, Neroli | White Musk, Animal notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316129474-7JSV0M0N7O8PUOX2ES0Y/Lys+Mediterranee+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Saline crystalline lilies Lys Méditerranée (Frédéric Malle) The lilies on the sill hold a fleshiness in their petals, their whiteness has weight, infused with the salt from the sea that creeps in through the open window. The crisp, brined scent conjures images blue waters stretching endlessly beyond. Edouard Flechier Floral: Fresh White Flower Ginger lily, Lily of the valley, Marine notes, Angelica root, Orange blossom, Water lily, Musk, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316129962-NOQQ1T1YLMX593NPC5R7/Melodie+de+L%27Amour+Dusita.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Peaches and white florals Mélodie de l'Amour (Dusita) An intoxicating bouquet bursts forth, white petals opening, orchestrating an old ideal of soft femininity. Tuberose and gardenia offer up perfumes so honeyed, the bees are drunk with delight. One hundred and fifty all told, a harmony of texture and form grace the vase - peaches and cream, silken and voluptuous, nestled alongside their green-stemmed sisters. Pissara Umavijani Floral: Fresh White Flower Gardenia, Tuberose, White flowers, Honey, Peach, Broom, Lily of the valley, Indian jasmine, Cedarwood, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316117712-27V9F73UKCVGUSEW2AMC/Beyond+Paradise+Estee+Lauder.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Otherworldly tropical garden Beyond Paradise (Estée Lauder) The floral scent of frangipani maybe from the soap, maybe from the tropical garden outside. In the dappled fresh light of dawn, the sun-soaked jasmine vines has awakened, infusing the woods with their fragrance. The environs is magical, otherworldly as if belonging to a terraformed landscape in a faraway galaxy. The new sun spills over green facets and impossible blossoms alike, welcoming another bright morning full of interstellar mystery and promise. Calice Asancheyev-Becker Floral: Fresh White Flower Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Blue hyacinth, Orange templar flower, Jabuticaba fruit, Philodendron vines | Laelia orchid, Cattleya orchid, Crepe jasmine, Mahonia Japonica, Pink honeysuckle, Eden Mist accord | Natal plum blossom, Zebrano wood, Golden melaleuca bark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702813932951-FMG8ANEWFSW5NMSC6SSQ/Odalisque+%28Parfums+de+Nicolai%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Luminous floral, fresh chypre Odalisque (Parfums de Nicolai) She entered the harem in silks that clung to her frame, fragrances of jasmine and oakmoss trailing in her wake. Appeared delicate as the lily of the valley adorning her hair, a quiet strength glimmered beneath the surface, notes of tuberose and patchouli, the bitter galbanum suggesting a defiant spirit. Her fragility was but a guise. She was elemental, possessing a dark intensity belying her graceful exterior. Patricia de Nicolaï Floral: Fresh White Flower Bergamot, Tangerine | Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Tuberose, Orris, Oakmoss | Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316122690-OV3RWX0VY517S071DLS5/Fiori+di+Capri+Carthusia.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Wild carnations, flowers of Capri Fiori di Capri (Carthusia) The perfume came to the father prior like a vision—notes of carnation and tuberose floated through the abbey's corridors as he returned from Capri, his robes dusted with pollen. Sweet orange blossoms, scent of rare iris carried in on Clement’s palms. They inhaled the island through the incense, imagining fields where wild strawberries blushed, . The elixir lit a fire in their weary hearts, transporting them from stone walls to landscape of cyclamen, hyacinth, honeyed Ylang-Ylang. They had found a reminder of Paradise—not in chants or hand-scribed texts, but in Brother Clement’s simple wooden box filled with flowers. Laura Bosetti Tonatto Floral: Rich Bouquet Wild carnation, Lily of the valley, Oak, Amber, Sandalwood, Ylang ylang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316119454-TZF15LTN7A2SJ0JX4YH3/Carnal+Flower+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Indolic cold tuberose Carnal Flower (Frederic Malle) In the blackness of night, there is a presence in the woods - the very essence of tuberose, from the bitter green buds, stems, crushed, infusing the air with aqueous shadows verging on malignant, flitting like ghosts. A shiver of dark jasmine echoes through its heart. A movement, a warm color travels through tuberose’s chill mystery. What stories, I wonder, do its depths whisper in the dark? The scent recedes, leaving only a bare trace of warmth in the icy dark. Dominique Ropion Floral: Rich Tuberose bergamot, melon, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, salycilates, jasmine, tuberose, absolute, orange, blossom, absolute, coconut, white musks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316139050-L3CRNSXNK7JCEF7S3TE2/Ryukyu+2+Auphorie.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Taiwanese tangerine wood Ryukyu (Auphorie) In Jiufen, the mountain mist carries fruity notes through the winding stone alleys. Plump mangoes leave sticky sweet traces lips as laughter spills from an open-aired tea house. Jasmine unfurls delicate petals. Ancient camphor trees loom overhead, exuding an earthy musk from bark and soil carried upon salt-kissed breeze. Their primal smell mingles with wafts of shikwasa citrus and flowers, blending old with new. Eugene, Emrys Au Fruity: Fresh Gourmand Pineapple, Mango, Shikwasa | Roselle, Hibiscus, Okinawan Sanpin Tea, Plumeria, Okinawan Brown Sugar, Tropical Petrichor, Coral Limestone Cave | Okinawan Gajumaru Banyan, Sea Salt, Sea Breeze, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701311106130-9QIWH74Y6Z07Q2O8208Y/31+Rue+Cambon+2%28Chanel%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Grimms without the dark origins 31 Rue Cambon (Chanel) Luca Turin says that this is a chypre that takes out its component oakmoss, a medieval fairy-tale with its darker themes removed. The result is a radiant place of exquisite elegance and serenity. Pepper and tart citrus are luminous partners to the underlying iris and patchouli. Mossy Woods: Classical Pepper, Bergamot, Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris, Ambrette, Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701223725384-NE29RRIYQ3XH7II9FUK7/Mitsouko+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Peachy chypre Mitsouko (Guerlain) “To say the best fragrance ever is Mitsouko is a bit like saying that your favorite painting is the Mona Lisa,” according to Tania Sanchez. This iconic fragrance references Coty Chypre triad of bergamot, labdanum, and oakmoss, and rounds the accord out with peach— the soft slightly tannic touch of peach skin rather than the sweet juice. Mossy Woods: Classical Bergamot, Peach, Rose, Iris, Clove, Jasmine, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Tonka bean, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315747077-0CYZ6N7Z27T8KIYJKAD8/Mitsouko+Fleur+de+LotusGuerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Mitsouko with lotus Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus (Guerlain) The lotus flower makeover of Mitsouko, casts a sheer effect, with the fluidity and ethereal fragrance of watery blooms. Mossy Woods: Fresh Fruity calone, lemon, bergamot, peach | jasmine, lotus, pepper | iris, amber, sweet musk, oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701520701926-W7FUEJQUCCUBI9G7KOZI/Golden+Chypre+2%28Grossmith%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fuzzy golden glow Golden Chypre (Grossmith) Soft orange trees and florals open to a sunlit embrace. A golden glow casts its lingering warmth, with cardamom and nutmeg introducing mystery in the air. It is the soft florals that cut through the center in a chilly stream, weaving a tale of contrasts. Mossy Woods: Classical Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg | Rose, Geranium, Heliotrope, Patchouli | Woods, Amber, Labdanum, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701225528402-KPI42W2FFO64UDK5013Y/Pour+Monsieur+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Old-school manly chypre Pour Monsieur (Chanel) Notes of musk, leather, moss, and citrus engage in a sophisticated dance. Opulent citrus fragrances, notably the warmth of bergamot, nutmeg, and subtle murmur of cardamom introduces a spicy nuance, seamlessly intertwining with the leisurely canvas of moss and woods. clean moss, accompanied by subtly bitter and powdery labdanum tones, leading to the sweetness of vanilla-kissed cedar and a touch of musk Mossy Woods: Classical Neroli, Lemon, Petitgrain | Cardamom | Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701485149378-8UOAC90G7C4QZXCM5IVQ/Chypre+Palatin+%28MDCI%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Art Nouveau chypre Chypre Palatin (MDCI) In a modern style, we create a stained glass narrative of the modern chypre. Here, the vivid hues and organic contours of blossoms, the verdant embrace of mossy realms, and the warmth of wooded hues converge in a kaleidoscopic dance of light. Citrus and apple tones, bright and bold, punctuate this modern ode, crafting a lyrical composition that breathes life into the canvas. Mossy Woods: Classical Aldehydes, Clementine, Galbanum, Hyacinth, Labdanum, Lavender, Sage, Gardenia, Iris, Jasmine, Plum, Rose, Benzoin, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Costus, Leather, Straw flower, Storax, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837515158-76BTRY6IEUPRQ6DZR8HD/Diaghilev+Roja+Dove.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Backstage of Ballets Russes Diaghilev (Roja Dove) Diaghilev comes out swinging with a full chypre hit—lime, bergamot, cumin, leather, and oakmoss—like the air backstage after a Ballets Russes performance. As it settles, spices and ylang-ylang warm the edges, drifting into a mossy, powdered glow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315758710-VLS0HQXMTO2C68U5IGTI/Gris+Dior+Dior.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rosy wood shavings Gris Dior / Montaigne (Christian Dior) In the wood shop she works wood shavings and roses, aromas from just outside, of the wet earth and leaves, seep in and linger. In the space it is full of cedarwood and sandalwood, intertwining with the scent of flower petals. Mossy Woods: Classical bergamot, rose, patchouli, jasmine |amber, cedar, sandalwood, woody moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315761562-EYMEPUTRYOZCQYO8NYIQ/Jacaranda+Fueguia.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rosewood violin Jacarandá (Fueguia) 3.5 rosewood violin Within the intimate sanctuary of a violin-making workshop, memories stir with the very essence of resins and Brazilian rosewood shavings. A subtle sweetness permeates the air, from the distinct resins and natural oils of the wood, which becomes not just a material but a participant in the symphonic collaboration between the hands of the artisan and the soul of the instrument. Mossy Woods: Crisp Citrus Fruity Rosewood, Mahogany, and Spruce, Bergamot, Patchouli, Cedar, Moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315747507-1T9LTGZH366BAHXYP7GN/Pas+Ce+Soir+%28BDK+Parfums%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Flirtatious, spicy ginger, fruity floral Pas Ce Soir (BDK Parfums) 'Not tonight,' she said with a beguiling smile, then closing the door behind her. In the crisp Paris night, all that remained was the perfume of ginger, jasmine, quince, and orange blossom, the whispered tales of untold desires. Mossy Woods: Crisp Fruity Ginger, Pear, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Cacao Pod; Quince, Moroccan Jasmine, Peach and Orange Blossom; Cashmeran, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Ambroxan, Vanilla and Benzoin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315752237-8CZ6J6A6KA474AL71WXB/Aurora+Charles+Wong.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Watery lotus after the rain Aurora (Charles Wong) From the water came the scent of dark oak moss, amber. Lush growth of water lotus, bamboo, fig leaves, blackcurrant emerged after the early morning rain. Mossy Woods: Crisp Green Fig leaf, Blackcurrant bud, Fresh water, Bergamot, Rice, Water lotus, Bamboo, Rain, Oakmoss, Amber, Sea minerals, Sea moss, Freesia, Sea notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315760307-M5M6PH2V63XW1IKLDFUB/Invasion+Barbare+MDCI.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fougere x Oriental Invasion Barbare (Parfums MDCI) Referencing the grand invasion unfurling its chapters during the 3rd century in Europe. A convergence of forces unfolded as the Francs, Aleman, Saxon, Huns, Avars, Bulgarians, Germans, Goths, and Vandals swept across the landscape, invading and sacking the Roman Empire. This echoes the encounter of fougere v oriental accords, aromatic threads of lavender, citrus, and herbs meeting the mighty hit of spices like cardamom and ginger, fortified by the sweet whispers of wood. Mossy Woods: Crisp Green Grapefruit, Bergamot, Violet leaf, White thyme, Cardamom, Lavender, Ginger, Patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315760495-9UXD9IUOQI3P14IUSNXR/Italian+Cypress+Tom+Ford.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dark green cypresses Italian Cypress (Tom Ford) At a 15th century Florentine villa, sitting before a picture window, taking in the allure of dark mandarin, bite of mint and bitter galbanum, as they entwine seamlessly with scents of resin and moss. In the distance is a grove of mournful cypresses —rich with a hint of lingering smokiness. Together, the day becomes increasingly dark, a wood aroma tinged with musk. Citrus notes, Basil, Mint, Woods, Cyprus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701609550393-1O1XHPVBS33CKEIB4E45/24+Faubourg+%28Hermes%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Opulent white floral traveling via Silk Road 24, Faubourg (Hermès) Luca Turin called it “the perfumery equivalent of a team of eight pulling a gilt carriage.” The opulence bears the weight of hyacinth, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and jasmine, traveling on a smooth ambery road, a golden Oriental accord. Iris and vetiver lend an earthy, rootiness, a graceful counterpoint to the excess of blossoms, patchouli, vanilla, ambergris, and sandalwood. Mossy Woods: Crisp White Flower, Bergamot, Hyacinth, Orange, Peach, Ylang ylang, Gardenia, Iris, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Black elder, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315753769-Q8IRK8XZ6UZJ5J8I2ORF/Azemour+les+Orangers+Parfum+d%27Empire.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Savory green citrus Azemour les Orangers (Parfum d'Empire) In the sun-drenched expanse of a Moroccan citrus grove, where the air carries the aromatic symphony of resinous-green and peppery notes, a transformation unfolds. The essence evolves into a spicier, sweeter, and warmer medley. The scene opens before us, a plate of deliciously salty and savory greens, peppery leaves and the zesty embrace of bergamot. Mossy Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lemon, Coriander, Cumin, Black pepper, Pink pepper, Blackcurrant, Galbanum, Neroli, Geranium, Orange blossom, Rose, Hay, Moss, Henna, Iodine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315766316-WDYSR6DTLMGO28JLSFG4/Sublime+Balkiss+TDC.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Blackberry patchouli Sublime Balkiss (The Different Company) As the sun dips below the horizon, the woodland at twilight begins its earthy symphony, woody sweetness appears as a sheer veil from the soil. Delicate hints of spice dance in the breeze as a fragrance — cocoa powder? — dusts the forest floor. The soft soil exudes a luxurious essence of dark berry wine, as if nature itself were toasting to the nightfall. Mossy Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Blueberry, Blackcurrant, Damascus Rose, Lilac, Violet, Rose, Heather, Patchouli, Cocoa powder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315756524-6KJSBZAQ4DDYLSKB2FG9/Dryad+Papillon.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Bittersweet woodland spirit Dryad (Papillon) In the sylvan realm, a nymph presides over the narcissus ensconced in astringent bitter green, crushed flower stems, fallen leaves, moss, while narcissus whispers a dark breath, redolent of mentholated cigarette ash. As the dryad's heart unveils its core, where iris resides—somber and silvery, in a bittersweet ode to the woodland. Mossy Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity Bigarade orange, Bergamot, Narcissus, Jonquil, Orris, Orange blossom, Costus, Galbanum, Clary sage, Deer tongue, Cedrat, Benzoin, Iris, Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver, Tarragon, Apricot, Balsam, Styrax, Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701226454970-PK6MZ8BUXIVMMHWDVXGU/Aedes+de+Venustas+%28Aedes+de+Venustas%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rhubarb vegetable garden Aedes de Venustas (Aedes de Venustas) In the garden outside the cottage, the abundant rhubarb exhales its zest, made brighter by the lemony caress of vetiver grass. Tomato vines sprawl in abandon, releasing a stemmy green scent, gentle hints of pine needles, while in hidden corners, honeysuckle sighs its own sweet air in concert with fresh raspberries. The scent of mulch, an earthy undercurrent beating the rhythm that pulses beneath the surface of this vegetal composition. Mossy Woods: Fresh Green Rhubarb, Tomato leaf, Redcurrant, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Incense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837678420-1LJQ4RB95JDHL862P3C0/Hacivat+Nishane.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Pineapple juice spiked poured over a moss-lined forest Hacivat (Nishane) A glass of pineapple juice spiked with cold sunlight, poured over a moss-lined forest floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837676542-W42Q99UO3967VF9GKK6R/The+Noir+29+Le+Labo.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - The fruitier side of black tea The Noir 29 (Le Labo) A patch of cut grass in the sun, a well dressed androgynous person drinking black tea with fig and bay leaf. There is a cigarette on the table the surroundings of the lawn has trees of fig, cedar, vetiver, and hay and tobacco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837676635-EFSSKRTY8CQ3JKLS2SZ3/Poivre+Samarcande+Herme%CC%80s.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Black peppercorn in the spice market Poivre Samarcande (Hermès) Poivre Samarcande starts with black pepper and cumin that snap like morning frost against oak. It feels less like flamboyant spice and more like sun-warmed stones in a zen garden—dry, restrained, with a hush of cedar and moss softening the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315755959-EGII0SPC92BIZVFTEORO/Commes+de+Garcon+2+CDG.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Inky floral Comme des Garçons 2 (Comme des Garçons) Perfect roses open untouched by time's embrace, seen in the austere hues of water and ink. No excess, just essence, through the ink-stained strokes, a rose garden blooms, Mossy Woods: Fresh Green Ink, Incense, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Angelica root, Vetiver, Magnolia, Amber, Labdanum, Aldehydes, Cumin, Cade oil, Absolute maté, Abslolute folia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315764586-PACU7TZPU6NVHBCGUM48/Orpheon+Diptyque.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Quiet reminiscence of vanilla, gardenia Orpheon (Diptyque) Orpheon, a delightful café-salon, soothes its patrons with the quiet touch of sweet gardenia. The clean interplay of these notes unfolds against woods, its simplicity, calls to mind those treasured moments once shared with friends. Mossy Woods: Fresh White Flower jasmine, juniper berry, cedarwood, tonka bean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315762325-3EIU7AEW1E5A12ZRMWLZ/Jasmin+Bonheur+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Joyful Midsommar Jasmin Bonheur (Guerlain) A radiant aura, a sunlit demeanor unfolds, here jasmine is the carefree May Queen herself, an emblem of the splendor and verve of natures's renewal. Its essence, a delicate powdering of petals, imbued with a rosy sweetness, arrives from times long past. Mossy Woods: Fresh White Flower Apricot and Bergamot | Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose |Iris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315764008-1U204IKLUBUBT2YQ3A1R/Narciso+Narciso.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Magical musk and gardenia Narciso (Narciso Rodriguez) In the sylvan cathedral, where the ancient camphor trees stands as a sentinel of memories untold, handmaidens adorns its limbs with garlands of gardenia. In the air hangs their vestal fragrance, of cedar and musk in communion. Mossy Woods: Fresh White Flower Gardenia, Rose, Musk, Vetiver, Black cedarwood, White cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701612824378-ZEG04G9QBUS0879MILD5/Civet+2+%28Zoologist%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Low-key civet Civet (Zoologist) As the sun gracefully descends beyond the lush tropical expanse, most civets cautiously make their way cautiously through thickets. The humid air carries the sigh of mossy fragrances. Yet, this one particular civet is just a little unlike the others, mellower in disposition, peacefully snoozing amid the profusion of florals, leather, and moss. Mossy Woods: Rich Bergamot, Black pepper, Lemon, Orange, Spices, Tarragon, Carnation, Frangipani, Heliotrope, Hyacinth, Linden blossom, Tuberose, Ylang ylang, Balsams, Civet, Coffee, Incense, Labdanum, Musks, Oakmoss, Resins, Russian leather, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315757361-KYVTAR27ZVQFFPRZLLZK/Gold+Man+Amouage.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Extravagant wealth Amouage Gold Man (Amouage) “This perfume is about texture rather than structure, a hundred flying carpets of scent overlapping each other. It's as if Joy had eloped with Scheherazade for a thousand and one nights of illicit fun,” according to Luca Turin. Using the best materials money can buy, this is the scent of extravagant wealth Mossy Woods: Rich Rose, lily of the valley, frankincense | myrrh, orris, jasmine, rose | ambergris, civet, musk, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315834832-VQP8I0W87AV8I84GOJU4/Sycomore+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Peppery autumn woods Sycomore (Chanel) Amid the cypress trees and evergreens, autumn’s expanse unfolds. The ground beneath is a rich, blanketed by pine needles. There is a crisp chill in the air, infused with the aroma of juniper berries and black pepper. A solitary figure is huddled by a crackling campfire, where the smoke dances in harmony with the earthy notes of the woods and vetiver. Woods: Classical Pink pepper, Juniper, Aldehydes, Vetiver, Cypress, Violet, Sandalwood, Balsamic notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315833847-IUNL33146TNWGF4UMRVQ/Sugi+Monocle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smooth wood dusted by iris Monocle Three: Sugi (Comme des Garçons) 3.5 delicate wood The journey begins with Mediterranean cypress, a hint of Madagascar pepper. The path takes you to a patch of iris, encircled by Virginia cedar, pine and Haitian vetiver. A day unfolds, full of promise, radiating freshness and vitality, inviting you to commune with the majestic pine, cedar, and cypress trees. Woods: Classical Cypress, Pepper, Iris, Cedar, Pine, Haitian vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315838232-Y279XXCHMVQ0Y6NG5KMZ/Wonderwood+CDG.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Charred wood, and more wood Wonderwood (Comme des Garçons) In the heart of a cedar-laden thicket, a silhouette weaves a potion with oud and spices, redolent of nutmeg, incense, and bergamot. The alchemy of scorched wood clings to the air. Woods: Classical Madagascan pepper, Bergamot, Somalian Incense, Nutmeg, Cristalon, Cashmeran, Gaïacwood, Cedarwood, Carvi Graines, Somalian Javanol, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701744792091-K5IDVKLTQ4CTIEE2PT84/Vetiver+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Elevated vetiver Vetiver (Guerlain) Vetiver — earthy, woody, almost bitter in its grapefruit-hued intensity — finds its edges softened by the brightness of sunlit citrus groves and garden herbs on a morning stroll. Yet nestled within its pungent verdancy lies warmth. Tonka beans and tobacco leaves amplify vetiver’s richness. Woods: Classical Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Coriander, Vetiver, Cedar, Tobacco, Nutmeg, Pepper, Tonka bean, Capiscum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701833959424-D8IJHIABQU2QMZTYW7I1/Gaiac+10+%28Le+Labo%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sun-warmed wood Gaiac 10 (Le Labo) Airy temple hall of dark timber, the zest of citrus peels and the whisper of incense Woods: Classical Gaiacwood, Musks, Cedar, Olibanum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701741513989-VKNKJDLPNG1ANG111M7N/Baccarat+Rouge+540+%28Maison+Francis+Kurkdjian%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - At the local park, skipping class Baccarat Rouge 540 (Maison Francis Kurkdjian) Sweet cotton candy, burnt sugar, starburst fruit chews can’t cover the mentholated smell of spent smokes, ash trays littered over charred wooden park benches, where the bad kids are eating candy, and smoking cigarettes. Woods: Classical Jasmine, Saffron, Orange, Marigold, Ambroxan, Evernyl, Cedarwood, Ambergris, Fir balsam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315826618-T9MV1HHN11ZXV0X4L8SI/Fe%CC%81minite%CC%81+du+Bois+Serge+Lutens.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Masculine feminine, woody sweetness Féminité du Bois (Serge Lutens) Ancient cedar extends her limbs, sweet resin flows, the feminine divine currents of cardamom, ginger, mace, blackcurrant, in the shadowy boughs these dark fruits nestle. Woods: Classical Bergamot, Ginger, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Rosewood, Peach, Plum, Orange blossom, Violet, Orris, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Carnation, Mace, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Civet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701740942651-GIV68JPR0AOM8XGSB0S9/Aranyaka+Prym+Lomros.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Inky wilderness Aranyaka (Pryn Parfum) The black goat emerges from the shadows of ancient trees, deep in the wilderness, tasting sweet honey as Vedic chants whisper among cypresses, pleasantly dank with inky oakmoss. Woods: Crisp Green Goat's hair, Cypriol, Cypress absolute, Leather, Frankincense, Soil, Castoreum, Civet, Oakmoss, Nutmeg, Saffron, Clove, Lavender, Beeswax https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315825553-YRDM0ESZKAUO6175ASKR/Fat+Electrician+Etat+Orange.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Nutty vanilla vetiver Fat Electrician (Etat Libre d'Orange) “Based on the true story of a once beautiful man who ended up a Fat Electrician. Because while beauty fades, a good fragrance is forever. And contrary to the name, this is an ever attractive and wearable vetiver-based scent modernized by woody Vanilla Bean and balsamic Myrrh.” Woods: Crisp Green Vetiver accord, Chestnut cream, Olive leaf, Vanilla, Opoponax, Myrrh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315828430-VJCZ6MECAP63CD81CEVP/Il+Giardino+Pantheon+Roma.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Garden by the bakery Il Giardino (Pantheon Roma) Behind the bakery, a secret garden filled with apple blossoms and sweet florals, Raffaello takes Margherita's hand, love admist twisting ivy vines. Woods: Crisp Green Floral Notes, Ivy, Apple, Woody Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315824521-759STFHUQUP7ZJSYZKWR/Elephant+Zoologist.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Milk bath amid trampled leaves Elephant (Zoologist) Gentle giant bathing in creamy white coconut milk, surrounded by leafy fragments fallen, white blossoms drift on a breeze of sweet sandalwood Woods: Crisp Green Tree leaves, Darjeeling tea, Magnolia, Cocoa, Coconut milk, Incense, Jasmine, Woods, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701851593142-OWE7VB6SGCRHZ95SCDC5/Beaver+%28Zoologist%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Clean wet fur and fresh air Beaver (Zoologist) Fur glistening, wet from the stream, twigs snapping, linden blossoms swirling playfully about the brisk air. A beaver’s work is never done! Woods: Crisp Water Fresh Outdoor Air, Linden Blossom, Wood Shavings, Wild Vegetation, Damp Air, Dry Wood, Water, Light Musk, Heavy Musk, Dark Woods, Vanilla, Amber, Castoreum, Leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315825102-YRCQED8QLG122YJX7BU8/Fahrenheit+Dior.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Gasoline, leather, florals Fahrenheit (Christian Dior) Fueling up at gas pump, leather motorcycle jacket, amid sleek metal and chrome, carrying bouquet of white florals and violet leaf. Woods: Fresh Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Violet, Hawthorn, Honeysuckle, Mace, Chamomile, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli, Leather, Tonka, Musk, Lenstiscus, Styrax https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754838152392-V1N1DLZTMRTGVTB5FWHL/Berga+Sandal+Tamburins.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Warmed over lime trees and sandalwood Berga Sandal (Tamburins) Sunlight spilling over a lime grove, the air sharp with bergamot. Alongside the grove are hints of sandalwood drying in the afternoon heat. The two stay in quiet conversation, bright and grounded, until the day slips into a warm, ambered dusk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754838152467-3RB6LCGUP2SE8V83BYWZ/Elixir+du+Docteur+Flair+Astier+de+Villatte.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dried herbs in the mountain air Elixir du Docteur Flair (Astier de Villatte) In the mountains an old-world apothecary flung open on a summer afternoon, glass jars of dried herbs glowing in the light, in the distance cool eucalyptus, clove, and artemisia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315823587-X14AAQ6P7RVYUIETBVJS/Chamade+Homme+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Herbaceous, broody woods Chamade Pour Homme (Guerlain) The box cracked open, releasing spiced citrus, earthy yet bright bergamot, broody dark wood, a hint of metalic florals, hyacinth and vetiver. Woods: Fresh Pepper and Bergamot | Hyacinth, Violet, Green Notes and Nutmeg | vetyver, Leather and Woodsy Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315820716-0HH6AQ6TNSLBJRLG4VX9/Ashoka+Neela+Vermiere.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Milky fig, a garden sanctum Ashoka (Neela Vermeire Créations) The scent of tropical gardens fills the air, white hyacinth and rose bloom at the temple's edge, milky sap drips slowly from fig leaves tracing patterns on the ancient stones. Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity Lotus, Rose, Water hyacinth, Fig leaf, Parsley leaf, Osmanthus absolute, Cassie absolute, Iris, Incense essence, Jasmine sambac, Fig milk, Geranium, Ylang ylang, Fir balsam absolute, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla accord, Ambergris, Birch, Haitian vetiver, Leather, Styrax, Heliotrope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315832212-ZN6DFMRFQCAVOJ3FZQ6I/Osmanthe+Yunnan+Hermessence.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Golden osmanthus milk tea Osmanthe Yunnan (Hermès) Warm milk tea waken amid wisps of osmanthus flowers swirling with golden petals, a delicate brew with lingering sweet apricot and just a whisper of smoke Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity Tea, Orange, Freesia, Osmanthus, Apricot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701854712525-5A0RTIYVIE0DCSE7B3JR/Un+Jardin+Sur+le+Nil+2+%28Herme%CC%80s%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Nile's abundant green fruit Un Jardin Sur le Nil (Hermès) The Nile overflows, flooding its banks explosion of green mango and grapefruit, mixing with lotus florals, their sweet fragrance intermingling with smoky resins and ash Woods: Fresh Citrus Fruity green mango, grapefruit | calamus lotus | sycamore, frankincense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315832840-7X4EES4GCI7AJE3KQER9/Santal+Massoia+Hermessence.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Milky sandalwood Santal Massoia (Hermès) Deep in an Indonesian forest, surrounded by Massoia wood, earthy and rich, redolent of coconut and cinnamon mingling lightly on the breeze hints of fig and violet tea leaves brushed with morning dew Woods: Crisp Citrus Fruity Massoïa wood resin from New Guinea (coconut scent, underlined with peach and butterscotch), sandalwood, sweets made of milk and dried fruits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315828821-9AAISFRDS08NNR9O7OZ1/Iris+Nazarena+Aedes+de+Venustas.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Soft shades of gray Iris Nazarena (Aedes de Venustas) Iris, grey and rooty effect a cool blanket over the aged wood, hints of juniper pine, tobacco's wisp drifting, curling, old leather taking on the burden of the minds weight, the rootiness of iris a grounding embrace while roses add a touch of hope. Woods: Crisp Citrus Fruity iris ambrette juniper berry star anise | leather oud clove may rose | incense woods musk vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315830176-WPLJFTSHFV0UDENLNTL8/L%27Air+des+Alpes+Suisses+Tauer.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Hills are alive with L'Air des Alpes Suisses (Tauer) Green leaves and grass bursting forth from craggy cliffs, crisp mentholated mountain air and the scent of wildflowers greet the morning hiker on a sunlit hillside stroll. Woods: Fresh Water Amber, Tonka bean, Fir, Birch, Dried needles, Alpine lily, Orchid, Thyme, Basil, Rosewood, Nutmeg, Lavender, Lemon balm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701864633165-TEGUSKO96WYBROWXGEGO/Vetiver+Veritas+Heeley.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Verdant vetiver and smoke Vetiver Veritas (Heeley) Intensely green vetiver, with all the freshness its first tender shoots after a spring rain. Its vegetal vibrancy, counterbalanced by deeper notes of root and soil. There is a sweetness here too, evoking sun-warmed sugarcane, tart grapefruit and sprightly mint lend further definition, framing the vetiver in sharp relief. But then a smoky leather accord interjects, its ultimate effect is an evocation of countryside, with secrets lurking beneath. Woods: Fresh Green Mate and Lavender | Haitian Vetiver and Grapefruit | Woody Notes and Green Notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754838396704-DHJJ7T0U6YUFS086H2NF/Bukhara+Gallivant.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Bukhara blue iris Bukhara (Gallivant) Friends walking into an Uzbek sunlit courtyard lined with blue-tiled mosaics, the air cool with green iris and edged in spice. The powder is soft, like dust rising from stone steps. Along the route, the colors deepen—iris turning from pale grey to vivid blue—ancient and luminous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315830582-ZHPN2LDQUWF8XAUOXRKD/Ormonde+Man+Ormonde+Jayne.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Deep green philtre Ormonde Man (Ormonde Jayne) In the deep forest, the sorcerer gathers herbs, black hemlock, oudh wood, black tourmaline, for a potion. Woods: Rich Juniper berry, Bergamot, Pink pepper, Cardamom, Coriander seed, Oud, Black hemlock, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754838396470-T2EAJUC9WHECP2FHKNK6/AnOther+13+Le+Labo.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Static electricity and paper AnOther 13 (Le Labo) An artisan shop with a craftsman making paper, wood pulp, and vellum. Outside the window is the air full of static before a storm, mysterious and gray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315588873-CTEUBI4UDFN3KMFN4C49/No+89+%28Floris%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Old-school English dandy No. 89 (Floris) Like a dapper gentleman strolling down a London lane, this fragrance carries itself with poise. One imagines the subtle gust of powder as a top hat is swept off for a polite bow. Passersby may catch hints of rose, its petals soft but clinging. Faint lavender adds, the citrus, woods round out like a fine velvet coat, wrapping you in warmth and quiet comfort. One envisions Ian Fleming savoring this, nods knowingly to the past while anticipating adventures yet to come. Shall we follow where it leads? Aromatic Fougère: Classical Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Geranium, Rose, Ylang ylang, Cedarwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315590203-Q4KHV1TP5G10D8I4HGYO/Boy+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Feminine modern barbershop Boy (Chanel) We imagine dapper gentlemen strolling through the day, hints of lavender and geranium wafting, bergamot and oakmoss, coumarin, in their wake. Luca Turin points out that this fragrance family was born of the fairer sex, and it confirms my own instinct that fougères are not for men only. Behold Boy Chanel - the citrus treads lightly, lavender murmurs, while the heliotrope and vanilla soften the edges. Aromatic Fougère: Classical Lavender, Lemon, Grapefruit | Rose geranium, Coumarin, Moss, Rose, Orange blossom | Sandalwood, Heliotropin, Vanilla, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700534831059-M5XZMBICIYVWSOQWX1XW/Jicky+%28Guerlain%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - A song of lavender and vanilla Jicky (Guerlain) I get nervous about writing on historically important perfumes. This is converting/paraphrase what’s been written many times into imagery: With the first cold creamy spoonful, one discovers a dancing of flavors - the tang of citrus, lashes of lavender. Yet underneath the sparkling opening, we detect the warmth of vanilla enveloping the tongue. Amber, a touch of nectar and a slightly dirty civet musk imparts a subtle sensuality, best savored in lingering moments before the last traces melt away. Sean Connery was said to have been a fan. Aromatic Fougère: Classical Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary, Basil, Bay, Orris, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Vetiver, Cinnamon, Leather, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet, Tonka bean, Incense, Benzoin, Rosewood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315591727-7XSJU0831YDVN2ZH93NJ/Casanova+Histoires.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Licorice-lavender dance 1725 Casanova (Histoires de Parfums) It begins with the flirtatious dance of black licorice and lavender, their sensual aromas beckoning. The citrus accents the lively pairing joining in rhythmic step. Together they structure a enticing, anisic aromatic effect, along with the powdery sweetness and earthy cedar. From top to heart, this fragrance achieves a harmonious beauty. One is transported by the vision it conjures - of passions kindled and lovers entwined, their bodies swaying to melodies only they can hear. Aromatic Fougère: Classical Bergamot, Citrus notes, Grapefruit, Licorice, Lavender, Star anise, Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315597206-XBKE9JX2YO2S3GYYQHDD/Sartorial+Penhaligons.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Steam from a tailor's shop Sartorial (Penhaligon's) The worn authenticity of a tailor's shop on Savile Row - the steamy press of an iron, a metallic tang, and polish of violets. The magic unfolds as lavender and tonka bean swirl into focus, a touch of beeswax melts in, binding distinct notes into a hazy amber glow. The sheer musk offers a caress, something faintly dusty not-unpleasant note of sweat. It inhabits the skin with ease, like a favorite jacket, it carries the imprint of life. Aromatic Fougère: Classical Aldehydes, Ozonic Effect, Metallic Effect, Violet Leaf, Neroli, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Beeswax, Cyclamen, Linden Blossom, Lavender, Leather, Gurgum Wood, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, White Musk, Honey Effect, Old Wood Effect, Vanilla, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754834943026-8WGPOJXLZLS8QK4QHETU/Harvest+Mouse+Zoologist.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sweets dreams in the hay loft Sun-warmed rafters, hay, and a trace of vanilla pastry—soft, dusty, and content. The harvest mouse curls into his nest, the barn holding him like a lullaby. Moments later, he’s gone to sleep in the scent of his own happiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315596190-H6VBHURSFY2T6Z7G2K6X/Music+for+a+While+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Contrapuntal pineapple lavender Music For a While (Frederic Malle) Music in a field of tart pineapple and harmonizing with the roasty notes of lavender, giving rise to an accord that delicately balances on the brink of the gourmand. Aromatic Fougère: Crisp Green Lavender, Patchouli, Pineapple, Vanilla, Caramel, Sugar, Fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700546650089-66U5F39QTKCWB7YXENJ9/Azzaro.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - 1970s ouzo fougere Azzaro pour Homme (Azzaro) This aromatic fougère stands as a distinctly Italian exemplar. Its initial notes unfold with an anise opening reminiscent of ouzo. With a subtle nod to the sophistication of the 1970s, the fragrance exudes an elegance that carries a hint of allure, a touch of sensuality. Or as Luca Turin put it: “It remains as it did in the 70s: affable, slightly vulgar, completely unpretentious, and overall just delicious. “ Aromatic Fougère: Fresh Aromatic Bergamot, Lemon, Basil, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Anise, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cardamom, Caraway, Juniper berry, Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amber, Oakmoss, Tonka, Musk, Leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315586920-TJ02FXS840Q72AIGTCWG/Bulgari+pour+Homme+Extreme+Bulgari.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dry woods Bulgari pour Homme Extrême (Bulgari) A composition of dry woods, fir needles, tart grapefruit, pine sap, pepper – a brisk walk in the woods – hints of musk in the background. Tea leaves slowly swell as trees give way to a clearing, wisps of nutmeg and black pepper lingering in the late morning sunshine. Aromatic Fougère: Fresh Citrus Coriander, Lavender, Galbanum, Petitgrain, Green tea, Nutmeg, Fir, Pepper, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700808356335-R5BYKQ1RTF5PTV4Q104A/Cool+Water+%28Davidoff%29+.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Deep blue lavender Cool Water (Davidoff) Dawn breaking over endless blue, this brilliant scent has spawned countless imitators. Crisp lavender blooms winding through wild rosemary and sage, maritime breezes racing inland. The composition is meticulous, notes of aromatic herbs and ozonic marine accords billowing outward in perfect balance. Refreshingly icy and lushly aromatic, those simple layers evoke untamed nature’s deepest complexities. Aromatic Fougère: Fresh Fruity Lavender, Coriander, Peppermint, Rosemary, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Geranium, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315593294-F2XLT5606XJ4C3JYFEIL/Green+Irish+Tweed+Creed.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fresh green hills Green Irish Tweed (Creed) Lush green countryside of the Emerald Isle, freshly cut grass, wild violets, cooled by cloud condensation and whispers of sea elements in the distance. Aromatic Fougère: Fresh Green Lemon, Verbena, Iris, Violet leaf, Mysore sandalwood, Ambergris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315598480-ZY5XT96A1J2Z6VV62UD9/The+Third+Man+Caron.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Shadowy chameleon Le Troisième Homme (Caron) From the shadows, a charismatic if sinister character emerges, lavender lingers in the periphery, a subtle yet pervasive presence. His entrance is marked by an audacious confidence and an almost arrogant swagger, a luxurious floral essence, complemented by the embracing warmth of amber. For his final act, the Third Man morphs, musky and darker woody notes. Aromatic Fougère: Rich Lavender, Rosemary, Anise, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmin, Rose, Fern, Carnation, Amber, Musk, Moss, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tonka, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315594593-VE8J5Q4C6A58NN62GTUW/Kouros+YSL.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Casual encounters Kouros (Yves Saint Laurent) It smells dirty and clean, the intimation of last night’s rumpled sheets in someone else’s bedroom. There are waves of cologne and soap, mixed in with bodily smells, achieved through an opening of coriander and clary sage followed by patchouli and carnation, then musk, civet, and something honeyed. It is an animalistic, masculine embrace. Aromatic Fougère: Rich Coriander, Bergamot, Artemisia, Clary Sage, Clove, Jasmine, Geranium, Iris, Carnation, Cinnamon, Incense, Ambergris, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver, Honey, Leather, Musk, Tonka, Civet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315595571-TUYFHMRHLPA5SSXPD148/Mem+Bogue.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - An operatic love triangle Mem (Bogue) As this odyssey unfolds, we see three protagonists. At the fore, a brisk lavender taking center stage, alongside him a majestic jasmine-rose captivates with its untamed heart. Finally, an opulent animalistic character lingers patiently, also assuming a distinct role, harmonizing in a sensory masterpiece. Aromatic Fougère: Rich petitgrain, mandarin, grapefruit, lavender | ylang ylang, lily of the valley, white champaca, jasmine, grandiflorum, rose, damascena, bourbon, geranium, vanilla, peppermint, laurel | siam benzoin, rosewood, sandalwood, himalayan, cedarwood, labdanum, ambergris, musk. castoreum, civet amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315597790-NU9RB37E6DA6HY56Y02B/Soudain+l%27hiver+Henry+Jacques.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Bear attack in the pines Soudain l'Hiver (Henry Jacques) A woodland with pine needles and cedar, in a fleeting movement the rustle of underbrush reveals jasmine, neroli, rosemary, and oakmoss, a delicate interlude before, the animal emerges, powerful, aggressive. The very air seems to sprout hair at the touch of this elixir. Aromatic Fougère: Rich Cedarwood, Pine needle | Jasmine, Neroli, Rosemary | Olibanum, Moss, Leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315426757-QRQTV0NFDU2T609BJ4OV/Oribe+Satori.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Floral matcha Oribe (Satori) During the Sado ceremony, the air is rich with the green fragrance of matcha, an interplay of softly bitter and sweet notes The tatami matting, subtle notes from flowers and incense contribute to a sensory landscape. Green: Fresh Matcha green tea, Sage, Jasmine, Violet, Patchouli, Woods, Iris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315426614-7LC3MQWA4FEVJ9E7OLJ3/Pampa+Humeda+Fueguia.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rain-soaked grasslands Pampa Húmeda (Fueguia 1833) A sweeping Patagonian landscape revealing a sea of wild grasses, a medicinal herbal scent carried on the wind. Into the air, the rains release a fragrance reminiscent of eucalyptus, thyme, or rosemary with subtle citrus undertones. Green: Fresh Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Leaf alcohol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315428653-GA8RSEPX9W87IZVBUBCW/Eau+Lichens+Buly.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Forest-y moss Eau Triple Lichen d'Ecosse (Buly 1803) Unfolds as a narrative of forest moss and marine salt, bringing us deep into Scotland’s coniferous realms, where the scent of evergreen is most vivid. Green: Crisp Oakmoss, Green Grass, Sea Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315428840-2GNQQ7NX72ZOUXIA2OCQ/Bel+Respiro+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Spring grass Bel Respiro (Chanel) Conjuring delicate spring and the essence of awakening, the perfume imagines a scene where fresh grass extends without end, and the tender leaves crinkle beneath every step. The interplay of galbanum and rosemary brings forth resinous and verdant facets, and whispers of new growth carried along a gentle breeze, brings the promise of warmer days. Green: Crisp Citrus, Grass, Crushed leaves, Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme, Daffodil, Honeysuckle, Rose, Hyacinth, Leather, Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315430108-G91U5PGZWTFHFEUWFG8K/Amazing+Green+CDG.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Green, gunpowder? Amazingreen (Comme des Garçons) The intention is to express the untamed essence of the elements, in the meeting point of forest green along with the interplay of smoke and flint. The sensory experience begins with an opening of green, undeniably lush. Its development falters, then peters out, and the promise of gunpowder fails to materialize. It’s a fine fragrance, green if not so amazing. Green: Crisp Palm tree leaves, Green pepper, Dew mist, Jungle leaves, Ivy leaves, Orris roots, Coriander seeds, Silex, Gunpowder accord, Vetiver, Smoke, White musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315466414-MBNUN93GIUWVZDEEN70D/L%27Eau+d%27Issey+Issey+Miyake.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Green melon flowers L'Eau d'Issey (Issey Miyake) Unfurls with aspects of lotus, melon, and rose with a clean and watery effect. Its floral heart of freesia, orange blossom, lilies, and musk reveals translucent white florals against the counterpoint of green stems. It’s a distinctly mid-90s aesthetic of “clean” unisex perfume, and yet belies such expectations of unobtrusiveness with its insistent meloniness. Water: Crisp Melon, Lemon, Orange Blossom, Lotus, Freesia, Cyclamen, Rose water, Peach, Rosewood, Tarragon, Carnation, White lily, Lily of the valley, Peony, Jasmine, Orris, Musk, Amberseed, Tuberose, Osmanthus, Sandalwood, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315465128-CELMCE7LVJ16W2XYSRBS/Imperial+Milleseme+Creed.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Saline sun-drenched citrus groves Millésime Impérial (Creed) It’s a luxurious stay at a summer palace overlooking the Italian seaside, with notes of black fruit, sea salt, Sicilian lemon, bergamot, mandarin leaves, and Florentine iris. Amber and musk notes, slightly metallic or saline redolent of the seaside, beckon us to linger for a little longer in this intoxicating garden. Water: Classical Fruit notes, Sea salt, Sicilian lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin, Florentine Iris, Musk, Woods, Marine notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315465127-ABJA7XOXD1BREL5ODLFD/Note+de+Yuzu+Heeley2.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Yuzu radiance A delightful burst of citrus notes, yuzu and grapefruit, revealing a playful dimension and whimsy. Enigmatic nuances of seaweed and musk orchestrates the next event, guiding our smiling friends – yuzu and grapefruit – to a seaside frolic, as the briny breeze mingles with the warmth of the sun. Water: Classical yuzu, mandarin, grapefruit, sea salt, seaweed, vetiver, white musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700400326827-JCSBQVRQ9EDY3MJOP51F/Colonia+Acqua+di+Parma+%28Acqua+di+Parma%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Classic cologne Colonia Acqua di Parma (Acqua di Parma) Sicilian citrus interplay with lavender, rosemary, verbena, redolent of a crisp Mediterranean morning under bright sunshine. The day softens, giving way to the layers beneath, a smooth Damask rose, ylang ylang, and iris casting a warm golden hue. Citrus: Classical Sicilian citrus fruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Verbena, Damask rose, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700396202986-EP0XOMO0H1MD1XNNWRS2/Eau+Sauvage+%28Dior%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Warm-skin, citrus cologne Eau Sauvage (Dior) A legible and airy sunrise of bergamot, lemon, and basil In the symphony of scents, that gracefully intertwines earthy-grassy notes with elegant florals. This image is inspired by Bois de Jasmin who describes the “citrus, bitter herbs, and damp woods of Eau Sauvage [evoking] crisp white shirt and warm skin.” The author mentions that reformulations have dialed down “the seductive timbre of moss and the indole that give Eau Sauvage its deliciously dark facet." Citrus: Classical Lemon, Bergamot, Cumin, Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation, Basil, Coriander, Orris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk Citrus: Classical Lemon, Bergamot, Cumin, Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation, Basil, Coriander, Orris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700405123960-0DXKKQZ6QBI8K09G6YBE/Cedrat+Enivrant+3+%28Atelier+Cologne%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Mellow yellow citron Cedrat Enivrant (Atelier Cologne) The textured and weathered skin of cedrat (citron) tells tales of the sun-soaked days and cool, fragrant nights. Adding a touch of green, lime and bergamot, robust citrus notes mingle with hints of herbs, and cherry blossoms. It is the cedrat peel that is the highlight, yielding its treasures to the bearer’s fingertips, its bright essence set in counterpoint to warm musk and spicy accents. Citrus: Classical Citron, Lime and Bergamot | Mint, Juniper Berries and Basil | Vetiver, elemi and Tonka Bean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315509296-2VEAT4BFBJF9YDKSW8Q2/Diorella+Dior.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Offbeat citrus Diorella (Christian Dior) The allure of boho chic, a flair for bringing together eccentric charm with luxury; what’s happening with all that melon in this exclusive garden soirée? And still it all makes sense in this overall rich, woody-floral picture, adding a refreshing sweetness that defies convention. Citrus: Crisp Bergamot, Green Notes, Melon and Lemon | Honeysuckle, Peach, Jasmine, Rose and Cyclamen | Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315508534-1OS19ZXBRY4CA90X32C4/Cristalle+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Chypre w a golden glow Cristalle (Chanel) Cristalle may be considered a chypre rather than a citrus, according to Luca Turin. He writes: “[Cristalle] as a chypre… has an unusual morning feeling. There is a business-like briskness that suggests waking up from a night spent with a gorgeous stranger and finding her fully dressed and made up, ready to leave after nothing more than a peck on the cheek, leaving only a cloud of Cristalle.” Indeed, it's green, with basil and galbanum in counterpoint with lemon and bergamot, while mandarin and peach softens the edges. Quite an enchanting overture, leading us by the hand to the florals: jasmine, iris, and hyacinth. The concentrations have different characteristic, the EDT far crisper, and the EDP less austere. Citrus: Crisp Mandarin, Peach, Lily of the Valley, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot | Jasmine, Iris, Rosewood, Hyacinth | Vetiver, Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315513367-E2146H35UM1C9MWATQ7O/Pomelo+Paradise+Atelier.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Floral ruby red Pomelo Paradis (Atelier Cologne) Red grapefruit heightened by a subtle peony, honeysuckle accent. Gentle whispers of minty herbs, salt sea air linger, echoing the rhythm of waves in the comforting call of the sea. Citrus: Crisp Florida pink grapefruit, Mandarin, Blackcurrant | Moroccan orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, Chinese mint | Haitian vetiver, Amber, Tuscan iris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700396879409-MUSN8BECU4YS7SJHZYK5/Hesperides+%28Fresh%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Citrus disco ball Hesperides Grapefruit (Fresh) In the sunlit disco of citrus fun, pink grapefruit does the hustle alongside lemon, bergamot, tangerines, and oranges— a effervescent spirit of bracing citrus notes. Citrus: Crisp Mandarin, Italian lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lotus flower, Jasmine, Rhubarb, Musk, Peach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315511533-15A1EXTCM7AQIO9D9192/Ile+au+The+Goutal.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Neroli green tea L'Ile au Thé (Annick Goutal) On Jeju's shores, the essence of citrus and its blossoms linger on the wind. Amid the hushed whispers of osmanthus, fleeting and ephemeral, the island shares a secret, a communion of scents. It is a moment suspended in time, where the aroma of dried tea leaves mingles with the air. Citrus: Crisp Mandarin, Tea absolute, Osmanthus, White musks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315503466-XA7VXLED5BIMUZQ0FTPX/Eau+du+Sud+Goutal.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sunbathing in Capri Eau du Sud (Annick Goutal) She is sprawled in the radiance of the villa's rooftop, her form bared to the sun’d embrace. Whispers of mint and basil cling to her, with traces of tobacco leaf's lingering touch. The air carries a delicate veil of sweat, an intimate companion, entwined with the citrus and woods in this sun-kissed reverie. Citrus: Crisp Bergamot, Persian lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Verbena, Peppermint, Basil, Jasmine, Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754835186581-TOQ02EJFQCT9MRO1QE43/Wulong+Cha+Nishane.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Still life of citrus fruit and tea A sunlit courtyard at mid-morning, steam rising from a freshly poured cup of oolong. Bright citrus drifts in on a light breeze, softened by the green clarity of tea leaves. Fig adds a quiet ripeness, a touch of sweetness under the crisp edges, before clean musk settles like the warm weight of a linen shirt on skin. The scent lingers for hours, never raising its voice, a polished still life of citrus, tea, and air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754835378750-Z40C7DNPNRNZKVXECNKZ/Eau+Parfumee+au+The+Vert+Bulgari.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Green tea and jasmine Early morning in Kyoto, the garden still beaded with last night’s rain. Steam rises from a porcelain cup of green tea, curling into the soft light as jasmine drapes itself over the breeze. The wooden veranda is warm under bare feet, the world pared down to linen, pale woods, and the quiet pulse of leaves steeping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315509810-95AC3ZHOY60Z8QEV5OV7/Dom+Rosa+Imaginaires.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Frosty Champagne rose Eau Sanguines: Dom Rosa (Liquid Imaginaires) Close friends clinking glasses, the bittersweet scent of pomelo and citrus. Roses nestle at the core of this opalescent frost, entwined champagne's tang and subtle salty undertones. The chilly rose lingers, a fleeting echo of the shimmer of booze and metal. Fresh Citrus Fruity Champagne, Pomelo and Pear | Damask Rose, Olibanum and Cloves | Woody Notes, Cedar, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837379461-9ZS4C7RLLVTQYS9GVJ0E/Eau+de+Campagne+Sisley.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sun-warmed tomato leaf and vine Eau de Campagne (Sisley) Eau de Campagne is a straight shot of green—tomato leaf, basil, galbanum—like sticking your head into a garden at 7 a.m. Citrus sparks at the edges, then fades into herbs, geranium, and a touch of plum. The base is dry oakmoss, patchouli, and vetiver, a little mossy jacket over all that brightness. It’s rustic and modern at once, unisex, and smells like fresh air without the city in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315512314-GAIEZO4LTI26JZ2949FW/Oyedo+Diptyque.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Hard-candy yuzu soda Oyédo (Diptyque) On a sunlit day, the lime and orange that recalls the hard-candy lollipops of childhood. As those memories fade, the idea become softer, gentler, the comfort of soap. On the next table, there is a basket brimming with the radiance of yellow yuzu fruits, an embodiment of the most vibrant and effervescent citrus, a crispness that imparts a buoyant energy and effervescence. Citrus: Rich Citrus, Lime, Thyme, Woody notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315505678-3RJIO9ZRA3G88YR65SYP/Bigarade+Concentree+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Marmalade: a labor of love Bigarade Concentrée (Frédéric Malle) Making marmalade from Seville oranges involves contrasts—the supple texture of dried peels, the vibrant sweetness of orange pulp, and an undercurrent of bitterness from the pith. Amid the bitterness, there is a subtle and unmistakeable funk, traces of cumin with its earthy, bodily aroma. It is pleasant, lending warmth and balance, finished off with dry hay and the touch of wood. Citrus: Rich Bigarade essence, Hesperidic notes, Rose, Hay, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700491509881-EY0W2SRRVVMHMYJBBHXX/Aqua+Allegoria+Pamplelune+2%28Guerlain%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fresh-faced morning grapefruit Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune (Guerlain) In the early light, a sunrise ritual unfolds – citrus awakening, fresh grapefruit. Tartness, bitterness and sweetness, hum the morning melody. Eyes close, each drop is a burst of vivid hues, a sunlit bounty, both sultry and sulfurous. Enter the counterpoint, a bold patchouli, earthy and robust, a tapestry of green, the breath of a pollen-saturated garden. A vanilla-scented earth, dusky and sweet, is a smooth undercurrent. In every nuance, in every inhalation, there is a reminder of the new day’s perfect balance. Citrus: Rich Acidulous Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Cassis, Patchouli, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315501571-D9G2CJTG69EZSQNUD0VX/Eau+d%27Orange+Verte+Hermes.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Chilly green grove Eau d'Orange Verte (Hermès) Walking barefoot in the orange grove, a verdant chill clings to the rich earth. The sun bestows its vibrance, accentuating the abundant bigarade and mandarins, set in contrast to the somber shadows below. Citrus: Rich Lemon, Mandarin, Mint, Blackcurrant bud, Papaya, Mango, Oakmoss, Patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315501776-YF63WOHKXPTE3LFJQD2C/1848+Jules+Verne+Histoires.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Spice trade routes 1828 Jules Verne (Histoires de Parfums) The story begins with grapefruit and tart citrus, giving way to eucalyptus and warm woods, along with pepper and nutmeg, conjuring images of a bygone era—of wooden merchant ships laden with exotic woods, plants and spices traveling along ocean trade routes. Citrus: Rich Grapefruit, Citrus, Tangerine, Eucalyptus, Nutmeg, Pepper, Cedar, Incense, Vetiver, Pine cone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315881649-5HZBJJ14TTHXT33VSK2X/Satori+Satori.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Five facets of Kyara Satori (Parfums Satori) Performing the Kodō ceremony, she is poised before the brazier, as tendrils of Kyara agarwood scents the tearoom, the rustle of her kimono is soft, hushed as a prayer. Satori Osawa Woody Amber: Crisp Coriander and Bergamot | Cloves, Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Cinnamon | Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Kyara Incense and Oakmoss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315902212-E0BILX7LY8C2HK549CS1/Tabacco+Toscano+%28Santa+Maria+Novella%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Vanilla spiced tobacco Tabacco Toscano (Santa Maria Novella) A freshly lit hand-rolled cigar, the tobacco has nuanced floral touches; playing gentle counterpart is an amber vanilla liqueur, toasted sweet spices meeting as fascinated partners. Woody Amber: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Jasmine | Tobacco, Birch leaf | Vanilla, Burnt malt, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315891687-F4Z7ZG23AGSWBH5E82JL/Fatih+Sultan+Mehmed+Fort+%26+Manle%CC%81.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Comforting sweet apples, florals Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Fort & Manlé) Perfumes will give a kind of “leisurely contentment [akin to] settling down on a plush couch with a good book and no other immediate plans,” writes Luca Turin. This hidden sanctuary entertains the imagination with roses and soft irises dusted in golden pollen, their sweet perfume mingling with spicy ambergris. The garden air is rich with scent crisp apples partnered with a hint of ambery vanilla. Rasei Fort Woody Amber: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Apple, Petitgrain, Rose, Tulip, Iris, Vanilla Bean, Benzoin, Amber, Ambergris, Cedar, Patchouli, Oud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701875562412-GQ8UXZY3S83VIIW4AV95/Lyric+Woman+%28Amouage%29+.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Dried roses in the attic Lyric Woman (Amouage) In a chest long forgotten, filled with velvety spicy roses and geranium, dusty wood, dry scent of ages, spicy and floral notes faded. Hidden away, this floral treasure, offers the hint of forgotten fruit, almost sticky and overripe, secrets unlocked. Daniel Maurel Woody Amber: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger | Rose, Angelica, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Geranium, Orris | Oakmoss, Musk, Wood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Frankincense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701869388903-4ZD70HWCQ0UKQRPK5TYD/L%27Interdit+%28Givenchy%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sparkling strawberry floral L'Interdit (Givenchy) Ethereal elegance, playful and sweet like fruit kissed by the sun, a glow that sparkles like diamonds in the evening, rose, jasmine and iris mingling in an amber haze on a summer eve, adding just an element of dark chypre mystery. Francis Fabron Woody Amber: Crisp White Flower galbanum, pepper, clove, strawberry, aldehydes, rose, jasmine, jonquil, violet, sandalwood, amber, musk, benzoin, iris, patchouli, vetiver, frankincense and tonka bean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701877850387-HYQSJST5HQWYWNRL42N9/Fate+Woman+%28Amouage%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Narcissus rose pashmak Fate Woman (Amouage) Warm and earthy, spiced sweetness, chili and cinnamon is subtly blended pashmak candy floss, narcissus grounded by rose's soft petals, green stems twist below in the steam, a breath of powder, musk evoking memories of dark places. Dorothée Piot Woody Amber: Classical bergamot cinnamon chilli pepper | rose narcissus jasmine frankincense labdanum | vanilla frankincense benzoin castoreum patchouli oakmoss leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315901491-O0FA68JVTA7PWWP5MOHD/Santal+Majuscule+%28Serge+Lutens%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Milk, roses and sweet spices Santal Majuscule (Serge Lutens) This palace of stories, of a thousand and one tales told to keep daylight at bay. Sandalwood offers its honeyed embrace, roses blush petals across the marble floors. Mlky soft, a woman's skin bathed in hyacinth. Taste of cinnamon and orange zest spin sugared domes, and peach skin musk - the soft underbelly of the fruit exposed it welcomes, its sensuousness a promise that even the end of the world comes sweetened. Christopher Sheldrake Woody Amber: Classical Gourmand rose | tonka bean, rosewood | sandalwood, cocoa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315883835-YIVJ08YAOCVVHRIP5GLY/Anima+Dulcis+%28Arquiste%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Chili-dusted chocolate torte Anima Dulcis (Arquiste) The soul of sweetness calls, cinnamon and chocolate notes, flavors that smolder, spices entice, chilies smoky and heady. It’s a dense cake where bitterness blooms underneath satin coat of ganache, now dusty with spices and cocoa powder. Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier Woody Amber: Crisp Gourmand Cocoa, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Chili https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315887644-BZDO1UP784TTSVRFOA45/Butterfly+%28Hanae+Mori%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fruit candy in the woods Butterfly (Hanae Mori) A resplendent burst of cotton-candy —vivid and garish, jubilant berry scents dancing amid the wooded walk. Bernard Ellena Woody Amber: Crisp Gourmand Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry and Black Currant; Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Peony; Sandalwood, Almond Tree, Brazilian Rosewood and Virginia Cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702365227926-HIQJ8O6YH7C79XZZLNWB/Ambre+Nuit+%28Christian+Dior%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rose ambergris Ambre Nuit (Christian Dior) An immersion opulence ambiance of 18th century balls, a dance of memories. The very air pulsates with a heady blend of salty-sweet allure, a tapestry woven with the threads of sensuality that is both potent and slightly musky. François Demachy Woody Amber: Rich Bergamot |Turkish rose, ambergris | cistus Labdanum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315903526-ROJQKCJV875JUWD6SQS9/Tea+for+Two+%28L%27Artisan+Parfumeur%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Spiced chai, amber Tea for Two (L'Artisan Parfumeur) Enjoying a little bit of spiced chai with your leather clad friend. Olivia Giacobetti Woody Amber: Rich Tea, Star Anise and Bergamot; Cinnamon, Spices, Ginger and Gingerbread; Tobacco, Honey, Leather and Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315897513-789PMPP3WFNANOOHQA4L/Majestic+Woody+Intense+%28Arabian+Oud.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Caramel-vanilla golden woods Majestic Woody Intense (Arabian Oud) Golden hues tell a tale of earthy whispers in vanilla's warm embrace, citrus accents against deep wood florals. A on a soft, golden space. Bergamot, Lemongrass | Davana wood, Lavender, Rosemary | Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315900173-WN706A1RBPMPMQU4VMW7/Rosewood+%28Arabian+Oud%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rose vanilla oud Rosewood (Arabian Oud) Sweet rose with the delicate essence of vanilla, reminiscent of powdered sugar gently dusting the air. An ambery rose, gracefully poised between indulgence and restraint, neither cloying nor burdened by heaviness. This is underpinned by the opulence of rich agarwood, creating a harmonious dance of scents that lingers in the senses. rose, cambodian oud | madagascar vanilla | olibanum, white musk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701874491909-1HT2IBJOOYPALYODY228/Bois+d+lles+%28Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Purring sandalwood Bois des lles (Chanel) Stirred by wistful thoughts in the woods of early autumn, a soft light filtering through the golden canopy casts a melancholic spell— the bittersweet fallen leaves, crisp notes of iris, rose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine, spices, incense, a dance of sandalwood and vetiver with the velvety darkness of tonka bean and the amber warmth. Jacques Polge Woody Oriental: Classical Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli, Peach Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the valley, Iris, Ylang ylang | Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315885502-PEWKUFXKW0VMZN2VDZM0/Au+Coeur+du+De%CC%81sert+%28Andy+Tauer%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Arid dry desert Au Coeur du Désert (Andy Tauer) Beneath night's veil, a desert hides its tales, gaunt shadows on ash-like dunes prevail, heavy woody overtones weave through the arid air, bergamot and petit-grain dance, and body spices, rugged grace. Masculinity drawn in celestial hues. Andy Tauer Woody Oriental: Classical Woody notes, Amber, Patchouli, Ambergris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315893493-KHPIJ1BDKZUI1V52N162/L%27Air+du+De%CC%81sert+Marocain+%28Tauer.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Vast desert spice L'Air du Désert Marocain (Tauer Perfumes) Vast stretches unfold, the morning yawns in the desert, human presence absent for miles, a boundless sky, sage, amber and brush huddle close to the earth, under the sky, hints of smoke in the distance Andy Tauer Woody Oriental: Crisp Citrus Fruity Coriander, Cumin, Petitgrain, Rock rose, Jasmine, Cedar, Vetiver, Ambergris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315903137-7PB6LYAGYDIUD6X1JKTE/Tam+Dao+%28Diptyque%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sandalwood cabinet Tam Dao (Diptyque) Presenting an exquisite handcarved piece showcasing rare woods redolent with ambergris. The initial impression is dry sandalwood, a burst of verdant and razor-sharp cypress notes, with ginger, herbs, and green citrus setting a vibrant and refreshing tone. The sandalwood transforms into a sumptuous and creamy character, enriched further by the velvety opulence of ambergris. Woody Oriental: Classical Sweet lime, Coriander, Ginger, Woody notes, Amber notes, Sandalwood, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315901019-OMCJFUD9EVE9NGWNHU81/Samsara+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sandalwood radiance Samsara (Guerlain) A contradictory spirit, Polysantol shimmering sunshine, mysore sandwalwood milky rose petals. Bitter citrus, green buds awakening jasmine and ylang-ylang's narcotic dance. Coconut and vanilla sweetness entwined with sandalwood, rose petals, and cream. The base notes ground and warm tonka acts the foundation, with florals leaving contrast and texture Jean Paul Guerlain Woody Oriental: Classical Green notes, Peach, Ylang ylang, Bergamot, Lemon, Iris, Violet, Orris, Jasmine, Rose, Narcissus, Iris, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Amber, Musk, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315890840-IISAG7960A5ODT9Q207G/Dzing%21+L%27Artisan.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Vanilla musk Dzing! (L'Artisan Parfumeur) Like a daydream of youth, the circus comes alive through scent—conjuring up memories, the cracks well-worn leather, infused with traces of bodies that have inhabited its second skin. The air is rich with a medicinal floral musk mingling with the burnt sugar sweetness of toffee warming over a fire. Spices radiate the warmth of human connection—pungent ginger, fragrant cinnamon, mellow saffron. And serving as anchor to all this airiness, the base brings us back to earth and beast: the leathery animalic castoreum, resinous benzoin, the skin-like whisper of musk. Olivia Giacobetti Woody Oriental: Classical Leather, ginger, tonka bean, musk, white woods, caramel, saffron, toffee, candy apple and cotton candy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315898228-B38K1J9X1GFYRX8ZAA9Z/New+York+Intense+%28Nicolai%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Powder vanilla leather New York Intense (Nicolai) A sensory time capsule inviting us to step back into familiar neighborhood, citrusy twang of citrus, crackling with energy, the mossy depths of lavender, earthy and slightly herbaceous, entwine themselves with the spring of green. Subtle spices emerge in the background, muted and subtly underpinning the bolder notes. Ambery vanilla, its leather-like depths reflecting the lightness before it like the endless interplay of light and shadow. Patricia de Nicolaï Woody Oriental: Classical Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender, Armoise, Red pepper, Black pepper, Patchouli, Cedar, Leather, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315898800-R7UYLIRJ8VGZFVSD5L69/Patchouli+Intense+Nicolai.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Floral green vanilla Patchouli Intense (Nicolaï) Sweet citrus peel intertwines with the essence of freshly unfurled leaves, a dance that yields to verdant notes. This part unfolds with a bitter grace, transitioning into a light floral character. Then the vanilla steps in, gradually softening the woody undertones and bestowing a sweetness that is both subtle and beguiling. Patricia de Nicolaï Woody Oriental: Classical Lavender, Geranium bourbon, Orange, Turkish rose, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Bay oil, Leather, Amber, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315881188-JUA4OEAAGWLZ8UOW1HT5/Hammam+Bouquet+Penhaligon%27s.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Floral steam bath Hammam Bouquet (Penhaligon's) Waves of lavender and rose permeating the steamy air, an idyllic floral steam bath thick with the raw, earthy notes of rose petals, iris, lavender, and verdant stems. Yet subtly undergirding this intoxifying botanicals is the solid sturdiness of weathered wood. Steam rises, carrying these meandering memories aloft, our minds elevated even as our bodies are weighted with relaxation. William Henry Penhaligon Woody Oriental: Classical Lavender, Bergamot, Rose Otto, Cedarwood, Orris, Jasmine, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702386684801-THYSG1MDW9WZZC9ICGLS/L%27Homme+Ide%CC%81al+Cologne+%28Guerlain%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Bitter almond, smooth vetiver L'Homme Idéal Cologne (Guerlain) With its distinctive bitter almond heart softened by whispers of mandarin and grapefruit. As one falls deeper under his spell, the sweetness suggest darker delights - leather, vetiver, cedarwood emerge, earthy and enigmatic. Thierry Wasser Woody Oriental: Crisp Citrus, Rosemary, Orange blossom | Amaretto accord | Tonka bean, Leather, Vetiver, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315899599-YB3Y0AIF7T83IEW1K8O3/Portrait+of+a+Lady+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rose patchouli Portrait of a Lady (Frederic Malle) The portrait strikes the beholder with vivid sparks of pepper, clove and cinnamon, then a curling sweetness of raspberry, honeyed rose petals velvet in texture. Next an earthier note next, the rich like chocolate, patchouli, layers amber struck clear and bright, underlain by cream-rich shadows that lend a mysterious depth. Dominique Ropion Woody Oriental: Crisp Citrus Fruity Rose Essence, Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Cinnamon, Clove, Rose Absolute, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Ambroxan, White Musk Cocktail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754836515828-W23QVEETFL8UOC48A3Z4/Rabbit+Zoologist.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Children’s book by a gourmand perfumer Rabbit (Zoologist) Apple peel, pale carrot, and a whiff of hay. There’s a shortbread heart, warm and crumbly, that drifts into vanilla-musk the way fur warms under your hand. Sweet but never sticky, it keeps one paw in the garden and the other in the kitchen, managing whimsy without going full confectionery. A clever balancing act—half meadow, half teatime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701871077839-QR4GWY24147HRRW7SIR1/Korrigan+%28Lubin%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Baked gingerbread and incense Korrigan (Lubin) The aromas emanating from the oaken doors - sweet boozy musks mingling with traces of tobacco, deep resins, and herbs. As one steps inside, there comes the balm of cedar embracing spiced warmth - cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger woven through swirls of honeyed dough. Woody Oriental: Fresh Gourmand Juniper berry, Saffron, Cognac | Lavender, Ambrette, Whisky | Cedar, Oud, Leather, Vetiver, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315895985-OOHW86XPOAKVVJ0E83Y0/Lolita+Lempicka+%28Lolita+Lempicka%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smart cookie Lolita Lempicka (Lolita Lempicka) Innocent yet wry wisdom of girlhood. On campus, fresh-faced violets, green after a spring rain complements old-fashioned sugared pralines, caramel apple, cotton candy. Yet this is no saccharine daydream, there is a real tart snap, piercing glint behind the eyes, contradiction of soft whimsy balanced by keen intellect. Annick Menardo Woody Oriental: Fresh Gourmand Ivy, Anise Seed, Violet, Amarise, Licorice, Amarena, Vetiver, Tonka, Vanilla, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315904594-0OZO0150SS58JEM3L3MS/Vol+de+Nuit+%28Guerlain%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - A dark flight of the imagination Vol de Nuit (Guerlain) Wood-paneled library, its leathery base evokes the supple gilt-edged spines of literary classics, rows upon rows patiently passing the test of time. Beeswax candles, their gentle flicker animating the shadows, visions of night flight, swirling, dark bitter galbanum, brown and green. At the heart of this sanctuary blooms a radiant bouquet - notes of orange blossoms and narcissus offer a poetic contrast to the crackling fire that fills this den of quiet contemplation. Jacques Guerlain Woody Oriental: Fresh Green Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli, Galbanum, Daffodil, Narcissus, Violet, Carnation, Jasmine, Rose, Ambergris, Castoreum, Sandalwood, Cinnamon wood, Oakmoss, Orris, Vanilla, Peru balsam, Benzoin, Spices, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315889007-DRNKE5HI35SRIK9S9PVT/Dune+%28Dior%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Amber, sun-warmed sand at dusk Dune (Dior) Wind-sculpted and dry ridges, salty and metallic taste on the lips, a vision of green briny, citrus zest, leaving a trail of petals, jasmine and rose. Pink shadow absorbing the last glow of the daylight, patchouli, amber glow as sun dips down, warming musk in dry terrain. Dominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Bsiri-Barbir Woody Oriental: Fresh Water Broom, bergamot, wallflower, mandarin, lily, peony, rose, jasmine, amber, moss, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315882456-F89K0D8DMSC0VTMJ1F90/Ambre+Eternel+%28Guerlain%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smoky amber leather Ambre Eternel (Guerlain) Leather kissed by amber's warm embrace—a darkness that emerges from the depths, a smoky, tarry leather, entwined with shadows and enriched by the resonance of smoky woods and dry amber. Thierry Wasser Woody Oriental: Rich Coriander, Cinnamon, Ambergris, Peach, Neroli, Ylang ylang, Woods, Leather, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701873296152-6RVDAU8WHU9WE2X22HPL/Anubis+%28Papillon%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Thick dark resin and incense Anubis (Papillon) The chamber air was thick with dark incense, smoky sweetness of castoreum and balsam, the raw musk of leather, the dusky richness of attar. Anubis himself was born of these shadows and resins rendered thick. His path was one strewn with the last vestiges of life and light before the kingdom of the dead welcomed its children home: blood-red rose petals, delicate white jasmine, the gentle blush of pink lotuses, scattered in the wake of passing souls. The blooms of mortality intertwined with neverending night, the pungent myrrh of mummification preparing one for the sweet hereafter's embrace. Elizabeth Moores Woody Oriental: Rich Jasmine, Suede, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Immortelle, Pink lotus, Saffron, Myrrh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315905445-0YVMVQ6X19E4Y509VBQN/Yatagan+%28Caron%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Spicy wormwood Yatagan (Caron) A lone man sits fireside, around him the scent of pine, herbs wrapping round him. Petitgrain, lavender, fennel , an unexpected kinship blooms. Memories of wormwood flashes, a star burning sudden, that bitter sprig, sour like daisies, pf bunches hung drying in rafters. The leather breeze blows low and slow, mossy pine bending easy, oak moss, labdanum, patchouli - a chorus speaking in tongue he knows though long unheard. Vincent Marcello Woody Oriental: Rich Lavender, Wormwood, Petitgrain, Artemisia, Bergamot, Galbanum, Oregano, Geranium, Jasmine, Carnation, Pine needles, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather, Castoreum, Styrax, Olibanum, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315892079-ISX2IAJYGZYHM5VDWV16/Hypnotic+Poison+%28Dior%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Bitter almond vanilla Hypnotic Poison (Dior) The scent hits the senses before the potion can strike, an intoxicating sweetness, vanilla, bitter almond scent, tiny dark seeds, red fruit at the peak of ripeness, sweet yet grounded by the barest tang of silvery touch. Annick Menardo Woody Oriental: Rich Caraway, Bitter almond, Jasmine sambac, Moss, Jacarander wood, Vanilla, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1701872459033-NCNILA09C9ZL913N79K2/Fourreau+Noir+%28Serge+Lutens%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smoky lavender Fourreau Noir (Serge Lutens) Black envelops lavender in its shroud. Incense tendrils dance, embracing the fragrant purple blooms. A subtle smokiness lingers, intertwining with the richness, while dry cedar wood, complements the darkness that cloaks the aromatic symphony. Christopher Sheldrake Woody Oriental: Rich Lavender, Incense, Patchouli, Almond, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315888399-NUNAYAR6Y3A4OZG1L3VK/Camel+Zoologist.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sticky dried fruits and incense Camel (Zoologist) A still life captured in fragrance - dried figs and dates, their concentrated sweetness interweaving like threads of memory. Frankincense, raw like cold pine needles, then resinous myrrh sidles in, cutting through the fruit's stickiness. The merchant unloads his wares, ready for the bazaar, incense trails wander through stalls cluttered with barrels and baskets. Christian Carbonnel Woody Oriental: Rich Dried fruits, Frankincense, Palm date, Rose, Amber, Cedar, Cinnamon, Incense, Jasmine, Myrrh, Orange blossom, Civet, Musk, Oud, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315943628-A1JU3AI59BF51EAZFWIH/Shalimar+2+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Mythical 'oriental' Shalimar (Guerlain) From the fabled Gardens of Shalimar where Mumtaz Mahal delighted, the story begins with bright bergamot, lush orchards heavy with citrus, intwined with a richer bouquet of roses, jasmine, and iris. Intoxicating as vanilla, smoothed with tonka, grounded by woods. Underneath, something darker stirs, the animalic scent of leather warming as the vanilla intensifies, enveloping the wearer in an aura that is strikingly sensual. Jacques Guerlain Oriental: Classical Bergamot, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla, Tonka bean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315941831-5TO53N0GDKGTFNVQOMK1/Habit+Rouge+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Orange blossom and leather Habit Rouge (Guerlain) Luca Turin writes that the orange blossom and opopanax accord in perfumery evokes an appealing sensory experience like “soft and rasping like stubble on a handsome cheek.” HR is the cousin of Shalimar Jean Paul Guerlain Oriental: Crisp Bergamot, Lemon, Rosewood, Basil, Pimento, Sandal, Carnation, Patchouli, Cedar, Rose, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Amber, Moss, Leather, Benzoin, Labdanum, Olibanum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315940530-MUYWMOJ4XIRWJJL00U7I/Chergui+Serge+Lutens.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sweet florals, pipe tobacco Chergui (Serge Lutens) Honeyed floral blossoms entwined amid toastier roots. The smoke of sweet pipe tobacco mingle with the whispering blooms, smoke tendrils coiling about, leaving a delicate trace. Christopher Sheldrake Oriental: Rich Hay sugar, Iris, Rose, Honey, Musk, Incense, Tobacco, Amber, Sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315938388-U6WHJ1J4GID3G5KV3OQ9/Opium+YSL.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Hard-hitting sweet resins Opium (Yves Saint Laurent) Smoky, resinous sweetness of opoponax and balsams softened by creamy jasmine. As the darkness descends—a potent onslaught of sweet spices and swirling incense, a veil on the senses. Drifting into the waves of sweet benzoin and opoponax emerge with their rescuing delicacy and seduction, throughout an opalescent radiance, golden hints shimmering with transcendent mystique. A transportive experience unfolding in darkness and light. Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic, Raymond Chaillan Soft Oriental: Classical Mandarin, Bergamot, Plum, Hesperides, Clove, Coriander, Pepper, Bay, Pimento, Jasmine, Rose, Carnation, Lily of the valley, Ylang ylang, Peach, Orris, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Myrrh, Opopanax, Labdanum, Benzoin, Castoreum, Amber, Frankincense, Musk, Tolu, Cedar, Vanilla, Olibanum, Cistus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315938898-3C6MQHN16WWZR56VF586/Santo+Incienso+TDC.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Zesty palo santo, and incense Santo Incienso (The Different Company) Palo Santo, the scent of the incensed temples and forests of lore. Citrus peeks through the sweet woodsmoke, mingling zesty scents, the very soul of real incense or vetiver root. Alexandra Monet Soft Oriental: Crisp Citrus Fruity Bergamot, Petitgrain, Nutmeg, Palo Santo accord, Cedarwood, Hedione, Incense, Myrrh, Milky musk Incense and vetiver have one thing in common: no essential oil or material captures the dusty aspect of the real thing. Incense fragrances are all the rage at the moment, and this is a pretty good one which claims to contain Palo Santo oil, a material which nicely bridges citrus and incense notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315936834-VJAB2V14VIEK4IAQ2FPF/L%27Eau+d%27Ambre+%28L%27Artisan+Parfumeur.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Snuggly amber L'Eau d'Ambre (L'Artisan Parfumeur) Amber's snug embrace—powdery, sweetly boozy, spiced with vanilla's embrace. These soft folds against the skin and by their touch recall the warmth that kindled legends, a dream for sleepy souls to find refuge. Karine Dubreuil-Sereni Amber: Classical geranium, vanilla, amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315941112-VFD90GY35EYEO0SOC6QV/Eau+de+Lit+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Soft linen sheets Eau de Lit (Guerlain) With the delicate touch of a summer breeze, neroli opens like the flush of dawn over orange groves, while country sage lends its green spice, vanilla softens the edges in a final flourish. Francis Kurkdjian Amber: Fresh Green bergamot, coriander leaf, star anise, aromatic notes | green notes, tunisian neroli | vanilla, white musks, cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315943012-CY3N3RB2LO81BNK1TXGY/OolongTea+One+Day.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Tea and roasted rice cakes Oolong Tea (One Day) This cup of tea holds a bitterness that lingers on the palate, like mist rolling over a landscape. It is a subdued and subtle, as it recedes, hints of honey and rich woodiness emerge. Wagashi rice cake waits, the perfect companion flavor for this tea, simple sweetness. Michael Wong Floral Amber: Crisp Gourmand Oolong tea, Clary Sage and Bergamot | Honey and Jasmine | Tonka Bean and Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315936833-5JLDQKWUGD5QNPY92MDG/Mayan+Chocolate+%28Aether+Arts%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Raw green chocolate Mayan Chocolate (Aether Arts) Crushed cacao beans, rich and unsweetened, consumed as it had been long ago. Their aroma mixes with earthy plants with hints of chili and smoky paprika. A touch of gentle vanilla and woody incense smooths the bitterness so the cocoa adding richness. Amber Jobin Amber: Crisp Gourmand Chili Pepper and Spicy Notes | Green Notes and Orchid | Dark Chocolate, Exotic Woods and Incense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315939631-KFVI2R3IWZJ2A0NLQGD6/Un+Bois+Vanille+%28Serge+Lutens%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Toasted sugar, vanilla woods Un Bois Vanille (Serge Lutens) The scent the cafe, an intoxicating cantata of earthy, spicy base notes lifted by bittersweet burnt sugar and smoothed out with cream's mild kiss. An altar of smoke and caramel incense lures us in, first the nutty, woody bass chords with hints of anise. Then, burnt sugar smoothed by cream's kiss of florals and vanilla. Christopher Sheldrake Amber: Classical Gourmand beeswax, caramelized, benzoin, bitter almond, gaiac wood, tonka bean, black vanilla, licorice, sandalwood, coconut milk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700315942354-OJ3MBB6OGBD56NNXHE2K/Muscs+Koublei+Khan+Serge+Lutens.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Love in furs Muscs Koublai Khan (Serge Lutens) In the embrace of a forgotten realm, the firelight casts a glow on bedroom furs, heavy with sleepy warmth. Dance of shadows and whispered promises in the flicker of flames. The quilt cradles a sleeping lover, the aroma of exotic essences paint a portrait of love. Christopher Sheldrake Amber: Rich civet, castoreum, cistus labdanum, ambergris, moroccan rose, cumin, ambrette seed, costus, patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702901094151-XDINEDT1Q82G2U133OUC/L%27Eau+Diptyque.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Green pomander L'Eau (Diptyque) A burst of citrus, bright and tangy like a grove of oranges. Pomanders studded with cloves nestle nearby, earthy and piquant. The sharp freshness of pine needles perks up the melange, a potpourri of scents, oakmoss and patchouli’s base notes rumble below. Desmond Knox-Leet Soft Amber: Crisp Citrus Fruity Cinnamon, Geranium, Sandalwood, Rose, Cloves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702901119585-07DNLB988WI98HBHIE9I/Eau+de+Cashmere+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Soft cashmere musk Eau de Cashmere (Guerlain) A luxurious scent for cashmere or wool to envelop the wearer in softness, this perfume can also be delicately dabbed onto skin like a traditional fragrance. Soft Amber: Classical Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; Iris, Lavender and Cedar; White Musk, Heliotrope and Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702901132061-H0B8YFAAUCWO31FLGJ5W/XII+L%27Heure+Mysterieuse+Cartier.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Smoky peppery incense XII L'Heure Mysterieuse (Cartier) Incense weaves a tapestry of green herbal threads, entwined with the essence of burnt orange. The incense, unfolds as a fresh, peppery cadence and transforms into a dark, burnt accord. A subtle sweetness reminiscent of Indian sandalwood incense sticks lingers. The atmosphere shifts to the comforting embrace of a wood fire, radiating warmth and the woody essence of smoke and culinary delights. Mathilde Laurent Soft Amber: Classical jasmine, patchouli, elemi gum, coriander, frankincense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702901147923-10AO10RT1T6J1XCLSOSX/Oeillet+Sauvage+L%E2%80%99Artisan+Parfumeur.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Musky carnation zing Oeillet Sauvage (L’Artisan Parfumeur) A whisper of pepper— sheer rose, jasmine billow through. Velvet cream petals of carnations darkened with cloves, the razor's edge between flowers musky-sultry and sharp spices. Photorealistic softness. Anne Flipo Soft Amber: Rich Carnation, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Resin, Pink Pepper, Vanille, Wallflower, Rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754837917828-FYADS0OHT5S0DLEX0NV7/Coco+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Flambé of mandarin and macerated raisins Coco (Chanel) Aldehydes, mandarin peel, boozy raisins—like a flambé that burns off fast. The heart blooms with carnation, jasmine, dried rose, and spices that crackle without shouting. Amber warms underneath, sweet with a faint trace of leather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702446799312-7O6YW7PRAF017OQZS3Q8/Phul-Nana+%28Grossmith%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Resinous florals, secrets long past Phul-Nana (Grossmith) Hesperides flutter, tonka beans embraced by sandalwood's warmth, florals of geranium, tuberose, ylang ylang. Resinous opoponax arises, smoldering, honey-lit, hinting at pleasures behind velvet curtains. Trevor Nicholl Floral Amber: Classical Bergamot, Orange, Neroli | Geranium, Tuberose, Ylang ylang | Patchouli, Benzoin, Cedar, Sandalwood, Opoponax, Tonka bean, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702447756747-K6QSXM696TVQR3AZJBLA/Epic+Amouage.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Easygoing floral amber Epic Woman (Amouage) Rose and sandalwood smooth the way for agarwood and frankincense, swaying together, grounded by a dash of spice, cozy and playful, that lingers long after you've left. Cecile Zarokian, Daniel Maurel, Angeline Leporini Floral Amber: Classical cumin pink pepper cinnamon | damascus rose geranium jasmine tea | amber musk frankincense oud sandalwood guaiacwood vanilla orris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316057067-V91T34X2F2VX4XWJMWPK/190+Ans+de+Creation+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sweet snuggly comfort 190 Ans de Création 1828-2018 (Guerlain) Lively scent of citrus, fruity tones dancing bright and sweet, notes of blossoms newly opened—white petals, yellow centers, traces of orange and ylang. Then it settles into earthier realms, almond, sandalwood, musk rising warm from the base. Comforting, like luxurious baby shampoo, a soft terry hug, inviting you to bask in its layers. Floral Oriental: Classical Orange, Orange blossom, Almond, Ylang-ylang, Benzoin, Sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702525331025-XK3062KQX621NZT350EH/Boucheron+%28Boucheron%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Krystle Carrington floral Boucheron (Boucheron) Va-va-va voom of ‘80s excess—a rush of orange blossom candied fruits, joining the heady, full-bodied richness of jasmine and tuberose with tempering pops of geranium and hints of green from narcissus. Francis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Béthouart Floral Oriental: Classical Lemon, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Basil, Orange blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Geranium, Iris, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Tonka bean, Civet, Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber, Olibanum, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316063989-YEBXH0K7YZUUSXCTIC5V/Nahema+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Radiant rose Nahéma (Guerlain) Unfurling like the petals of a night-blooming flower, rich ambery woods, plum-sweet fruitiness deepening into the moody, bittersweet chocolate of Damascus roses. Shimmer of hyacinth dancing above like fireflies, ylang ylang’s blending with rose in a voluptuous floral heart. Jean Paul Guerlain Floral Oriental: Classical Rose, Peach, Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green notes | Hyacinth, Bulgarian rose, Jasmine, Lilac, Ylang ylang, Lily of the valley | Passion flower, Vanilla, Peru balsam, Vetiver, Sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702454209894-FB4BWQ2ZPQMKV6HJ6QEE/Poison+%28Dior%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Behemoth sweet tuberose and jasmine Poison (Dior) Love or hate it, she makes an impression, this scent that takes hold in a taloned embrace. The top notes burst like fireworks, a blackcurrant cordial fizzing with vivacious grape and plum. Then comes wave after wave of narcotic mentholated tuberose, tinged, coriander, pepper and anise. She bold, theatrical, almost vulgar, verging on the edge of too much. She will not sit politely at a dinner party, extravagant and loudly demanding to be noticed. Jean Guichard Floral Oriental: Classical Orange blossom, Plum, Coriander, Black pepper, Star anise, Pimento, Mace, Rosewood, Tuberose, Rose, Carnation, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Lily of the valley, Labdanum, Berries, Cinnamon, Orange honey, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Opoponax, Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702527714604-NCTYFILWDUGANTSZZSZT/Shem-el-Nessim+%28Grossmith%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Spring still life of heliotrope, geranium Shem-el-Nessim (Grossmith) Rainfall in spring, quenching and reviving, scent of neroli come forth, geraniums musking the air with their verdant bloom. The flowers cut and arranged, still-life of Bruegel come to life, now transmuted–inside the studio, powdery heliotrope intensified, exuding their vanilla bouquet like marzipan left near an open window. The perfume rests on featherbed of wood, it has weight and texture: resinous sandalwood, soft vanilla, traces of musk. Trevor Nicholl Floral Oriental: Classical Bergamot, Neroli, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang ylang, Orris, Musk, Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702533935519-MULPD9QVF1NJI3V5NJ9L/L%27Heure+Bleue+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Light-as-air cream pastry L'Heure Bleue (Guerlain) The layered pastry at first bite has the scent of blossoms, anise dances across the tongue with a sweet snap, making way for the cool touch of violet. Vanilla's embrace warms through and through, as iris emerges, pretty and delicate as early spring. Incense binds this bouquet with its hazy, Provence dusk allure. Jacques Guerlain Floral Oriental: Classical Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Aniseed, Tarragon, Clary sage, Neroli, Bulgarian rose, Iris, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Orchid, Carnation, Violet, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Vetiver, Benzoin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702535383651-HO5KSBK9RJVCSPKBHZCP/Promise+de+l%27Aube+MDCI.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Apricot and flowers Promesse de l'Aube (Parfums MDCI) The day breaks open, spilling light like a handful of loose petals. Soft apricots blush in the golden glow, ripening to release their lush and champagne spirit. The garden comes alive, one blossom at a time jasmine first, unfurling in white waves, then rose, reddening from bud to bloom. The perfume of nectar and new beginnings Francis Kurkdjian Floral Oriental: Classical Bergamot, Brazilian tangerine, Californian lemon, Egyptian jasmine, Ylang ylang, Indian sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316067790-IXTFGCYQELVFXXM60YGN/Shanghai+Lily+Tom+Ford.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - White flower with a dark mood Shanghai Lily (Tom Ford) With their piquant zest of ginger and cloves, the lilies seem to herald an auspicious occasion. Their waxy petals rest atop an antique carved box—a venerable relic redolent of storied incense, and smoke. Antoine Maisondieu Floral Oriental: Classical Bitter orange, Pink pepper, Black pepper, Clove, Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose, Violet, Lily, Vetiver, Cashmere woods, Benzoin, Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac wood, Incense, Olibanum, Vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316063439-A0PPD5XX6BPFD3WC4H7Y/Mon+Numero+8+L%27Artisan.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Transforming iris and green apple Mon Numero 8 (L'Artisan Parfumeur) The wind causes the iris flutter, petals deep purple like dark shadows on snow. Every year the iris returns, familiar yet changed—the same way memories reshape, the smell of bitter apples and powder in a frothy bath, remerge a bouquet of delicate spring flowers, rose jasmine, mimosa, narcissus. Bertrand Duchaufour Floral Oriental: Classical carrot coriander apricot | iris violet rose jasmine mimosa narcissus | musk vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316057431-VXTR8Z8YCCUTXAYHRCKM/Rituale+%28Mendittorosa%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Amber floral musk Rituale (Mendittorosa) Warm smoky spice, bright bergamot, lavender layered with brown sugar, rich amber embraced by beeswax honey, patchouli's subtle, mellow sweetness. Amelie Bourgeois Floral Oriental: Classical Italian Bergamot, Mandarin Aldehyde, Lavender, Jasmin, Narcissus, Rose, Red Fruits (Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Pomegranate), Patchouli, Sandalwood, Beeswax, Amber Woods, White Musk, Hyraceum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316060712-I3T9BMC13BZOSRZRNBV2/Chamade+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Hyacinth and blackcurrant Chamade (Guerlain) Hyacinth, opulent and thick, in counterpoint to tart blackcurrant, then ceding the stage to the pollen-dusted perfume of narcissus, bright and clear as a spring morning, clear yellow pales to an amorphous cream, rose, ylang ylang, taking on the feeling of pollen grains gathered by the pinch, staining the skin with delicate traces of bee-borne gold. Jean Paul Guerlain Floral Oriental: Crisp Green Blackcurrant bud, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Turkish Rose, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Galbanum, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber, Iris, Tonka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754836671167-JF7X0WI7IK64VPDTDW8G/Soleil+Blanc+Tom+Ford.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sunscreen on the Mediterranean Soleil Blanc (Tom Ford) You’ve just stepped off a yacht onto a sunlit villa veranda: sparkling citrus—bergamot and cardamom—rides in on a warm breeze, flirting with pink pepper’s spark. The scent mellows into creamy coconut and pistachio, brushed with jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, as whispers of vanilla and tonka pad your skin like satin. In the dry down, golden amber and benzoin linger—a sunset glow that stays close, intimate, whispering “endless summer.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702695636406-P08A6L2GZDU07CIEMIB1/Apres+L%27Ondee+Guerlain.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Irises and heliotrope after the rain Après l'Ondée (Guerlain) Like a sunbeam piercing through the clouds after a gentle spring shower, the almond blossom’s delicate perfume emanates a radiance both watery and warm. Its pale yellow mimosa flowers seem to capture Impressionist beams of light, their fragrance flickering like a memory. Nestled around this floral heart, thyme, rosemary and sage lend a green earthiness. Finally, spectral notes like iris and diaphanous resins cast an ethereality through the composition, wrapping the vivacity of blossom and herb in a subtle, introspective veil of soulfulness. Jacques Guerlain Floral Oriental: Fresh White Flower Aniseed, Hesperidic notes, Rose | Violet, Hawthorn, Carnation, Vanilla | Iris root https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316181819-7MEB7H9PUY4T0FCBLFFT/No.+5+%28Chanel%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Iconic: a study in contrasts No. 5 (Chanel) Chanel No. 5 is one of the most iconic and famous perfumes in the world. It is a study in contrasts: crisp aldehydes a counterpoint to soft ylang-ylang; delicacy of lily of the valley in sultry embrace of jasmine's dusky decadence; rose adds a dimension between the two, softly spoken; dry woody vetiver and resinous sandalwood are enriched by amber and vanilla. The famous luminance of No. 5 is grounded in an animal darkness. From lightning to moonbeam, hardness to softness, sophistication to youth - all harmonizing strangely yet beautifully, evolving over time like movement through passing ages. Soft Floral: Classical Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, May rose, Grasse jasmine, Iris, Lily of the valley, Bourbon vanilla, Ylang ylang, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316206520-2Y5X6XE001C3MGXI4L8P/Caleche+Hermes.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Aristocratic, refined, unsweet Calèche (Hermès) A fanfare of citrus bursts across the senses, tartness spilled over with a nose-wrinkling shiver. Bubbles fizz in a flute of champagne, citrus notes dance before subsiding into a woodsy murmur. Moss and incense swell up to cradle the fading citrus, with the subtlest wisp of a floral breeze weaving them together. Guy Robert Soft Floral: Classical Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Gardenia, Ylang ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Lily of the valley, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Tonka, Cypress, Frankincense, Coumarin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316205956-Q4YTDFR83MPBWJZZILYS/Arpege+Lanvin.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Warm musky floral Arpège (Lanvin) A soft embrace slowly surrounds, cashmere warmth on skin, rosy petals opalescent, rich jasmine buds cascade, swathed in their sensuous layers, woods nutty and deep underlie, now musky, indolic perhaps. The blooms' seductive darkness beckons, languidly sinking within. Paul Vacher, André Fraysse Soft Floral: Classical Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Iris, Lily of the valley, Neroli, Clove, Ylang ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Mimosa, Violet, Geranium, Camelia, Genet, Coriander, Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Styrax, Musk, Benzoin, Ambergris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316193196-3UTQZNL4JFZQ6GWWK260/Jubilation+25+Amouage.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Intimate roses and dry ripe peaches Jubilation 25 (Amouage) Floral notes of feminine intimacy opening, rose dusted with cumin—a spice that makes the nose twitch and want. Peaches verging on overripe swirl through a disappearing act of citrus and herbs as oakmoss arrives, earthy and wanting to be touched. Jasmine embraces shadow, feeling the golden flicker across its petaled curves, resin warming, binding contrasts. Lucas Sieuzac Soft Floral: Classical Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tarragon and Lemon | Incense, Rose, Labdanum and Artemisia | Myrrh, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316195161-YGWZCS3GC42WLAEQIQDD/Le+Cri+de+Lumiere+Parfum+D%27Empire.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rose and iris in sunlight Le Cri de la Lumière (Parfum d'Empire) The irises and roses dance together, partners in a dreamy waltz, dipping in and out of a sunbeam spotlight. Behind their performance lies something the subtle warmth of wood, hints of sweet pear, the gentle caress of ambrette seed. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato Soft Floral: Classical Florentine iris, Turkish rose, Ambrette seed, Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702821758801-040V5RZRNL42OR4OGH2X/Baghari+%28Robert+Piguet%29+.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Classic bouquet, orange succade Baghari (Robert Piguet) Evoking an era of 1950s glamour, imagine a symphony of iris, rose, and jasmine, sweetened by candied orange peels. Vetiver and cedarwood add a woody interlude, reminiscent of polished ballroom floors, while the denouement whispers of vanilla, cloves and musk, leaving an indelible trace of classic sophistication and the enduring allure of a bygone beauty. Francis Fabron, Aurélien Guichard Soft Floral: Classical Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange blossom, Lemon, Rose, Lilac, Clove, Ylang ylang, Hay, Lily of the valley, Jasmine, Iris, Bourbon vetiver, Costus, Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla, Civet, Ambergris, Castoreum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316191773-XKS7P0FVVT43OZDXEUCK/Iris+Poudre+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Picnic amid smiling irises Iris Poudre (Frédéric Malle) Starting with a burst of bright bergamot, it unfolds into a velvety iris heart with a touch of vintage femininity. Delicate floral notes of rose, ylang-ylang, and spice-infused carnation add complexity. A subtle warmth emerges from vanilla, musk, sandalwood, and tonka bean, creating a timeless allure. Initially solemn, it unexpectedly transforms into a sunnier, more cheerful disposition with fruity notes, comforting and embracing a brighter, joyful aura. Pierre Bourdon Soft Floral: Classical Bergamot, Orange, Rosewood, Ylang ylang, Carnation | Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Violetta-rose, Aldehydes | Iris, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ebony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316204563-N8TOBVD4FUL6XWQDCT0A/White+Gold+Ormonde+Jayne.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Ice-white cut diamonds White Gold (Ormonde Jayne) A luminous blossom unfolds, a white bloom, citrus-woody notes dancing aloft. Like a diamond gleams with prismatic hues, White Gold, a spectrum of light, jasmine's embrace, a luxurious florals interlace. Linda Pilkington Soft Floral: Classical Pink pepper, Mandarin, Bergamot, Clary sage, Green leaves | Jasmine, Carnation, Iris, Orchid, Freesia | Madagascan vanilla, Ambrette seeds, Cashmeran, White musk, Amber, Moss, Tonka bean, Labdanum, Opoponax, Vetiver, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316204048-GRH99RTSJ9TUDKI2BXVR/Red+Moscow.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Soviet No. 5 Krasnaya Moskva / Red Moscow (Novaya Zarya) Red Moscow, akin to Chanel No. 5, finds its lineage in Tsarist Russia. A heavy, dense oriental melody unfolds, resonating with the echoes of a bygone era. Carnation weaves its essence, yet, amidst the weighty grandeur, a subtle dance emerges—a lemony coriander cutting through a powdery backdrop, vanilla, adding a citrusy finesse to the intricate perfume ballet. Echoes of history and glamour converge, creating an artifact that tells of a decadent past. Auguste Michel Soft Floral: Classical bergamot, coriander, ylang ylang, rose, carnation, jasmine, iris, vanilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316188084-6W8TJZJIFV2QYWVHEU17/Chokedee+Strangers.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Pandan sticky rice Chokedee (โชคดี) (Strangers Parfumerie) Sweet sticky rice, pandan still clinging to the warm breath of steam which rises, together in green aromatic embrace, whispers of jasmine and coconut dance, wweet and savory. Prin Lomros Soft Floral: Classical Pandan leaf, coconut, vetiver, Chommanard, jasmine rice, cedar, frangipani, sandalwood, ambrette, vanilla, black tea, jasmine sambac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316202379-QPVZ9VCA2A33UR6OMSVQ/Pure+Musc+for+Her+Narciso+Rodriguez.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Apricot flesh Pure Musc for Her (Narciso Rodriguez) Love in the afternoon, warmth caressing the skin like a tender lover's touch, and apricot flesh yielding beneath the teeth with the delicate surrender of ripe indulgence. The air carries a whisper of honeyed sweetness, a lingering essence. Sonia Constant Soft Floral: Classical Musk Musk, Floral bouquet, Cashmeran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316197583-J9Z2SU7G5YBQUELWIIU1/Musc+Acampora.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Musky slept-in sheets Musc (Acampora) Linens kissed by slumber, there lingers an intriguing essence, a curiously enchanting mushroom bouquet —its herbaceous notes intertwining with the earthy whispers of patchouli, gradually surrendering to the warmth of bare skin, a sweetness deepening with the passage of time. Bruno Acampora Soft Floral: Classical Musk Musk | Rose, Jasmine, Violet, Vanilla, Clove, Amber | Sandalwood, Patchouli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316198127-F74DHY8XMNRR2IQXCDQS/Musk+Tonking+D%27Empire.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Deer glands (skankyiness) Musc Tonkin (Parfum d'Empire) The olfactory profile of Tonkin musk is often articulated as a warmth that is distinctly animalic, sweet, and earthy, possessing a profound depth and intensity. It unveils a distinct amalgamation of sweet and spicy nuances, drawing comparisons to a composite symphony of musky, woody, and floral constituents. Following an initial surge of animalic vigor, floral elements gradually unfurl, evolving into a symphony of creamy, indolic blossoms with some hint of sweetness. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato Soft Floral: Crisp Musk Tonkin Musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316190286-WU816AUHR54MCN2QE3DC/Golden+Neroli+Abel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sunny w/ a dash of bitters Golden Neroli (Abel) A view onto a sun-dappled garden, experiencing freshly bloomed flowers, sunlight's creaminess, the brightness of a clear day, and the cozy caress of a gentle breeze. Picture ylang-ylang entwining seamlessly with tea and neroli. The fragrance, enchanting and evanescent, dissipates as the sun dips below the horizon. Frances Shoemaker and Isaac Sinclair Soft Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Neroli, Matcha tea, Petitgrain, Ylang ylang, East indian sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316203223-PZGHF46681X0GNAI9IHA/Quintelline+Henry+Jacques.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Sweet thick floral confection Quintelline (Henry Jacques) In a quaint village embraced by rolling hills and the fragrance of blossoms, a wedding unfolded as sweet as the masterpiece that stole the show—the wedding cake. A culinary marvel, its tiers, painted in hues of plum and peach, beckoned guests to savor the delicate dance of ylang-ylang and fresh iris. With each bite, the cake unfolded like a love story, the succulent burst of peach intertwining with the eloquent iris, creating a canvas of flavor that echoed the promises of a fruitful union. Henry Cremona Soft Floral: Crisp Citrus Fruity Violet, Mirabelle plum, Ylang ylang | May rose, Iris, Peach | Vanilla, Musk, Indian sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316187445-PGWVUD1YYFX8JP1G0AAA/Bruma+Trudon.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Pale earthy leather Bruma (Cire Trudon) Solstice unfolds, buttery iris-violet, liberally peppered, yet it feels, pale and chilled, scent on the air distilled. Faded leather cradles the bloom's embrace, wrapped in memories, vetiver's whisper, earthy and fleeting. Antoine Lie Soft Floral: Crisp Green Galbanum, Iris, Leather, Haitian vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316194594-OO9MXNXH1TGF4W20X75Q/La+Pausa+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Woody irises La Pausa (Chanel) In the picturesque hamlet, the quintessence of iris was discovered, guided by a seasoned cultivator through fields awash with the morning dew and the heady aroma of the elusive bloom, which gave off the scent of earthy and powdery notes, an exquisite melange of woody violets, powdery leather, and the guarded secrets of the soil. Jacques Polge Soft Floral: Crisp Iris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316196681-LDW8G0SXHD8L35N7F9FA/Molecule+01+%2B+Iris+Escentric+Molecules.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Skin scent iris Molecule 01 + Iris (Escentric Molecules) ISO E SUPER intricately interweaves with the idiosyncrasies of your skin chemistry. This fusion begets an aroma that is unequivocally yours. Collaborating seamlessly with the iris, it orchestrates a subtle and bright effect of iris. Geza Schoen Soft Floral: Crisp Iris Iris, Hedione, Iso E Super https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316205135-KSF2IGI4NN0686KN20ZU/White+Linen+Lauder.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Warmed up fabric softener White Linen (Estée Lauder) A sunbeam casting its radiance upon the olfactory stage, aldehydes bursts forth, a reminder of laundry hung out to dry in the morning breeze. Roses take center stage, their essence a complex interplay of green and stemmy notes. It is in this sunlit room, where a soft bunny rabbit naps contentedly atop a pile of fresh laundry. Sophia Grojsman Soft Floral: Crisp White Flower Aldehydes, Citrus notes, Peach, Rose, Jasmine, Lilac, Orris, Lily of the valley, Ylang ylang, Orchid, Cedarwood, Honey, Amber, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Benzoin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316198685-6S41HSC13DC2YBNS4CQM/No+5+L%27Eau+Chanel.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Citrus No. 5 No. 5 l'Eau (Chanel) A citrus kiss, bright yet fleeting as maidens that flutter by. Velvet woods wrap ‘round in steady embrace, earthy yet refining. Like a warm summer rain, droplets of dewy freesia petals and vibrant rose extract leave a delicate floral trail in their midst, Chanel No. 5 made youthful again with a contemporary flair. Olivier Polge Soft Floral: Fresh Citrus Fruity Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Aldehydes, Rose, Oxygenated jasmine, Ylang ylang, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Soft and cottony musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316200266-COV0SPU38MF7WBSQA7MZ/No.+19+Chanel+.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Cold green armor No. 19 (Chanel) Almost cruel in its beautiful, galbanum cuts through sweetness like an angel wielding a sword. The bitter green is the strength of the divine feminine, a bitter magic allowing the softness of jasmine and warmth of iris to bloom safely under its watch. The richness of the earth now bears its fruit. Olivier Polge Soft Floral: Fresh Green Galbanum, Bergamot, Neroli, Hyacinth, Rose, Orris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Lily of the valley, Ylang ylang, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather, Cedarwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702832416846-95BA8NYPB5HI3X25JMW2/Gin+Fizz+%28Lubin%29.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Effervescent juniper floral Gin Fizz (Lubin) She sat at the carved mahogany bar, her elbows resting lightly on the polished wood. She smiled as the bartender placed a frothy concoction in front of her. She brought the chilled glass to her lips and sipped, notes of juniper and citrus from the gin mingled with vanilla and floral essences infused in the soda. It was bright yet smooth, sweet yet botanical. Utterly delightful. Henri Giboulet, Thomas Fontaine Soft Floral: Fresh Green Bergamot, Sicilian lemon, Messina mandarin, Juniper berry | Iris, Galbanum, Orange blossom, Rose absolute, Turkish jasmine | Swamp lily, Benzoin, Florentine iris, Vetiver, Oakmoss, White musk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702825758746-I627DTRR3BD0MJZZBD9H/Hiris+%28Hermes%29.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Gray abstract iris Hiris (Hermès) The artist captures the iris with confident brushstrokes that lend energy yet restraint to the composition. At first glimpse, the flowers appear almost sculptural. There is a topnote of crisp aldehydes, almost piercing in their sharp purity.. The petals take on a powdery sensuality, their pigment redolent of the elusive, tender fragrance of iris absolute. The ephemeral beauty of iris is frozen in timeless balance through the artist's alchemic vision JHB 2.5 / LT 1.0 / FG 4.2 Olivia Giacobetti Soft Floral: Fresh Green iris, coriander, carrot | iris, neroli, rose, hay | honey, almond, wood, vanilla, cedarwood, ambrette seed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1702824513843-51XTHZGCM9A08I38DHBG/Hiris+%28Herme%CC%80s%29.jpg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Rooty ethereal orris Iris Silver Mist (Serge Lutens) The iris emits an air of paradoxes. Its petals impart a velutinous softness, while its sliced rhizomes exude the tenacious staying power of oak roots. Its orbit encompasses the most elegiac impressions of powdered sugar violets and the piquant bitterness of galbanum resin. The iris occupies its own atmospheric hierarchy - rooty yet ethereal. Its scent unveils like carefully peeled layers of silk gauze that drape over rich amber woods. Maurice Roucel Soft Floral: Fresh Iris Iris pallida, Galbanum, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Clove, Vetiver, Labdanum, Musk, Benzoin, Incense, White amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316185971-FUE2TMK34KJ6IW1BZ4OV/Superstitious3+Frederic+Malle.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Metallic, textural jasmine aldehydes Superstitious (Frédéric Malle) Straddling representation and abstraction, resisting figuration in favor of gestural experimentation with shape and texture. Amorphic regions with aldehydic fuzziness and frosty edges abut assertions of physicality and concrete edges, conjuring a liminal tension between the vaporous and solid. Touch her curves and find her edges frosted. In places she glistens, recalling memories of sunny orchard fruit glistening with nectar: peach juice running down the chin. Her breasts, pale as tea rosebuds, offer hidden scents within curled petals, intoxicating as wine. Dominique Ropion Soft Floral: Rich Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Aldehydes, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316201430-9VK2IX8PNFNSALLWF6IH/North+Mendittorosa.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Fresh and woody cedar forest North (Mendittorosa) The cedars' peeling russet bark and fractally complex branching patterns against the stark northern sky. Interspersed within stands tall white pines, breathing that evocative perfume—the scent of camphor and herbs enveloping the forest in its mystery. The very air seems imbued with the essence of faraway lands, yet this incense comes from the trees themselves. Amelie Bourgeois, Ann-Sophie Behaghel Soft Floral: Rich Black pepper, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine, Ozonic flower, Atlas cedarwood, Virginian cedarwood, Nutmeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1754838052369-E7W0FHIUTHXYR88Z3V0U/The+Favourite+Penhaligons.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Genteel floral The Favourite (Penhaligon's) A posy of mimosa, violet, iris, freesia wrapped in a silk scarf in the hands of a duchess’s lady in waiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316185453-JBYH31SQVRE8HLG8OYWA/Aimez+Moi+Caron.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - A hopeful gift of violets and vanilla Aimez Moi (Caron) The little Shiba Inu pranced joyfully amidst a bed of grass, a small posy of flowers held gently between tender jaws. From lush green stems clutched by tiny teeth bloomed clusters of vibrant violets, their velvety petals releasing a pretty, floral perfume. Mingling with these pure purple bursts was the warm, powdery aroma of vanilla. This hopeful pup, behind each outstretched floral offer, a touch of nervousness—the simple wish that this tiny act might spread a little sweetness into the world. Jean Jacques Soft Floral: Rich bergamot, aniseed, violet, vanilla, magnolia, sandalwood, amber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316196136-I5SGWFOWAWN2CQFX3KTE/Maai+Bogue.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Symphonic chypre Maai (Bogue) Luca Turin compares this fragrance to is a front row seat, at the Vienna Philharmonic where the sound is glorious. A symphony lays itself out: musks and moss, woods thick as a forest, green spikes soften against citrus light. Then the flowers arrive, polite at first before warm animal tones move in. This beauty bowls you over with its truth. It almost makes you cry how honest it is. Antonio Gardoni Soft Floral: Rich oriental incense infusions, sandalwood, labdanum, rose, jasmine, resins, ylang ylang, green tuberose, oakmoss, resins, spices, aldehydes, animalics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316189707-O5C4ASFQDWGPBP76EKLO/Gold+Woman+Amouage.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Golden floral Gold Woman (Amouage) The perfume begins brightly, with a burst of dewy rose sitting atop the sweet powder of jasmine and lily of the valley buds. The sparkle of aldehydes gives way to a iris, idelicate root-like. There is a warmth from traces of civet and a depth from amber and musk, but the heart remains floral, with a lingering trail of incense smoke—frankincense and sandalwood woven between the blossoms. Guy Robert Soft Floral: Rich Bouquet lily of the valley frankincense | myrrh orris jasmine rose | ambergris civet musk cedarwood sandalwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bed0a8f372b96326eb64fc3/1700316201975-Q2TQJKEH6G19FGG2AA91/Opardu+Puredistance.jpeg homely & crafty - Visualizing Perfume - Intoxicating jasmine and tuberose Opardu (Puredistance) The scent hits suddenly, an overwhelming wave of the most indolic floral imaginable. Intoxicating, hypnotic, it plunges deep into memory - of wildflower fields walked in first love's blush. The flowers fade in their vases and gardens, but this aroma is time collapsed - the rush of adolescent butterflies, the steady comfort of partnership weathered - encapsulated. Life's poetry always needs editing, but in this moment the stanzas flow honey-thick,sweetening sour days behind and ahead with the powerful perfume of possibility. . 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