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Lessons for my novice self
As I've moved deeper into this hobby, I've made a lot of purchases and choices I regret. Here are some tips I'd give my more naive past self that other novices or dilettantes might find useful:
1. Notes don't mean much
Fragrance notes and the note pyramid are among the first ways we learn how to describe...

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My tips for a small curated collection (what I've learned)
Hello :) I don't think anyone needs to explain why a small collection is what works for them, just like someone doesn't need to explain why they don't want a capsule wardrobe. But here's reminders and tips for myself that I've noted down, to help keep me on track...

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Less Bottles, More Stories: Why Discovery Sets Became My Go To
Hello everyone that might stumble on my article !
As someone who has been immersed in the world of perfumery for a year now, my relationship with fragrances has evolved significantly. When I first began this hobby, I was enticed by the idea of owning bottles...

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Perfume Is A Fandom Like Any Other
I love perfume. I love talking about perfume. I love how it's simultaneously the most invisible and most evocative art form we have – how a single molecule can transport you through time, space, and memory. The fragrance community has given me some of my most treasured conversations about...

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The Not-So-Helpful Guide to Perfume Reviews: A Celebration of Chaos
I recently shared the following on Reddit in (probably unhelpfully) answering someone’s question about a process for writing perfume reviews, and it occurred to me that it’s something I should share here as well. In case you ever wondered about my perfume...