Category Archives: the deeper meaning of scent
Scent | Ben Gorham of Byredo
As I’ve previously noted here, one of my favorite perfumes is Byredo’s Velvet Haze, and I also recently was intrigued by a floral scent (unusual for me!) in the line, Influorescence. Despite this, I didn’t actually know much about the … Continue reading
Scent: Revolution by Cire Trudon and Coven by Andrea Maack
There’s a revolution in the air. Old power structures are creaking and swaying. More people are seeing the reality of systemic inequality and injustice in our country, as well as throughout the world. Ideas that just a few years ago … Continue reading
Scent | The Lobster
Yorgos Lanthimos makes some odd films. I was intrigued by his 2015 film The Lobster but waited to see it when it was available for streaming because I heard it was good, but very weird. (I tend to avoid movies … Continue reading
Scent | Mrs. Meyer’s Geranium Dish Soap
Yes, dish soap. Why not? Who said nice scents in your life can only be in the form of perfume and candles? I hate, hate, hate doing dishes. Even though I live alone and there typically aren’t that many, … Continue reading
Scent | Cowboy Grass by D.S. & Durga
When my mother became ill with cancer when I was about 13, several family friends jumped in to help out and take care of us when she was in the hospital. One of them was Bette, who lived just down … Continue reading
Scent | Scents for Survival
More and more I’m coming to terms with the kind of person I am and the needs I have. For nearly my entire working life I have attempted to become the kind of person who succeeds in corporate and office … Continue reading
scent | stone 