Recently I have been on a mad tear regarding perfumes. It started with a passion to purchase violet fragrances—more on those in a future post–and learning the technicalities of scent–jammy, basenotes, oud, aldehydes and the like. What a fascinating field! I see a lovely career coming up soon for a favored heroine. My passion now… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Moonwind 1971
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Vintage Friday: 7 Secrets of Perfume by Flossie Benton Rogers
Who’s to say stone age women didn’t rub their skin with aromatic flowers to tickle the smell buds? With the critical need for well developed senses back in the day, it’s certainly a possibility. It’s also probable that ancient shamans incorporated fragrance into their religious rituals. Throughout history perfume has been used not only to… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 7 Secrets of Perfume by Flossie Benton Rogers