“They just perfume the wearer beautifully, enchantingly” says Anya McCoy of natural perfumes, which she and many members of her Natural Perfumery Yahoo group create. Read the article in Eworldwire about NaturalPerfumery.com and its founder Anya McCoy.
Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. - Victoria
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Scent Training Masterclass
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Class duration: 1.5 hours
August 18, Sunday, 1:30pm-3:00pm CET
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Location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
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Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
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Dreams are sometimes so good at telling us things that we are not aware of or find hard to acknowledge. I love your poem, the story, and the nostalgic photo.… October 3, 2024 at 3:18am
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Hi Victoria, I’ve just found your article but would like even more info if you have it, I was wearing frankincense spiritual sky for prob 30+ years lived it always… October 2, 2024 at 11:53pm
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Dear Victoria, Just touching base to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless xxx October 2, 2024 at 8:39pm
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I too, am chiming in at a much later date, I had bought this a few years ago for my boyfriend, thinking that he would love it. He does really… October 1, 2024 at 7:31pm
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Robin: Go Anya!!! October 5, 2005 at 10:31am
BoisdeJasmin: Yes, she is a such talented individual who deserves recognition and accolades! October 5, 2005 at 10:44am
Anya: You two are so sweet and supportive, thank you!
Off for a Bacchnalian feast of Alaskan and Dungeness crab legs, champagne and cake. I think I’ll anoint myself with a jasmine/chocolate/ginger blend 😉 October 5, 2005 at 8:01pm
BoisdeJasmin: Oh, Anya! You so deserve it! Have plenty of champagne and cake. I imagine that you smell lovely. 🙂 October 5, 2005 at 8:33pm