Some of my favorite blogs on different topics: perfume, food, beauty, art and more.
Emergency Backpack (not updated)
Fragrance Bouquet (not updated)
La Gardenia nell’Occhiello (Italian)
Legerdenez (rarely updated)
Pieces of Paper, Squiggly Lines
David Lebovitz: Living the Sweet Life in Paris
Slap of the Day (not updated)
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
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 11th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 19th, Sunday12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 8th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 15th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Location: Brussels
Date:
May 19th, Sunday, 12pm-2:30pm SOLD OUT
June 23rd, Sunday, 12pm-2:30pm
July 8th, Monday, 10am-12:30pm SOLD OUT
(other dates are available on request)
Class duration: 2.5 hours
Price: €200
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.
Online and in-person classes are available.
The last couple of weeks have been lilacs, which have burst into flower all over the city. The flat aroma of recently brewed Assam, a deep, rich taste after a… April 30, 2024 at 1:25am
Last weekend I was in Berlin and while out for dinner with a perfumer, he had ordered a cocktail paired with his starter, followed by wine with his main dish.… April 29, 2024 at 10:25pm
At this time of year in south Texas, the star jasmine is in bloom everywhere. I love its scent, and I cherish this time of year when I can spend… April 29, 2024 at 8:26pm
Judith R in Scent Diary : Bluebells: A few years ago, I was in the bluebell area of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in early May when they were in bloom. To me, the smell was very much… April 30, 2024 at 4:10pm