December 18, 2008
In Roja Dove’s book, The Essence of Perfume, he describes how Gaiac oil is used in perfumery: “Guaiacwood essential oil is obtained from Bulnesia Sarmienti and is sometimes referred to as Champaca Wood. Like most wood notes, it is used generally to add to a scent’s lasting quality but, as it lacks the finesse of [...]
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September 23, 2008
ODORI TABACCO: the sweetness of pipe tobacco rather than the dry, bitter glory of the unadorned tobacco leaf. If you’ve ever visited a high-end tobacco store and spent time in one of their walk-in, temperature and humidity controlled display rooms, this is kind of what Odori Tabacco smells like, albeit on a much smaller scale. [...]
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