Advent is usually associated with Christmas, but my husband and I have decided to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas in our house so I thought a mixed title was quite appropriate for my contributio… more →
Scent Hivescenthive wrote 1 week ago: Advent is usually associated with Christmas, but my husband and I have decided to celebrate both Han … more →
scenthive wrote 5 months ago: First, let me announce the winners of the In Fiore giveaway, Barbara and Tao. Congratulations! I kno … more →
scenthive wrote 7 months ago: BACK TO BLUNDA If you live in Los Angeles or are planning a trip anytime soon, you must call and mak … more →
scenthive wrote 7 months ago: A FLOWER PARTY Blunda Aromatics in Los Angeles is an exquisite olefactorium/ artisan enclave/ scent … more →
lzperfumes wrote 7 months ago: From time to time people send me samples, and I have even been known to send out for a few myself. E … more →
scenthive wrote 7 months ago: When I was pregnant with both of my sons I had the all too common and very dreaded smell aversions. … more →
scenthive wrote 8 months ago: The sun rarely shines in April as brightly in the Northwest as it did the day Hanami arrived. It was … more →
scenthive wrote 8 months ago: The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) represents the fragrance industry and puts out guidel … more →
scenthive wrote 8 months ago: This winter I read Mandy Aftel’s Essence and Alchemy and not only learned a great deal about n … more →
Lucy wrote 2 years ago: When I try to explain my interest in niche perfumes and the current explosion of creativity in that … more →
Lucy wrote 2 years ago: A perfume material made from the seeds of a marsh mallow, or hibiscus plant in India, it is often us … more →