dorinia

dorinia

What was the most memorable thing about this scent? How long it stays on the scent strip is really surprising What were some of the things that put me off or intrigued me about this scent? Growing up near Toronto I would often drive past Molson brewery and smell the hops being prepared for the beer and this is what I get 8 days later on the scent strip. Not what I was expecting What am I now interested in because of this note? Makes me want to move right into evaluating the rose raw materials that I have! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hertwoscents.substack.com [https://hertwoscents.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

violet leaf absolute

What was the most memorable thing about this scent? I was thrilled to recognize one of my beloved perfumes, Iris Cendré by Naomi Goodsir created by Julien Rasquinet then went digging online to find out that one of the key accords is Violet leaf What were some of the things that put me off or intrigued me about this scent? How can a floral give such an overwhelming impression of leather?! What am I now interested in because of this note? Of course now I want to explore how to build a leather accord using Violet leaf absolute as supporting character! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hertwoscents.substack.com [https://hertwoscents.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

hedione

What was the most memorable thing about this scent? The way it would breeze in and out and play with me, I would call it playful and this kept me curious What were some of the things that put me off or intrigued me about this scent? what continues to surprise me is how I can see colours when I'm evaluating a scent What am I now interested in because of this note? I wonder...is there a way to tie Hedione to another natural raw material to have it play hide and seek, come in and out, be here then not? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hertwoscents.substack.com [https://hertwoscents.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Hay absolute

What was the most memorable thing about this scent? I can sense and feel that hay absolute would bring a wonderful sort of groundedness to an accord. That it has within it a milky quality and that it expresses summer so beautifully. It was only when I was done recording that I remembered being in a sauna in Merano, in the Tirol region in the north of Italy and my husband had to drag me out of there because they had placed piles of hay on the heat vents and this somehow just amplified the sense of relaxation! What were some of the things that put me off or intrigued me about this scent? I was intrigued by how short-lived this scent is What am I now interested in because of this note? I'm curious to figure out how to build an accord around this scent and what other raw materials could prolong its key characteristics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hertwoscents.substack.com [https://hertwoscents.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Scent profile - Eugenol

Today's sensory journey is a dive into the intricate scent profile of eugenol, a key component in spicy notes like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. From its initial sweet and liqueur-like aroma to its transformation into a warm, woodsy blend reminiscent of mulled wine, discover how eugenol evolves over time, leaving a lasting impression of comfort and continuity. Uncover the nuances, surprises, and connections that this versatile ingredient brings to the world of fragrance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hertwoscents.substack.com [https://hertwoscents.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]