Smell of the Now

December Fragrance Focus: Bohemian Absinthe from Les Soeurs de Noé

Dec 02, 2025

Bohemian Absinthe, crafted by master perfumers Jérôme Epinette and Pierre Wulff, is a modern reverie of Paris’s late-19th-century Bohemian era.It opens with a vibrant rush of eucalyptus and kumquat, a green and luminous prelude that gives way to the delicate poetry of apple blossom. As it settles, the fragrance unfurls into an intoxicating blend of sandalwood, leather, smoke, and vetiver, echoing the dim glow of...

September Fragrance Focus: Grano from Jijide

Sep 04, 2025

Of Franco-Lebanese origin and based in Beirut, perfumer Nour Akoum has been guided by her sensitive nose since childhood. Already at a young age, she was able to isolate and describe scents with striking precision. After studying Chemistry, she pursued her dream at ISIPCA in Paris, where she refined her craft and discovered the creative power of olfaction. Experiences across France, the Netherlands, and Italy followed,...

August Fragrance Focus - Mississippi Medicine by D.S. & Durga

Aug 11, 2025

Imagine inhaling centuries of ancient ritual—Mississippi Medicine is inspired by the mysterious practices of the proto‑Mississippian death cult from the 1200s. According to the brand, this era—known as the South Eastern Ceremonial Complex or “Buzzard Cult”—worshipped the cedar tree as a cosmic gateway. D.S. & Durga weave that mysticism into every drop. Scent Notes Breakdown Top Notes: Red cedar, aldehydes, frankincense — smoky, aromatic, and...