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Skye
by Walker Minton, 15 December 2008
Having recently returned to London from the Isle of Skye in the West Highlands of Scotland, I thought it was past time I purchased some Skye cologne from Geo F. Trumper. It had been on my mind while I was there, though I had found none to buy. I examined the notes on the Trumpers official site; they list rosemary, geranium, ylang ylang and musk but state it is made with eleven essences. I wondered what the other seven could be and why they may not be listed. Perhaps a fine extract of midges? Averted by the punishing price increases over the last few years from my favourite purveyor of barbershop goodies, I turned quickly to a well known auction website and made my deal. I sat back and awaited its arrival, eager to stretch out the memory of my trip which was fading fast in the smog....
How I Think I Smell
by Walker Minton, 21 August 2008
I like the smell of perfume. A simple timeless pleasure of things that smell good. However, like many things, once I start to think about a little, the simplicity has a tendency to evaporate at the speed of citrus top notes.
The complexity starts with a problem of over indulgence; I am fortunate enough to possess many bottles. The catch is that with the rich diversity in my cupboard comes a very modern dilemma: options are too many, criteria too few (or to put it another way: which shall I wear today and why?)
...Scented Summer Travelogue
by Walker Minton, 05 November 2007
In his first atmospheric piece for Basenotes, Walker Minton parts the falling leaves of November to allow us a peek back towards a wet and fragrant summer, in which he rediscovers old loves and finds new delights in unexpected quarters....
Spending quality time with Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal
by Marcello Aspria, 04 June 2007
I was in Paris this week to find out if it's possible to reissue some perfume books which are currently out of print. I met some wonderful people, like Jean Kerleo at the Osmotheque (an incredibly kind, patient, and generous man) and several young perfumers at a lecture organized by the Societe Francaise des Parfumeurs (little ol' me having drinks with perfumers on an elevated terrace, overlooking the posh Neuilly-sur-Seine district, who would have thought that!). I met publishers, artists and writers during my short stay - which sounds very chic and cool, but I assure you it was a lot of hard work too. Anyway, the thing I want to share in this post is the most heartwarming experience I had in those intense three days: my time spent with Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal...
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