I'm sure this is not a new topic, but here it is today, by me.
As I learn about scents (and my reaction to them), I find that sometimes I buy into concepts and labels that genderize scents. Other times, I wonder. Sometimes I think dry = masculine and sweet = feminine; or aromatic = masculine and floral = feminine. But I sure know that the world isn't black-and-white, that labels are constructs, and that I (a man) may like or dislike a scent regardless of its gendered label.
I invite your reactions to this issue (or non-issue).
And here is an excellent article I read, in a blog entry by Ayala Moriel. It is part of a longer article, "what makes a scent masculine?" I urge people to have a look-see, I found it very thought-provoking.
if thinking of the philosophical terms of what masculine and feminine mean, we could, perhaps, make the distinction between notes that are projective as opposed to notes that are receptive. Notes that approach you as opposed to notes that draw you in. This might explain why notes such as citrus, herbs and spices are often considered more masculine and are used in abundance in masculine fragrances (they simply come and get you), while other notes more round and receptive so to speak, such as the floral and amber-y notes, can be more readily perceived as feminine.
http://ayalasmellyblog.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html
Cheers to all. Here's to the wonderful world of perfume and sharing the experience.
As I learn about scents (and my reaction to them), I find that sometimes I buy into concepts and labels that genderize scents. Other times, I wonder. Sometimes I think dry = masculine and sweet = feminine; or aromatic = masculine and floral = feminine. But I sure know that the world isn't black-and-white, that labels are constructs, and that I (a man) may like or dislike a scent regardless of its gendered label.
I invite your reactions to this issue (or non-issue).
And here is an excellent article I read, in a blog entry by Ayala Moriel. It is part of a longer article, "what makes a scent masculine?" I urge people to have a look-see, I found it very thought-provoking.
if thinking of the philosophical terms of what masculine and feminine mean, we could, perhaps, make the distinction between notes that are projective as opposed to notes that are receptive. Notes that approach you as opposed to notes that draw you in. This might explain why notes such as citrus, herbs and spices are often considered more masculine and are used in abundance in masculine fragrances (they simply come and get you), while other notes more round and receptive so to speak, such as the floral and amber-y notes, can be more readily perceived as feminine.
http://ayalasmellyblog.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html
Cheers to all. Here's to the wonderful world of perfume and sharing the experience.
