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  Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez This is a fantastic book, worth purchasing for everyone interested in perfume.Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins The Perfect Scent by Chandler Burr The Emperor of Scent: A Story of Perfume, Obsession and Last Mystery of the Senses by Chandler Burr The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell by Luca Turin I can't understand why people are afraid of new ideas, I'm afraid of the old ones. - John Cage  These are my Favorite Perfume Blogs and assorted interesting articles ~ you can check them out simply by clicking the below links: Listed Fragrance Notes: Why They Matter & Why They Don't Fantastic article about fragrance “notes” and how you might best interpret them. This is well-written, interesting, insightful and helpful reading. The article is written by Robin at Now Smell This blog Becoming a Perfumista ~ article from Now Smell This archives Article written by Angela at Now Smell This blog which outlines the steps or stages in the process of becoming a full blown "perfumista." The piece is both funny and eerily true to my own experience (so eerie, it's as if she was following me around for a few years). Perfume Shrine ~ fabulous perfume blog located in Europe Perfume Critic ~ an online magazine dedicated to scent the international online magazine dedicated to olfaction and scent: Fragrance reviews, advice, interviews, artwork, giveaways, and more! New York Times: Everyone's A Critic Power to the Perfumistas! A New York Times article about the influence of bloggers on the perfume industry. Robin, from Now Smell This, is spotlighted. A Perfumista Lexicon A very funny and enlightening guide to the acronyms, abbreviations and oddball lingo used by people obsessed with perfume! Written by Robin at Now Smell This We are Sensualist Geeks! Written by Angela at NSL A fascinating piece that aims to explain the difference between those who simply like and those who LOVE perfume. Perfume Posse Perfume Smellin' Things Scentzilla The Scented Salamander Bois de Jasmin Chandler Burr New York Times article about Aedes de Venustas another New York Times article about Aedes de Venustas Sniffapalooza 1000 Fragrances Anya’s Garden Blogdorf Goodman Indie Perfumes For the Love of Perfume Legerdenez (I love the description of her blog:“Legerdenez is the magic, the prestidigitation, the sleight of nose that is perfume”) The Moment – Daily Blog by Scented Pages Notes on Shoes Cake & Perfume Fragrance Bouquet Memory and Desire Glass Petal Smoke Sweet Diva Ava Luxe Blog Perfume Da Rosa Negra (in Spanish) My Other Favorite (Not Solely Perfume) Blogs ~ Creature Comforts Absolutely Beautiful Things Too Fat for Fashion Product Girl The Non-Blonde The Thoughtful Dresser The Girl Indie Blog The Satorialist The Belle Vivir So Frugalicious Posey Gets Cozy Almost Girl Beauty Chick 101 The Budget Fashionista Everything is Interesting - I love the way this chick writes! Websites I Love ~ Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology (REAL Astrology) This is Rob Brezny’s Free Will Astrology site. Rob is a genius. He’s the most eccentric and beautiful astrologer I have ever come across. Rob’s site isn’t gimmicky run-of-the-mill weekly horoscopes, it’s inspirational, and his writing style runs the gamut from hysterically funny, to odd, to poetic. Rob’s weekly horoscopes and writings make you stop and think. Etsy ~ Discover the world of handmade items and art from all around the world on one lovely site! MJ Graphic Design This is the site of the graphic designer who created my website. Her name is Bobbie and she rocks the free world. Amy Butler Designs ~ beautiful fabrics and crafty ideas The Straight Dope ~ Fighting Ignorance Since 1973 (its taking longer than we thought) I Can Has Cheeseburger ~ the ridiculously funny site of cat/dog photos with captions (whenever you need a good laugh) Jezebel ~ celebrity, sex and fashion without airbrushing Go Fug Yourself ~ a viciously funny duo dis the celebs |
