FIELD NOTES BLOG / Indie Perfume

It is January in Colorado, and today is dark, cold, and snowy. While the chilly weather often inspires productivity, it also sets the perfect scene for me to think about perfume, create it, and write about it. Today, I am reflecting on the changing seasons, our sense of smell, and how wearing perfume can enhance our mood while evoking nostalgic moments tied to the seasons in which they were worn.

What is natural perfume? Not surprisingly, there is quite an array of misconceptions when it comes to natural perfume and perfume in general.

Beyond its connection to our sense of smell, to better understand the world of perfumery it is worthwhile to discuss its significance from a cultural and historical perspective.