by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are tropical primates and we smell like them. We each have an odor our own. Some fragrances suppress our smell, others heighten it; the best merge with it and bring about a personal scent, a scent that endures and becomes indelibly associated with whoever chooses...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve read so much about pheromones and, whether I’m certain they exist or not, I do know that certain perfumes cause sexual arousal. This has happened with three of my own perfumes—perfumes that have sent those who smell them directly into the bedroom. One perfumer...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The other day I was gathering together my various perfume articles, printouts, and inventories, and found an article by Guy Robert, titled Base Notes of Perfumery. I’m not sure when it was printed, but judging by the compounds called for, I’d guess in the 60s. Since...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since Brooklyn Perfume Company is now offering hand sanitizer, I thought it would be fun to use a small amount of a precious substance to scent it. I tried different essential oils—neroli, yuzu, verbena to name a few—but decided against them because too much was...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ten years ago, I had a midlife crisis and bought a powerful motorcycle. Instead of slowly building my skills and becoming comfortable with the machine, I’d ride the bike on the FDR drive, the highway that runs along the east side of Manhattan. I would clench the...
