Sandalwood I

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...

Brooklyn Perfume Company

Founder of Brooklyn Perfume Company James Peterson remembers the smell of his mother’s Vol de Nuit, especially after it had mostly worn off when she got home from her many late-night parties. In the early-morning hours, she gave him a kiss good night, surrounded by a...

Ambergris Again

I’m making progress with Brooklyn Perfume Company. Next week, Ricky (a dear friend and current “sales representative”), is presenting the perfumes to several boutiques and, at the least, will be leaving off samples. It feels like we’re entering a new phase. I’m also...