jeudi 3 janvier 2013

"Skin-loving Scents": My article on Elle.com

"The moan comes unbidden as I dip my nose into the glass bell that I’ve just lifted off Frédéric Malle’s new Tubereuse candle. This must be what it feels like to be a moth hovering over moon-pale blossoms: not a perfume, but the very scent of a sprig, cool green over creamy-smooth floral flesh."

Why do certain scents love our skin? To read the rest of my article, please click here to access the Elle.com website.
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10 commentaires:

  1. Jordan River3 janvier 2013 à 20:59

    Great start to the year.

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  2. carmencanada /Grain de Musc3 janvier 2013 à 22:44

    Jordan, it definitely is... Hope you enjoyed the piece!

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  3. Musette4 janvier 2013 à 04:32

    Denyse, this was a great, fun read. As I said in the Elle comments, I won't ever be able to look at tuberose in the same way again! Loved it!

    xoxoxA

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  4. carmencanada /Grain de Musc4 janvier 2013 à 04:34

    Anita, tuberoses are not only out for our skins: they want our souls too.

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  5. Victoria4 janvier 2013 à 12:31

    D, I read your article yesterday as soon as I was on the train. I enjoyed it very much! It's such a fascinating topic, and you've given it an interesting twist. The skin chemistry makes a big difference in how the perfumes are perceived, but perfumers also have their tricks in making scents love our skin.

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  6. carmencanada /Grain de Musc4 janvier 2013 à 14:01

    V, and I read yours! The topics were quite complementary.

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  7. Valerie7 janvier 2013 à 17:07

    Inspiring writing. Thank you so much.

    I knew tuberose wanted my skin, and I had a feeling that it wanted my soul too. Your words always articulate what I am forming.

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  8. carmencanada /Grain de Musc7 janvier 2013 à 17:08

    Valerie, I'm glad the writing connected with what you're feeling!

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  9. Caitlin Shortel8 janvier 2013 à 09:41

    When's your next book out, Toots? You are incomparable.

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  10. carmencanada /Grain de Musc8 janvier 2013 à 11:09

    Cait, I'm not even finished with The Perfume Lover since I need to have a last look at the French version...and then launch in the US, Canada and France. But thanks for prodding me!

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