Perfume
Denise writes a monthly perfume column for the Los Angeles Times called Uncommon Scents.
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Eau Naturel -- A growing group of perfumers are eschewing the trend of synthetics and working with scents that truly distill the essences of nature.
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Beast in the Bottle -- With a whiff of earth and sex, oud sets the mood for all kinds of mischief.
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Storied Perfume -- For mystery writers, fragrance is often the most telltale clue left behind at the scene of a crime.
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Swiss Mix -- Niche perfumer Andy Tauer creates fragrant liquid stories inspired by unlikely the realms of poetry and film.
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Carnal Charms -- Scents that evoke bodily fluids—no matter how seemingly avant-garde—are well-trod territory in the world of fragrance.
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Orange Zest -- The citrus groves of Southern California sing their olfactory siren song...and we heed the call in a quest to capture the fragrance. |
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Found in Translation -- Olivia Giacobetti is known for impeccably structured, ethereally translucent scents—now she shares where she gets her inspiration. |
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Something in the Air -- With an enthusiasm once reserved for the ladies, men today have gone boldly into the realm of scents and sensibility. |
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Smells Like the Season -- Edgar Award–winning noir writer Denise Hamilton on the craving for scents brought on by L.A.’s holiday season. And it’s not all holly and mistletoe. |
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Embracing Chaos -- More than just an aroma, perfume is both a sensual pleasure and an intellectual journey...and I'm hooked. |