Crushed young linden leaves — milky, tart, reminiscent of overripe lemons Moist soil — pencil shavings, moss, steeped black tea, lingering spice, mineral dust Bluebells — rose petals and lily of the valley soaked in almond milk, green, sweet, indolic Lichen — Japanese ink, vintage face powder, cinnamon Rowan flowers — pungent-spicy, powdery, dried mushrooms, […]
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Crushed young linden leaves — milky, tart, reminiscent of overripe lemons

Moist soil — pencil shavings, moss, steeped black tea, lingering spice, mineral dust

Bluebells — rose petals and lily of the valley soaked in almond milk, green, sweet, indolic

Lichen — Japanese ink, vintage face powder, cinnamon
Rowan flowers — pungent-spicy, powdery, dried mushrooms, almond candy

Lily of the valley — difficult not to think of Diorissimo, which is the best case of a nature reference in perfume

Nettles — grapefruit, green grape, crushed grass
A spring forest walk. Brussels. “Rice seedlings grow,” according to the Japanese traditional calendar.

Scent Diary is a place to write your observations about the scents around you–and about scents in your environment. Whether you write down 1 recollection or 10 matters less than simply reminding yourself to smell. You can add as many comments as you wish. You can comment today or over the course of the week; this thread w...