Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 16th, 2009 1 Comment »
What are some of the scents we associate with Fall? Why do we think of “spices” when the weather turns cooler? Listen to this podcast from Possets wherein Fabienne Christenson, the president and chief perfumer of Possets, discusses some of the reasons why in Autumn, a person’s fancy turns to heavier scent. Always fun to opine on the intriguing topic of perfume. After you listen, take a look at the fall lineup at Possets Perfume, too.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 13th, 2009 1 Comment »
Did you ever wonder what muguet was? How about ambergris? What exactly is a musk and why are some named after colors? These things are more are explained by Fabienne Christenson, head perfumer from Possets Perfumes. Listen and you will know. Great fun.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 25th, 2009 1 Comment »
2, 20, 200? How many ingredients does the great perfume take? Is there an upper limit? Why? What are you looking for and how do you know when you found it? Easy? No. It takes a lot of guesswork, effort, and instinct BUT there are a few “rules” and a few reasons for the rules. So, take a moment out of your day and listen.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 19th, 2009 1 Comment »
Possets Perfumes explores what makes top, middle, or bottom notes. What are the more famous ones used in perfume? Listen to this podcast from Possets Perfumes and find out!
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 3rd, 2009 No Comments »
A very unusual addition to a perfume, mint has a lot of uses. It’s a topnote, it doesn’t last very long but oh what a fanfare to start a fragrance. Used with care it can be positive…catnip!
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2009 No Comments »
It has its own chapter in Moby Dick. What is it? Where does it come from and how do people use it? Find out.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 18th, 2009 No Comments »
A bit about this mysterious subject, the base for so much perfume. -Fabienne from Possets www.possets.com
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Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 27th, 2009 1 Comment »
Several Possetiers have asked questions about the scent of “ozone” and how to make fragrance last longer and be stronger on them. Here is a podcast which I hope addresses those questions.
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