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Tag: Gilded Age

Posted on May 3, 2026May 5, 2026 by Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Beauty and the Deep

The fragrance smiles at you. The ocean behind it does not.

Daily Vibe: SOTD

Fleur Narcotique, Ex Nihilo

Herbaceous smoke, with a resinous dark heart. 
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived."
— Helen Keller
"He who ruled scent ruled the hearts of men."
— Patrick Süskind, Perfume

A brilliant education in landmark fragrance releases

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    Jean-Baptiste Grenouille on The Road to SamarkandJune 6, 2026

    Agreed. The transition, though... seamless, it feels like it belongsas part of the whole, rather than an interruption from one…

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    Daniel Paterson on The Road to SamarkandJune 6, 2026

    Great evocative writing for a fabulous perfume, Grenouille. That herbal quality in Ambre Sultan does set it apart from other…

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    Jean-Baptiste Grenouille on The Road to SamarkandJune 6, 2026

    Thanks so much! This theme practically walked in the door and announced itself 😆. And I agree. This is a…

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    Jean-Baptiste Grenouille on Tokyo Nights: Does Every Forever Begin with a Single Moment?June 6, 2026

    I am with you, generally, Flaconneur. I was not really impressed with the chapter two discovery set. I can only…

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    Flaconneur on Tokyo Nights: Does Every Forever Begin with a Single Moment?June 5, 2026

    I haven’t explored d’Annam much, and what I’ve tried so far hasn’t been particularly interesting. I’ll give Tokyo Nights a…

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