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Tag Archives: Fragrance
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08 Sep
Macerations

What’s In A (Fabulous Fragrance) Name?

  • November 10, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • blog, Charenton Macerations, Fragrance, fucking fabulous, history, queer, tom ford
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Through the use of ace alliteration and a touch of verbal vulgarity, the always provocative Tom Ford once again courts controversy. But is his latest fragrance creation indeed Fabulous? #trademarkedfucking

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Eye Collage | More About Ensemble Fragrances
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23 Dec
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Seven

  • November 25, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • blog, Brad Pitt, Charenton Macerations, Education, ensemble, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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Some closing thoughts on ensemble fragrances and how to maintain balance in formulation. The conclusion of the CM series on De-Classifying Ingredients.

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Christopher Street Act I | Christopher Park | Patriotic Pride | Segal's Gay Liberation
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20 Dec
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Six

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • blog, Charenton Macerations, christopher street, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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Act I of Christopher Street’s olfactive narrative outlined in more detail. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.

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Christopher Street Sign | Olfactive Ensemble
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16 Dec
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Five

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • Charenton Macerations, christopher street, Classification, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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Christopher Street comes centerstage as I explore the beauty of olfactive ensembles. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.

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06 Dec
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Four

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • authenticity, Charenton Macerations, Classification, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients, oud
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The truth about oud and the importance of transparency in fragrance formulation. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.

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29 Nov
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Three

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • celebrity, Charenton Macerations, Classification, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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“We should never look to recreate the fragile ego of celebrity culture in perfumery, but instead learn from it.” The CM ingredient series continues.

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23 Nov
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Two

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • Charenton Macerations, Classification, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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On naturals, synthetics, and real concerns of sustainability in the world of fragrance. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.

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18 Nov
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part One

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • Charenton Macerations, Classification, Education, Fragrance, history, ingredients
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“If fragrance families are like settings, then ingredients are the cast tasked with bringing these olfactive landscapes to life.”

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Declassifiying Families
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04 Oct
Macerations

De-Classifying Fragrance Families

  • November 26, 2019
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • blog, Charenton Macerations, Classification, Education, families, Fragrance, history
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Families. The fragrance expert’s favorite way to slice and dice the world of scent. But what’s really in a name? Unpacking the myth of fragrance families.

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Expedition to Punt
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12 Aug
Hatshepsut, Macerations

The Journey to Punt

  • May 16, 2025
  • Posted by Douglas Bender
  • Charenton Macerations, Egypt, eye hatshepsut, Fragrance, hatshepsut, history, Inspiration, myrrh, Punt
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The roots of fragrance history are soaked in the aromatic myrrh resin from the terraces of Punt. Discover the story of Hatshepsut\’s journey to \”God\’s Land.\”

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