Ask the Perfumer - Sunday, September 18, 2011 - until 10 PM EST
It's been a fragrant week in my garden, with Miami's hot and humid summer providing a richness of blooms that are almost - almost - overwhelming. The dozen or more blooming trees and shrubs have provided a lot of materials for tinctures and enfleurages. It's very satisfying being an alchemist perfumer, transforming the botanical fragrance into a liquid, usable fragrance. Then there's the next step in alchemy, the synergy of artfully blending those liquids into a beautiful perfume. If you have any questions about any of these steps, leave a comment.