Jessica September Buchanan
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Swimming in the Mediterranean
Finally today I was able to do something that I have been craving for weeks…….to go to the beach and swim in the sea! I’m a bit sunburned but it was worth it. The water was fresh and chilly and… Continue reading
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World Perfumery Congress 2007
The first day of the World Perfumery Congress, held at the state of the art Palais des Festivals in Cannes, saw Ana and I, at 7:30am, behind the front counter sorting through the 1036 (plus guests) names on the delegate list and… Continue reading
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Flowers, perfume and the WPC
Another two weeks gone by just like that. Time is moving so very fast…so many thoughts and reflections- so many new faces, changing moods, changing light, sunshine and thunderstorms with the Mistral winds so intense last weekend that my potted… Continue reading
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The Rose de Mai
A field of roses! The Rosa Centifolia in full bloom, a delicate pink rose with light roundish leaves and fine prickles. A demure small-petaled variety, also known as Rose de Mai, that is particular to Grasse and whose fragrance is clear and sweet with notes… Continue reading
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the season of the roses
The end of a long week……whew! I had a big exam on Thursday, the most serious so far. We were tested on 20 raw materials that were chosen randomly from the 150 or so synthetics that we have learned. Obviously… Continue reading
A Perfumed Pilgrimage 