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The horror, sincerity, and dissociative miasma of 20th century womanhood writ in Todd Haynes' Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

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One convert's thoughts on why the world has become weary of conversion, and an eschatological exposé of conservative Christianity's youth appeal.

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February 2026

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Thoughts on the luxury fragrance industry's future, and potential pitfalls of its cultural success.

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January 2026

The Naval Officer and the Lady Yorisaka

What the legacy of Guerlain's Mitsuoko reveals about orientalism and conceptual fragrance in the present day.

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The Best (and Worst) Perfumes of 2025, Reviewed

What's worth smelling this year, and what isn't.

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December 2025

Where the White Magnolias Grow

A word on Tusk's premier Eau de Parfum, and all things Southern Gothic.

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November 2025

Les Demoiselles de Ridgewood, Queens

My five favorite episodes of HBO's Girls, reviewed.

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October 2025

Beating Like Moth's Wings

The first two crystalline scents from Riverbero.

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September 2025

Against Longevity

Why delicate perfumes are underrated in a more-means-more economy.

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July 2025

Turn Into Earth

A glance at Cup and Stone, two scents from Liza Pittard Studios.

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Last Words of a Shooting Star

The newest collaboration between Two Headed Star and Pearfat Parfum, reviewed

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The Centerfolds (1981)

On my abiding love for Cindy Sherman and Maddie Phinney's delightful debut perfume for Hollywood Gifts

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