# artisanal (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover artisanal. Page: Feed: --- ## [My ScentFest SF Experience Featured on Basenotes](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/my-scentfest-sf-experience-featured-on-basenotes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-scentfest-sf-experience-featured-on-basenotes) _2026-08-06 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ I enjoyed every moment at ScentFest SF 2026, so was I was beyond happy when Grant Osborne of Basenotes suggested publishing my article about my experience on his prestigious, award-winning online hub dedicated to perfume and all things fragrant. Read my full account of ScentFest in Basenotes, and enjoy a few highlights and photos below.... The post My ScentFest SF Experience Featured on Basenotes… ## [Eros Rose Fragrances](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/eros-rose-fragrances/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eros-rose-fragrances) _2026-07-09 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ Sometimes, all it takes to pique my interest in something is a brief but sincere description from someone who truly loves it. This is what happened with the fragrances of Eros Rose, an artisan perfume house founded by perfumer Rose O’Kane. In an Instagram post, vintage photographer and queer artist Amanda Hawkins (Piece of Nostalgia... The post Eros Rose Fragrances first appeared on I Sniff Before… ## [An Artisan Chocolate and Fragrance Ritual](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/an-artisan-chocolate-and-fragrance-ritual/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-artisan-chocolate-and-fragrance-ritual) _2026-07-03 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ I love perfume and I love chocolate, so discovering ways to bring the two together through meaningful pairings, tastings, or rituals is a sublime feat. One of my adventures during the week spent in Milan for Esxence was all about fragrance and chocolate. I visited Pasticceria Rapisardi, a Milan store owned by Marcello Rapisardi, pastry... The post An Artisan Chocolate and Fragrance Ritual first… ## [Esxence 2026 – SENSING THE WORLD](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/esxence-2026-sensing-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=esxence-2026-sensing-the-world) _2026-07-01 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ Once again, Milan hosted Esxence – The Art Perfumery Event, the world-renowned event dedicated to artistic perfumery. Held from June 3 to 6 at the Milan Convention Centre, the 16th edition was all about experiencing the world through olfaction, but also art and emotion. The fair welcomed more than 400 fragrance brands, 20,000 attendees, and... The post Esxence 2026 – SENSING THE WORLD first… ## [The Tilted Chair Olfactory Collection](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/the-tilted-chair-olfactory-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-tilted-chair-olfactory-collection) _2026-06-01 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ Having a blog and a presence on social media has allowed me to connect with perfumers, creative directors, writers, collectors, and even artists from all walks of life. Jill Zachman is one of those fascinating people. We first connected about a year ago and talked about my science and fragrance writing activities and her career... The post The Tilted Chair Olfactory Collection first appeared on I… ## [IPBA 2026: My First International Perfume Bottle Association Convention](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/ipba-2026-my-first-international-perfume-bottle-association-convention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ipba-2026-my-first-international-perfume-bottle-association-convention) _2026-05-26 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ The annual convention of the International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) was hosted in the heart of Chicago from April 23 to April 26, 2026, welcoming collectors of vintage perfume bottles but also cosmetic compacts, solid perfume holders, and other precious vanity items, from all over the world. I started collecting perfume miniatures at a young... The post IPBA 2026: My First International… ## [ERIS Parfums Mother’s Milk](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/eris-parfums-mothers-milk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eris-parfums-mothers-milk) _2026-04-18 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ One of the unexpected pleasures of my childhood was Galatine, individually wrapped Italian candies with a distinct milk flavor. I say it was unexpected because I didn’t particularly love candy or milk. However, there was something comforting and addicting about those small square white candies that melted in your mouth, with their familiar flavor and... The post ERIS Parfums Mother’s Milk first… ## [Shibby Magee by Carrie Kabak: A Novel to Savor Through Smell, Taste, and Tale-Telling (And a Fragrance Pairing!)](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/shibby-magee-by-carrie-kabak-a-novel-to-savor-through-smell-taste-and-tale-telling-and-a-fragrance-pairing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shibby-magee-by-carrie-kabak-a-novel-to-savor-through-smell-taste-and-tale-telling-and-a-fragrance-pairing) _2026-03-28 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ A few days ago, I wrote a Goodreads review of Shibby Magee by Carrie Kabak, a novel about a woman chef’s journey through trauma, abandonment, and chaos, all the way to self-discovery and liberation. The life of chef Isabel “Shibby” Magee’s unravels in both rural and urban Ireland, her existence filled with questionable choices and... The post Shibby Magee by Carrie Kabak: A Novel to Savor Through… ## [Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive Fragrances](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/chatillon-lux-and-maher-olfactive-fragrances/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chatillon-lux-and-maher-olfactive-fragrances) _2026-02-01 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ My first interview of 2026 is with artisan perfumer Shawn Maher, founder and perfumer of Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive. I first heard of Shawn’s brands in 2020. Fragrance writers and perfume lovers spoke highly of them, but for one reason or another, I never succeeded in sampling the scents. Five years later, Shawn got... The post Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive Fragrances first appeared on… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rxudC7m7DXP6) _2026-02-01 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Reflections on my Collection](https://www.isniffbeforeisleep.com/reflections-on-my-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reflections-on-my-collection) _2026-01-18 · damianachi · I Sniff Before I Sleep_ This past year was challenging in many ways, but in my experience, perfume always brings joy and hardly ever disappoints. One of the best things about 2025 was having exciting conversations on collecting perfume with lovely members of the fragrance community. My collaboration with Genevieve, the host of Sunday Shelfie—an Instagram series that highlights the... The post Reflections on my Collection…