In NYC to visit my college bestie and meet up with some perfume friends. First stop: French pastries from Sweet Rehab.

Earth Star is the newest perfume by SYD @sydbotanica.bsky.social released today. This debuted at the Fumed Indie Perfume Expo in Chicago on March 28-29, 2026, and it was the only full bottle that came home with me. www.sydbotanica.com/store/p/eart...

New published photo this morning from #ArtemisII, "Moonjoy" images.nasa.gov/details/art0...

Yesterday, the crew of the ISS called the crew of #Artemis2 and had a short conversation in between their busy schedules of research and documentation (I promise, to a scientist, that's more fun than it sounds!) This was the first ship-to-ship communications ever to take place in space. #NASA

#Artemis II - Safety First! The Artemis II astronauts can be seen in their eclipse glasses, worn to protect their eyes when they experienced a solar eclipse on April 6. The Sun, the Moon, and the Orion spacecraft aligned — and Moon joy was had! 🚀🌑😎

I simply can’t believe Congress and the cabinet are sitting around, totally fine with what is absolutely demented behavior from the president.

A collection of perfumes that I plan to use by the end of April: Suspended Water Lily, Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait and Petit Matin by Francis Kurkdjian, Brumaire Woods by Wit & West, Les Indes Galantes by MDCI, Angels’ Powder by BORNTOSTANDOUT, and Maid Marian by Cirrus. For more of my thoughts, a 🧵

The highly anticipated Arshan Persia discovery set is now available! It's on sale for $25 and for a limited time you can redeem $25 off a full 50ml bottle of your choice from our collection. Individual samples have also been restocked. arshanpersia.com #PerfumeSky #FragranceSky

The content on this app has shaken out to be not so much OG Twitter, but an unfortunate amalgamation of Facebook walls and Instagram stories much of the time. Is this what Threads is like? I love content from my (maybe) 12 active mutual followers here, but my gods I need more to really settle in.

I wondered if the Fumed Expo might be a bookend for my time in the indie perfume space as a certain sort of voice to share. Now I’ve had a couple of days to decompress, I think I was onto something. I’m so grateful for last weekend. I’m also aware of the current state of… everything. 🧵

#SOTD: Iconic Island by Anjali @anjali-perfumes.bsky.social for my trek home from Chicago. A green lawn on a conifer-studded island, uniquely beautiful freshie. Hoping Anjali can attend the next Fumed Expo — definitely someone I would loved to have met last weekend. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

Earth Star by Syd Buffman @sydbotanica.bsky.social debuted at Fumed Indie Perfume Expo in Chicago, and it’s coming home with me in full bottle format. Damp, warm earthiness cut by sharp herbs around an exquisite bouquet of wildflowers. Grounding and comforting, for lovers of wild places. #perfumesky

Up before the kitchen opens at the BnB, exploring fragrances by Maya Njie. I was delighted to see her at Fumed yesterday. Trying Les Fleurs and Voyeur Verde on the backs of my hands — gorgeous! A distinct and heartfelt style, this set’s a worthy treat. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

I had high hopes for Fumed, and it’s absolutely delivering! So many gorgeous smells, so many big hugs, a couple of happy tears, and even some new connections. The event is full of generosity and excitement, exactly what the indie perfume community needed in this moment 💜 fumedexpo.com

The Fumed Indie Perfume Expo is in Chicago next weekend. The list of exhibitors and programs are exciting and ambitious for an inaugural event focused solely on independent olfactive artistry and craftsmanship. Meanwhile, my personal anticipation feels bittersweet. 🧵 #fragrancesky #perfumesky

I started singing more because someone said they liked my voice. I started studying poetry because someone said they liked my lyrics. I started practicing guitar more because someone said they liked my playing. Positive feedback isn't useless. It's highlighting potential strengths.

#SOTD: Suspended Water Lily by SYD @sydbotanica.bsky.social Aquatic and mossy-green with a resonant floral heart of water lilies and gardenia, rendered ethereal with an ozonic lift. Looking forward to stopping by Syd’s booth at Fumed and upsizing this travel spray into a full bottle!

SOTD: Marginalia by CLST @clstprfms.bsky.social Sitting in a big Naugahyde chair flanked by stacks, dusty papers and a bit of sharpness from binding glue. For those who love libraries and perfume, this is a must-smell. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

#SOTD: Maid Marian by Cirrus Parfum @cirrusparfum.bsky.social for a windy, brooding almost-spring day. Hay > civet > rose with wafts of honey and patchouli throughout. Every time I spritz this, I make an audible utterance, so I wager I’ll upsize to a full bottle by fall. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

"Brokeback was a wonderfully dangerous film because it took a sledgehammer to the national understanding of what it means to be queer. There is no checklist of cultural characteristics. There is no handbook. You’re queer because you’re queer."

Front page @latimes.com today Thousands in LA County, Millions in the US @corinnepurtill.bsky.social www.latimes.com/science/stor...

Family gatherings.

Neon lights Nobel Prize When a leader speaks that leader dies You won't have to follow me Only you can set you free You gave me fortune you gave me fame You gave me power in your God's name I'm every person you need to be Oh I'm The Cult Of Personality

A plea for social media content in 2026 and beyond: Original content, please. That also means no AI images/videos and no use of another’s pics or videos without attribution. You know a good place to cite a source or acknowledge authors/creators? Alt text, which also improves accessibility.

#SOTD: Radius by @chrisrusak.com Woke up to freezing rain and dismal news. Often I lean into what the morning brings when choosing what to wear, but today I went opposite with this bright, dry and warm fragrance full of bitter citrus, juniper, and myrrh. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

#SOTD is Tahdig Today by Arshan Persia @arshanpersia.bsky.social with the fragrance of cooked basmati rice as the focal point. A must try for lovers of rice-centric perfumes, this might be the first I’ve tried featuring basmati specifically, rendering its uniquely fragrant qualities masterfully.

Adding to my post earlier this morning: Today is the last day to get early bird pricing on your admission ticket to Fumed! $30 grants admission both days, March 28 & 29. fumedexpo.com

Just (re-, pre-) ordered a discovery set from OSM Perfume @osmperfume.bsky.social to refresh my memory of the collection and to try Diva Behavior. I’m planning on coming home with at least one bottle from Fumed Expo, which is organized by OSM perfumer Kyle Mott-Kannenberg! #fragrancesky

Opened my front door to find a package from Runa @stinkdaemon.bsky.social containing a gorgeous mug and samples of perfumes to smell from Arshan Persia @jasonarshan.bsky.social an Domestica! Getting ready to go off camera during this meeting to sniff everything. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

#SOTD: Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait by you know who. Trying to “project pan” this little bottle I bought almost 5 years ago to make room for something new, though this will have a place in my heart as my gateway to niche perfumery. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

Bad Bunny’s beautiful and joyful portrayal of Puerto Rico stands on the shoulders of Kendrick Lamar’s love letter to Compton last year. Watching the biggest performance in the world become a representation of real people in real, American places is beautiful. #SuperBowl

Skipping the knitting for the monthly meetup and instead trying to finish my intro sewing class homework. Also brought the d.grayi AAPI Heritage Month discovery set for a sniff sesh in anticipation for the upcoming Lunar New Year. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

I’ve had my head under the work waters for the past few months but especially all of 2026 so far and I’ve been stuck inside my house for weeks and tonight I’ve emerged to eat garlic noodles.

#SOTD is something transporting me to a brooding, almost mystical place: The Point by Clue Perfumery. A salt marsh filled with jasmine blooms. Arresting and a bit eerie to me to match the general vibe of January 2026. #perfumesky #fragrancesky

"I didn’t realize, in the hours before his name was released to the public, that the man millions of people had seen lying facedown on the pavement from multiple angles of eyewitness video was my childhood best friend." Read more from @kristenradtke.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86856...

One newspaper got it right

Wise words from WEB DuBois to gird us today: "It would be shame and cowardice to surrender this glorious land and its opportunities for civilization and humanity to the thugs and lynchers, the mobs and profiteers, the monopolists & gamblers who today choke its soul and steal its resources."

Another perfume event on my radar!

An indie perfume expo in the Midwest has my name all over it. March 28 & 29 in Chicago. Anyone else on #perfumesky planning to go? There’s still time to get a $30 early bird ticket, good for both days! fumedexpo.com

First scent mail delivery of the year from Anjali Perfumes @anjali-perfumes.bsky.social featuring Under the Mango Tree and two travel sprays: Classic Kaapi and Iconic Island. Stunning fragrances — Under the Mango Tree there is a replacement of the full bottle I used last year! #perfumesky

Hi again! Been a minute. I’ve been doing my best to make local connections, like this perfume meetup last October. What have y’all been up to while I was away? #perfumesky