🌸 70. The Beauty of a Pause: Resetting Your Scent Journey

👋 Hi fragrance friend,

When the world feels overwhelming, sometimes, the kindest gesture is to pause — to let the skin breathe without adornment, to listen to the air, to our own rhythms, without perfume shaping the mood.

I’ve been thinking of it as a reset — like clearing a canvas before beginning to paint again. When I step back from perfume for a day or two, the next scent feels more alive, carrying a new dimension. It’s as if my palette, and my soul, needed space to reset.

There’s a quiet beauty in wearing nothing. In allowing the scent of the world — the air, the rain, the morning coffee, the garden, paper or fabric — to be the only fragrance. It reminds me that perfume is not just what we add, but also what is already there.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, or found yourself chasing newness without joy, a pause might be what restores it.

Do you ever take breaks from perfume? Does it make your return more meaningful?

Wishing you moments of stillness and renewal.

With kindness,
🕊 Flor at Nectar Atelier

💌 Explore Scents to Love

Try Zouzou by Celine if you are drawn to nostalgic scents that feel like a golden cloud. For something equally soft,  Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille offers golden warmth—boozy vanilla laced with incense and delicate woods, while Guerlain Gourmand Coquin wraps rose, cacao, and black tea in a swirl of spices—decadent yet tender. Amouage Guidance 46 is a bit brighter than the original Amouage Guidance, where pear, saffron, and rose unfold over rich woods and ambergris. Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais lingers with notes of blackcurrant, rose, and hazelnut—a silky composition that feels both luminous with a gourmand touch. And for a rare, luminous quietude, Amouage Existence glows with skin-warmed florals, aldehydes, and serene radiance—weightless but unforgettable. If you are in the mood for a sparkling rose with dewy petals, try Little Flower by Régime des Fleurs.  As always, explore these scents through our luxe samples at Nectar Atelier, the perfect gift — always wrapped in eco-friendly packaging for an artful unboxing.