How to Reconnect With Fragrance After a Break | Nectar Atelier

👋 Hi fragrance friend,

When things get extra heavy and the world feels like it is on the verge of falling apart, it is okay—and sometimes necessary—to turn away from a hobby to recollect ourselves and find our ground again. Beyond the chaos of the world, fragrance overwhelm can be a real thing. Stepping away into a safe space of prayer, meditation, or contemplation is a form of self-care. We all need a retreat that feels nourishing and less commercial.

Sometimes stepping back lets your senses refresh. Our passions never exist in isolation; they are deeply interconnected, and often, one creative world serves as the doorway back into the next. This gentle distance is exactly what we need to invite inspiration back in. In the lively exploration of other interests, we naturally find our way back to scent.

Occasionally, while exploring ink or pigment, I might come across a scented one, perhaps a rose-scented ink, and suddenly I’m back in the world of perfume. Or it could be the bright color of a mineral pigment that I want to see on canvas and that reminds me of mineral notes. Or the soft texture of rice paper that I crave in scent. Or passing by a garden and catching a whiff of jasmine or gardenia that stirs my memory of scent. Exploring these other passions can naturally bring us back to the world of olfactory art.

If you're looking for something emotionally resonant after a much needed grounding pause, I'd recommend exploring the Musky Gourmand Set, a beautiful curation of unique fragrances that play on the edges between musk and a hint of gourmand.

• The Green Vanilla Artisanal Sample Set: Herbal & lush
• The Pink Vanilla Artisanal Sample Set: Sweet & romantic
• The Musky Gourmand Set: Soft & light gourmand