April 23rd, 2026

The Scent of a Woman

“For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it’s a pity that we use it so little.”

Rachel Carson (American Marine Biologist and Writer; May 27th, 1907 to April 14th, 1964)

“Smells spur memories, but they also rouse our dozy senses, pamper and indulge us, help define our self-image, stir the cauldron of our seductiveness, warn us of danger, lead us into temptation, fan our religious fervor, accompany us to heaven, wed us to fashion, steep us in luxury…”

Diane Ackerman (American Poet and Essayist; October 7th, 1948)

“I am playing with scent. The other day I work my husbands cologne as I think it smells delicious. Amazingly, with my chemistry, I didn’t prefer it on me. However, when combined with my husbands natural occurring scent, it is remarkable!”

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 128 to 129 of 501.

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