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“My resolution to “Embrace good smells” has developed into a full-blown obsession. A few of my favorite perfumes: CB I Hate Perfume Demeter Fragrance Library Frédéric Malle To See a Flower Fireplace Lys Méditerranée Hay Pure Soap En Passant Tea/Rose Baby Powder Gardenia de Nuit On the Beach 1966…” quote by Gretchen Rubin
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““My resolution to “Embrace good smells” has developed into a full-blown obsession. A few of my favorite perfumes: CB I Hate Perfume    Demeter Fragrance Library    Frédéric Malle To See a Flower    Fireplace    Lys Méditerranée Hay    Pure Soap    En Passant Tea/Rose    Baby Powder    Gardenia de Nuit On the Beach 1966 Memory of Kindness         (for the Fleur Mécanique) The””

Gretchen Rubin

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin, 2010

The author describes a personal obsession with pleasant scents, turning a simple resolution into a detailed collection of favorite fragrances.

In simple terms: A scent obsession grew from a simple resolution.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate sensory joy through mindful collection.

Themes

joy obsession sensory personal growth

Mood

reflective playful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gift shopping
  • home fragrance
  • personal rituals
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

habit formation olfactory pleasure mindful consumption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does scent influence your mood?
  • Can obsession hinder balance?
A Different Perspective

May become costly or distract from broader goals.

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