The Attic on Eighth — The Attic On Eighth

By Our Bedsides is The Attic on Eighth’s evening series, sharing the methods and products we use to unwind. In a time when the world feels unstable, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen gives us a glimpse at his nightstand as a place of healing and comfort.

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Comforting Things, Vol. 9: Mishka Hoosen

Continuing our series in Comforting Things, The Attic's Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares the many ways he elevates the everyday into a thing of beauty.

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Perfumes to Face the Festive Season

In a new holiday perfume guide, Attic columnist and writer Mishka Hoosen shares a scent for every need, along with encouraging words of moral support.

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Perfumes for New Beginnings

As the Northern Hemisphere embraces the end of summer, the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its own new season and our resident perfume columnist Mishka Hoosen has every perfume perfect for whatever new beginning you need.

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How to Dress Like The Talented Mr. Ripley's Dickie Greenleaf

In this edition of How To Dress Like Your Novel, our Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen channels what we've all been calling “Ripley summer,” after the 1999 film based on Patricia Highsmith’s iconic thriller.

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Our Summer Reads, Vol. 5 – Tariq Hoosen

In our latest Summer Reads, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen takes on her summer reading list in Paris.

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Dear Mishka – What Perfumes Would the Bennet Sisters Wear?

Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen addresses the very important question: what perfumes would the Bennet sisters wear in real life?

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A Day in the Life, Vol. 1 – Mishka Hoosen

In the first of a series, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares a day in his life, as she is currently completing an artists’ residency in Paris, working on a book exploring the cultural history of perfume and desire.

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Dear Mishka – What Would Anne Shirley Wear?

Perfume Columnist Tariq Hoosen answers a reader request, sharing honeysuckle perfumes that Anne Shirley might wear.

Scent and Story: Perfumes for Your Favorite Literary Characters

“One of the things I love most about perfume is its transformative power — on a level most people aren’t fully aware of, scent has the power to evoke entire histories and characteristics within seconds, changing our perception of other people and ourselves, and giving us a unique tool for self-expression and disguise.” Perfume Columnist Tariq Hoosen takes us into the pages of favorite books to pair characters with unique scents.

Scent & Self-Care

Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen addresses the complex world of treating scent as self-care and shares tips on how to determine what scents work for you, whether you’re dealing with mental health or chronic pain.

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Perfumes for the Season: Autumnal Perfumes

“The drama and endless associations conjured up by the season mean wearing a perfume can be like playing your favorite character, especially during the time of year when many of us enjoy curling up with a book indoors".”

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