Archive - Ms. Tonka Bean

A Birthday Bucket List

This to-do list includes perfume related activities.

Mar 20

January 2025

When Buying Scented Gifts

This newsletter was supposed to be a gift guide for Christmas. It’s not late. Let’s just consider this super early.

Jan 19

November 2024

An article for Ruohonjuuri: Scent

Home scents and special memories. An English translation of an article written for Ruohonjuuri magazine.

Nov 13, 2024

August 2024

A modern-day Miss Dior

Short truths about what life is like using this sweet and powdery classic.

Aug 18, 2024

June 2024

For the senses: A Fresh and Filling Summer Salad

An edible three-stage smell experience by Briitta van Staalduinen.

Jun 25, 2024

May 2024

Berlin postcards and the scent of the dance floor

Some olfactory perspectives on Berlin's club scene and a brief review of J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin.

May 22, 2024

April 2024

Supportive lavender-scented bubbles

Sharing some tips about essential oils whilst trying to relax.

Apr 17, 2024

March 2024

Perfumes That Have Shaped My Life (so far)

Reviewing the memorable fragrances I have grown up with since 2004.

Mar 10, 2024

February 2024

Regarding Ugly Perfume Bottles

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all. However, I want to share my opinions.

Feb 20, 2024

January 2024

Some Parisian Anecdotes by Eunice Lam

A discussion on how much food, love, and sense of smell all have in common.

Jan 29, 2024

Witchy things and exceptional gifts

Let's catch up on the new Stora Skuggan perfume release and what I've been up to lately.

Jan 21, 2024

December 2023

An interview: Model Mariina Keskitalo

a.k.a my best friend. She always smells amazing so of course I had to interview her for the newsletter.

Dec 17, 2023

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