Everyday Fantasies of Plant Fragrance | An Aromatic Essay Collection with a Taiwanese Touch

**"When I quiet my mind, close my eyes, and breathe deeply, time and space seem to gently drift away, allowing me to focus on listening within and to the aroma." - Poky** - ★ An aromatic guide to essential oils, chronicling Taiwan's scent memories ★ 8 leisurely walks through scent essays, rediscovering olfactory perception ★ 8 aromatic exercises with natural essential oils ★ Imaginative aroma blends + a scent database ------------------------ **| About the Book |** **Scents are formless, and we don't usually pause to appreciate or describe them. It's not easy to linger and savor them at first.** ● "Everyday Fantasies of Plant Fragrance" is compiled by Teacher Poky of Shixin Xiangyan, weaving her years of experience interacting with and guiding others through aromatic experiences into the narrative of an "aromatic tree." ● Divided into eight chapters based on the "extraction part" of essential oils, the book portrays eight distinct aromatic personalities. It moves from the plant's physical form to the language of scent classification, and then from abstract aromas to evocative moods, conveying the color, texture, and imagination of each scent. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51840848039_1da9d56660_b.jpg **| Testimonials |** "When you occasionally feel a bit silly or out of step; when you wish to revisit the joys and sorrows of your growth through olfactory memory, please remember to open this book." - Gina Hsu, renowned aromatherapy instructor (Excerpt from the book's foreword) "Listening to Poky talk about aromas is refreshing. Grounded in the past yet living in the present, it's wonderful to find someone who truly knows how to stay connected with scents, how to speak of them, and how to continue experiencing them." - A-qiu, editor of Tea Magazine "This is a peculiar aromatic essay collection filled with 'Taiwanese flavor'." - Touwu, seasoned aromatherapist https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51826548369_01a82c6108_b.jpg **| Excerpts |** ● p.41 Floral Notes "Go seek fallen flowers, elegant and pure, or opulent and grand. Push yourself entirely outward for those fleeting moments, without reservation." ● p.204 Woody Aromas Overview "As heaven's movement is ever vigorous, so must a gentleman ceaselessly strive. Wood, returning to the plant's core essence, exists with honest stability. It lacks the vibrancy of fruit, the playfulness of seeds, or the splendor of flowers. Wood doesn't seek attention on its branches; it anchors the absolute timeline, operating steadily within its design, accumulating itself bit by bit, honestly. Its aroma is stable and strong, broad and down-to-earth, possessing the energy to go far, embracing the deep and shallow wishes of the human world. Woody scents accumulate time into solid fragrance." ● p.88 Seed Aromas Dreams "I dreamt I was a seed with many light wings, able to travel far with the wind. Setting off on a journey, there was a sense of unfamiliarity, a touch of fear, and some nervousness. But life is sometimes like this; you reach an intersection, the green light shines, you pack your bag, and bravely move forward, just like now!" **| Sample Blends for Scenarios |** ● **Totoro's Great Tree Hollow** 3 drops Virginia Cedarwood + 1 drop Rose Geranium + 1 drop Hyssop ● **Ancient Path, Misty Grasses** 2 drops Elemi + 5 drops Myrrh (10%) + 1 drop Clary Sage + 1 drop Vetiver ● **A Bowl of Clam Soup in the Kitchen** 2 drops Ginger + 1 drop Lemon Eucalyptus ● **Reunion Dinner for Lunar New Year** 5 drops Red Mandarin + 2 drops Sweet Fennel + 1 drop Cardamom ● **Medieval Tavern** 1 drop Black Pepper + 2 drops Juniper Berry + 2 drops Nutmeg **| About the Author |** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51826204281_8655789baf_b.jpg **| Table of Contents |** Foreword: Knight of Aroma Preface: Wandering in Aroma ● **01 ROOT Earthly Sensation—Root Aromas** Carrying acorns with groundhogs, working diligently — Root, Wood Tribe, the foundation of plants, making them stable and upright, providing nutrients 《Tobacco Root Category》 Smoky, earthy, thick mud 《Medicinal Root Category》 Calming, light earthy medicinal herbs 《Vinegar-Brewed Root Category》 Heavy, damp, sour wine brew ● **02 FLOWER Gorgeous Sensation—Floral Aromas** Transforming into soft, beautiful, serene floral scents, dancing gracefully with Mr. Butterfly — Flower, Herb Tribe, above the plants, symbolizing flourishing prosperity and beauty / Rose Classes / Sweet Fruity Floral Classes / Intense Floral Classes / Creamy Floral Classes / Berry Floral Classes / Medicinal Herb Floral Classes ● **03 SEED Edible Sensation—Seed Aromas** Riding a leopard, carrying seed aromas, setting off on an adventure — Seed, Rice Tribe, waiting to sprout, the beginning of plant inheritance and reproduction / Fennel Seed Series / Vegetable Seed Series / Creamy Sweet Seed Series ● **04 HERB Companionship Sensation—Herb Aromas** Hiding in the herb garden with a kitten, whispering relaxedly — Herb, Herb Tribe, leaves that break through the soil and sprout, growing close to the ground / Light Warm Herb Notes / Cool Herb Notes / Original Dry Herb Notes / Spice Herb Notes ● **05 LEAF Wind Sensation—Leaf Aromas** Feeling the cool breeze on the leaves, clarifying what needs to be said — Leaf, Herb Tribe, the ends of plants, above the branches, perceiving the world with thin forms / Serene Gentle Breeze / Cool Chilly Breeze / Thoughtful Breeze / Strange Breeze / Slash-and-Burn Breeze ● **06 RESIN Sacred Sensation—Resin Aromas** In the silent starry night, possessing the insight and wisdom of an owl — Resin, Raw Meat Tribe, plant sap, semi-solid / Quiet Resin Types / Rich Sweet Resin Types ● **07 WOOD Steady Sensation—Woody Aromas** Going to the forest to learn steadiness and conviction from the great trees — Wood, Wood Tribe, growing from the earth, with branches above and roots below, standing firmly in the earth and sky / White Woody Scents / Brown Woody Scents / Dark Woody Scents / Sweet Woody Scents ● **08 FRUIT Sunlight Sensation—Fruit Aromas** Abundant and simple, returning to the beginning, smiling and continuing to move forward foolishly — Fruit, Wood Tribe, above the plants, forming spherical seeds / Citrus Peel Classes / Spice Seed Classes / Pod Classes / Bonus Chapter Appendix: A Tree's Natural Aroma Flavor Wheel Postscript: Encounter, Continue __● Each chapter includes [Mini Aroma Classifications] and [Aroma Sketch Summaries]__ **| Book Information |** Author: Poky He Xin-jie / Illustrator: Chen Rui-qiu Publisher: Shixin Village / Publication Date: 2020/06 Specifications: Paperback, 272 pages, 14.8 x 21 x 1.7 cm, color printing **| More Recommended Products |** ● https://www.pinkoi.com/product/KRRTgh7j (Birthday Impression Eau de Parfum Gift Box) ● https://www.pinkoi.com/product/G34gXsPq (Shixin Design | Natural Aroma Flavor Wheel Poster) ● https://www.pinkoi.com/product/PZfZ3VJp (Aroma Creation Gift Box | Serene White Zen Garden) ------------------------ ⚠️ **Logistics Service Notice** ⚠️ 1) The estimated delivery time is for reference only. 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