After more than 4 years and several hundred perfume-related articles, Sorcery of Scent is soon to be committed to the annals of perfume blogging history.
What started as a creative outlet for me in 2008 rapidly grew into something far greater than I had ever expected. In the years since its commencement, Sorcery of Scent has attracted over 4,000 site visitors a month and has amassed a finely-scented league of loyal readers... for that I am truly humbled, and feel incredibly blessed. To know that others felt there might have been some measure of merit in my indulgent rantings was an extraordinary gift for me. I have had the honour and privilege of your time, and that of some of the most respected perfumers in the industry, including my dear friends Vero Kern and Olivier Durbano. I thank each and every one of you!
Of course, authoring a perfume blog has not been without its challenges. Whilst the vast majority of people I've had the pleasure of interacting with through this medium have been incredibly friendly and supportive; I am somewhat taken aback at how competitive, envious and mean-spirited other 'perfume-lovers' and indeed, perfume bloggers can be. I ponder for a moment about what might have caused them to be this way, and I am utterly confounded... perhaps somewhere along the way their topnotes simply turned.
Fortunately, I sign off for the last time knowing I leave behind me a small legacy - a tiny cross-section of words and insights that are wholly my own, and ones that I hope might still serve to intrigue or inspire you. After all, perfume - as intimate and personal as it is - is simply nothing unless it is shared with someone else.
Warmly,
Dimitri
Sorcery of Scent
November 27, 2011.
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21 comments:
Very sad to hear this Dimi :o( ... Where am I to turn to now to fill the inevitable gap ?? ...
Sorry to hear too of all them competitive "mean-spirited" 'fume-bloggers about, (such a pity ! & so unnecessary too ! ~ Surely there's enough space for everybody, no !? ) ... Sure hope 'twas not "these pests" who hastened your decision to "retire" from "us" !?
~ I, for one at least (as I'm sure many others !), will definitely miss reading your wonderful 'fume blogg. So THANK YOU very much for these past years of wonderfully informative & insightful reviews.
(I shall be keeping my fingers crossed for your possible return at some future date hopefully :o).
Cheers for now !
J (Sybarite)
Good luck Dimitri...
Thanks for all the highly eloquent, erudite and simply enjoyable posts and insights, Dimi.
Now, without the downsides of blogging to have to contend with, you can go back to enjoying scent purely on a private level, and I'm sure you're looking very much forward to that.
Take care!
Michael
Very moving farewell.
Your posts will be missed.
Hedonist222
Very sad to read this Dimitri. I am sure it is not an easy decision for you. I hope this is a step forward for you and nothing to do with the "friendly" fellow bloggers. You do leave a legacy behind.
I'm sorry to see you go. I don't expect you to answer this, but why?
Good luck in what you do next.
Regards
Michael
Dimi,
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge about perfume with all of us. I still have the hope that we will see you back somewhere on the web when you feel comfortable with that. I understand that perfume writing can turn into a big commitment, while other parts of life are more demanding of ones time.
Best of luck in your future endeavors, looking forward to reading your thoughts in the future.
Arwen Elf
Oh I'll So Miss your poetic insights, Dmitri! I've faithfully haunted your site and always found it singular, relevant, heartfelt, and inspiring. Aye, Sorcery of Scent owns a piece of coveted real estate on my 'favorites' bar.
You, mister, are a kickass writer and an altogether class act.
Thanks for pouring yourself into this Gorgeous blog - I join the grateful thousands who have gained so much, had a grand time doing it, and shall miss you entirely.
Salute and Happy Scent-questing!
Zanne :)
I am sorry.
Gosh, this makes me very sad to read this. Yes, one would think that there would be a natural and inherent reflection in the perfume blogosphere: that those writing about the beauty of perfumes would try to achieve a similar beauty of spirit, but sadly, that is not always the case. I hope that if you enjoy the writing, you eventually return to it. If not, go with the peace of knowing that you created something immensely lovely and worthwhile--and that there are people who appreciated you for it. I'm glad you will be keeping your blog online, as I'll be reading your archives.
Bad news...
Good Luck Dimitri!
What I wanted to say, has already been put so beautifully by Suzanne, I will refrain from repeating everything, but just say that I sincerely hope that it wasn't the nastiness of some bloggers which made you come to this sad conclusion, for then surely it would be even more important to be there and be heard as a writer of beauty and friendliness, and someone who believes sharing the good.
I will miss this wonderful blog immensely, and will, like many others hope to see you back some day.
Thank you
I am so sad to read this. Your blog has been a great companion of mine for a long time. I will miss your posts Dimi.
/Sara from Sweden
Many thanks, Dimitri. I will miss your vivid descriptions and insightful analysis. You have led me to many of my favorite fragrance obsessions - but I will not hold financial issues against you. Much luck to you in your other endeavors.
Is there any chance you change your mind and come back in a while? People are the same everywhere, in all spheres of life...
In any case, good luck with whatever you decide to do next!
Dear Dimi,
I completely respect your decision.
I understand more than I feel it prudent to say...
Thank you for all you have shared with us, dear Dimitrakimou .
Dimi- we will miss you and like a spark of light you will live on in our hearts and your devotion to fine fragrance will always inspire us .
from all of us at cafleurebon
michelyn
You always have a perfumed place for a guest post and would honor us if you so choose
Dimi,
It saddens me to read your words. I have enjoyed your blog immensely, though I rarely comment. I wish you well.
Lisa
(nnapa)
I am sorry to have to agree with you .Thank-you for the wonderful posts and good luck in future.
This is sad news. I'll miss your posts so much!
Farewell and Good Luck
I will miss visiting your blog
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