Day 4, 5th novella: This story is probably my favorite in the Decameron. The idea of keeping the head of a deceased lover in a pot of basil and watering it with tears is both morbid and beautiful. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a perfume that captures the scents mentioned in the book: rose water, basil, orange blossoms, and earth? I need to check if something similar is available in the perfume market!
— Apr 24, 2025 03:32AM
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