The Scent of Self
Mark Oandasan Mark Oandasan

The Scent of Self

Fragrance is more than a finishing touch — it’s a quiet habit, a part of getting ready, and a way of marking time. In The Scent on the Shelf, I share the everyday scents that make up my current rotation — from Le Labo’s Matcha 26 to the layered greens of Aēsop.

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In Hawai‘i, We’ve Always Been in Our Slippah Era
Mark Oandasan Mark Oandasan

In Hawai‘i, We’ve Always Been in Our Slippah Era

GQ recently declared, “We’re in our flops era.” And while I get where they’re coming from — embracing easy, breezy footwear for the summer — a part of me wants to ask, “Bruh, you ever been to Hawai‘i?”

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Why I Support Local
Mark Oandasan Mark Oandasan

Why I Support Local

 At the end of the day, it’s about more than just a purchase — it’s about people, connection, and aloha.

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