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Scent Sensation: Six Cool Indie Brands You Need to Know

Discover hidden gems of the perfume world! Six of the coolest indie perfume brands I found at the Milan Esxence exhibition. Get ready to be obsessed and change the way you think about fragrance.

perfumery

Breathe Deeply: Fragranze 2024 Awaits in Florence

Calling all fragrance industry professionals, buyers, and media! Florence, Italy, is gearing up for its annual celebration of all things olfactory: Fragranze 2024. This September, from the 13th to the 15th, the Stazione Leopolda will be transformed into a haven for those in the fragrance world.

perfumery

THE ALCHEMY OF ALDEHYDES IN PERFUMERY

This week we're delving into the world of aldehydes – the unsung heroes that revolutionized modern perfumery. Let's uncover the science and art behind these intriguing compounds.

perfumery

AMBERGRIS – THE OCEAN'S FRAGRANT GIFT

AMBERGRIS: Not Whale Vomit, but Whale...Well, You Know. Contrary to popular belief, Ambergris isn't whale vomit; it's more akin to...let's say, a 'nautical deposit' from the other end of a sperm whale. Shall I say it? Yes, it’s whale shit… well almost. And experts agree. Completely cruelty-free, this oddity forms in the whale's intestines and is released into the ocean, where it embarks on a transformative journey.

book reviews

Review of "Fragrance is my Favourite F-Word: An Inspiring Introduction to Perfumery" by Melanie Jane Nightingale

In the fragrant garden of literature on perfumery, Melanie Jane Nightingale's "Fragrance is my Favourite F-Word: An Inspiring Introduction to Perfumery" blossoms like a rare and exotic flower. This book is not just a guide; it's a celebration, a love letter to the art and science of fragrance.

interviews

In Conversation with Mandy Aftel

Mandy Aftel doesn’t say yes to a lot of things, so I was honoured when she agreed to not only be featured in my upcoming book, but to also have an in-depth and delving discussion with me.

interviews

THE YLANG YLANG MAN

Get ready to hear a fascinating story about how a chance encounter led me to discover the best Ylang-Ylang essential oil in the world, and the inspiring man behind it all.

book reviews

Book Review-Perfume Legends By Michael Edwards

PERFUME LEGENDS - FRENCH FEMININE FRAGRANCES by MICHAEL EDWARDS Published in 1996. Michael Edwards is an historian and founder editor of ’Fragrances of the World,' the largest guide to perfume classification.

perfumery

The Intoxicating Triangle

As a musician creates melodies through scales, a perfumer creates a symphony of fragrance notes. These notes are categorized into top, heart, and base notes, which blend together to create a complex and sophisticated fragrance that is more than the sum of its parts.

aromatherapy

Warm and Sweet Home Fragrances: A Cozy Trend in Aromatics

In recent times, there has been a noticeable shift in home fragrance preferences, with a growing trend towards warm and sweet scents.

book reviews

Must Have Perfumery Text Books for Budding Perfumers

These books are not your run-of-the-mill coffee table reads - they are the crème de la crème of the perfumery world. And while they may not come cheap, their value to any aspiring perfumer is simply priceless.

perfumery

Extraction Methods of Perfumery Ingredients

Science can be exciting, especially when it comes to the fascinating world of aromatic compounds, also known as raw materials! You might be wondering, what are raw materials? Well, simply put, they're the building blocks of some of our favorite scents and perfumes.

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Scent Sensation: Six Cool Indie Brands You Need to Know

Breathe Deeply: Fragranze 2024 Awaits in Florence

THE ALCHEMY OF ALDEHYDES IN PERFUMERY

AMBERGRIS – THE OCEAN'S FRAGRANT GIFT

Review of "Fragrance is my Favourite F-Word: An Inspiring Introduction to Perfumery" by Melanie Jane Nightingale

In Conversation with Mandy Aftel

THE YLANG YLANG MAN

Book Review-Perfume Legends By Michael Edwards

The Intoxicating Triangle

Warm and Sweet Home Fragrances: A Cozy Trend in Aromatics

Must Have Perfumery Text Books for Budding Perfumers

Extraction Methods of Perfumery Ingredients

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