Perfume's Sillage: A Mirror of Women's Liberation March 18, 2022By the 70’s synthetics were the dominant ingredient in perfume and their presence was herald by the women’s liberation movement. Scent marking is a trait to establish dominance, and what...
Aromatherapy vs. Natural Perfumes, Is luxury the only difference? February 16, 2022Often when I make a blend for a friend as a gift, I have different feelings depending on the intent. For the aromatherapy, I am giving them a blend because...
The Mystery Behind Rose's Downfall as a Fragrance February 7, 2022It's an ageist comment, but what I have heard is that rose is an “old lady” scent. No one (no matter their age) wants to smell like an old lady.
Back to School in a Bottle! August 4, 2021One of my clients LOVES the smell of Ticonderoga pencils. She jokingly asked if I could make a perfume with the pencil aroma as the inspiration. No problem, I told her! And...