Go Solar - Learn why you need one of these fragrances in your Collection

Go Solar - Learn why you need one of these fragrances in your Collection

So first off, WTF are Solar fragrances? Well you may have guessed it. Solar frags are an evocative blend designed to capture the essence of radiant sunshine and warm, sun-drenched days. These scents typically incorporate...
Skin deep in shades

Skin deep in shades

Skin deep in shadesBeyond colours The eye can seeThe eye can hold A warm embraceThe comfort of touchSkin is merely a canvasA story with a fold Disrupted by hueYour touch my feelPupils dilated, wishing I was born colourblind
How and when did Oud become associated with Muslim culture?

How and when did Oud become associated with Muslim culture?

Oud, also known as agarwood, has been used in perfumery and traditional medicine for centuries and is native to many countries in Southeast Asia, including India, Cambodia, and Indonesia. However, its association with Muslim culture...
Boys who love flowers

Boys who love flowers

In quiet cornersFilled with blooms unseenSilent admirers, solitary dreamers Solace in the company of petals and stems They wander through fields and meadowsWith footsteps soft and careful They seek out hidden corners Where flowers grow wild and...
Molecules common to both fragrance and flavour

Molecules common to both fragrance and flavour

Fragrance and flavour are both composed of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be sensed by the nose and mouth, respectively. Many of the same compounds are responsible for both the fragrance and flavor of...
No one else I want

No one else I want

You want for me, when I'm not thereOn my side of the bed, its cold and emptyYou turn to me, but I dare not to moveThis game of love is always lose lose We're like magnets,...
Most Bizarre Ingredients used in Perfume

Most Bizarre Ingredients used in Perfume

Perfumes are made from a wide variety of ingredients, and some of the most bizarre ingredients used in perfumes include:Animal secretions: Certain animals secrete substances that have a distinctive scent, such as musk from the...
What is the difference between Lily and Lily of the valley?

What is the difference between Lily and Lily of the valley?

Lily and Lily of the Valley (aka Muguet) are two different flowers that are commonly used in perfumery and are often confused.Lily is a large family of flowering plants that includes many species, including the...
A Secret Darkness

A Secret Darkness

In the soft glow a moment hangs Suspended from two heartsCaught between desire and fearGazes drawn irresistibly repelled by doubt A secret darkness A moment of hungerA kiss unleashed An unquenchable thirst So they stand fixedA silent embrace bornOf desire and fearLocked away...
Tracing the Fragrant Trail: The Earliest Trade Stories of Oud Between Asia and the Middle East

Tracing the Fragrant Trail: The Earliest Trade Stories of Oud Between Asia and the Middle East

Tracing the Fragrant Trail: The Earliest Trade Stories of Oud Between Asia and the Middle East The trade of oud, a precious aromatic resin, has a history as rich and intricate as its scent. Dating...
Wild Row

Wild Row

In the heart of Chinatown, behind an old brick lane you will find a single wild row of flowers and herbs, a riot of colours and aromatics, untamed and free. Every day, a gardener tends to its whims,...
Do you know your ISO E from your Ambrox?

Do you know your ISO E from your Ambrox?

The cost of a perfumery ingredient can depend on a number of factors, including its rarity, its production method, and its perceived value. Some of the key synthetic perfumery ingredients include:Hedione: This is a synthetic...