This highly evocative and emotive flower, instantly recognisable yet deviously complex. Let's break it down. The fragrance of roses is composed of hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are responsible for their characteristic aroma....

Natural musks are historically fragrances that are derived from animal sources, such as musk deer, beaver, and muskrats, thus giving them an animal-type olfactory character. Here are some examples of animal-derived musks, although these practices are no...

Well its that time of the year again when this question seems to peek for L-O-V-E Month. Pheromones are chemicals that are produced by animals, including humans, and are used to communicate with others of...

This month of February we peel back the mysteries of this human emotion.

The Theory of Smell (Olfaction). Biologically, how does this work? Well the answer it seems its still not 100% clear. Which is not surprising, considering the mysterious, intangible and evocative nature of aroma.

Gourmand (Go), the edible note, our most recent addition to the disparate lexicon we call 'fragrance families'. One thing we can agree on is this 'edible' family is addictive, "it makes you hunger in all...

Anosmia explained. Anosmia is a condition, where either by birth or by accident we lose the ability to smell. 

Why smells elicit different emotions between people? This is the beauty of the art and science of olfaction. Strictly speaking, no aroma is bad (or good), but rather it is the emotive processing we give...

Chemicals....the name sounds so synthetic, so harsh. It conjures visions of mad (and often evil) Scientists working in their lair-come-labs almost always purched ontop of a cliff with lighting striking in cross-silhouette. But nature is...

Its always a celebration when we collaborate with Spa Esprit.  Pushing conventions, provoking thought, expressing humanity while always delivering value. With this TWO L(I)PS collab we will be hosting an intimate candle-making workshop among friends.  Oo...

The essence of smoke is mystical and evocative and is a fundamental human symbol that crosses all boundaries. The use of Oud oils, wood chips and bakhoors is ancient beyond memorialsince the time of the...

Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne