Le Grand Musee du Parfum
Our sense of smell is one of the most important ways in which we connect with the world around us, it is the sense most closely linked with memory and is also highly emotive with fragrances...
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Sandalwood – Liquid Gold
One of the most luscious, alluring scents belongs to the widely acclaimed Sandalwood. It is an anciently revered fragrance, particularly in Eastern culture, but has circulated more recently through the West in perfumery. Its uniquely warm...
Innovation in Fragrance
With the personal connection, memories and bonds formed through our sense of smell it is no wonder that fragrance is an emotionally driven and often romanticized industry. But behind the histories, feelings and stories told by...
Rare Corpse Flower to Bloom at New York Botanical Garden
When one thinks of a flower, images of beauty and sweet aromas come to mind. A blushing bouquet, fresh garden or whimsical meadow provide some of the sweetest daydreams and scent experiences. There is one flower...
The Wood of Gods
One of the most desirable and rare raw ingredients found in perfumery is agarwood, popularly referred to as oud or oudh. The indescribably deep, woody, balsamic scent of oud comes from the immune defense of the...
It’s All About The Absolutes
Absolutes are regarded as the purest and most aromatic form of fragrance from natural plant sources. These highly concentrated products are more fragrant than essential oils, and often portray the truest scent to the natural source....
Ancient Aromas
Utilizing fragrance to enrich an environment or personal presence is something that has fascinated humans throughout history in various industries and circumstances. Thinking back to ancient times, one might reason that scent was solely primitive, a...
Fragrance Composition
What is a note? We are not referring to a hand written letter or information from your office meeting! In fragrance, a “note” signifies the distinct parts of oil that can be noticed upon usage. There...
The Art of Scent, 1889 – 2012
New York City’s Museum of Art and Design recently housed an exhibit entitled “The Art of Scent, 1889 – 2012”. This exhibit highlighted twelve groundbreaking perfumes and fifteen artists. It was the first major exhibit to...
Using Scent to Sell Your House
Those looking to sell their homes will have no doubt been told that spring is the best time of year to put your property on the market. Spring is when the sun is shining; flowers are...
