perfumery
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Sexy Scents: The Science behind Aphrodisiacs and Perfumes
Why do some smells have the reputation of encouraging lust and love? Cultures from all around the world have believed that certain scents have the abilities to excite the passions and deepen relationships. From ancient Romans who bathed in oils before romantic encounters, to the Chinese who used fragrant plants as medicines to cure sexual…
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The Power of Personal Fragrance: How to pick the perfect perfume
The most common question I get at markets is “which is your favorite scent”. This is a difficult question for me to answer, because I design and blend all my fragrances myself. Of course I love them all, but I understand the question. Picking the right fragrance to wear is a bigger decision than someone…
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Perfume, eau de perfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, cologone – there’s a lot of different names for fragrances, but do those names me anything? It turns out, that there ARE differences between perfume and cologne, and it’s not just the marketing. Let’s dive into it. It’s all about concentration. Most fragrances are made…
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Fragrance Lore: The story of Lilith
Lilith is one of my most popular perfumes. Her seductive notes of whiskey, lily, and grapefruit paired with her jewel red bottle and evokative name has been a hit since her first release. Many people have asked about how I created each of my fragrances, and what inspired them. Today, I’m going to tell you…
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The Nose Knows: How I create My Original Fragrances
If there’s one quesetion I get more than any othere it’s “How do you create your perfumes?” It’s a fair question. Until a few years ago, I didn’t know how perfumes or colognes were made either. I assumed you had to be a highly educated chemist working in a state-of-the-art lab somewhere, but it turns…