As a fragrance collector, I am always on the lookout for unusual and unique brands, therefore if it catches my eye, I have to immediately experience it. This is what recently happened when I came across Kajal Perfumes Paris. Founded by Moe Khalaf in 2014, the brand has grown from strength to strength and is [...]
Let’s be honest, we didn’t think that we would still be in this situation, did we? Between lockdowns, travel bans and countless other restrictions, we’ve all had to look within ourselves to remain happy and motivated. For me, fragrance has become an important vessel in transporting me from the walls of my home to my [...]
Located in the quaint village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands is the luxurious boutique hotel, the Fife Arms Hotel. This Victorian establishment was meticulously transformed in 2018 by new owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth, co-founders of the revered global gallery Hauser & Wirth. The restoration injected new vigour into the building whilst carefully respecting [...]
I first discovered Maison Crivelli in 2019 whilst on a visit to Paris, its striking modern orange and white branding immediately lured me in. A passionate advisor guided me around each of the fragrances and I was instantly captivated, you could even say it was love at first smell. Founded by Parisian born Thibaud Crivelli [...]
If you enjoyed my Isle of Harris itinerary and are thinking of visiting, then look no further for somewhere special to stay than the newly developed Kirklea Island Suites by Hotel Hebrides. As you arrive by ferry to the harbour of Tarbert, the suites could not be located in a better position. The four 5 [...]
Born into a family of esteemed perfumers in 1951 it was only inevitable that Ramón Monegal would take the reins and carry on this creative tradition. Established in Barcelona in 1916, his family created Myrurgia, a renowned perfumery company that was a proudly appointed supplier to the Spanish Royal House. Ramón began his training in [...]
In 1888 perfumer Francis Charrier set out to create Faîr Parfum, a perfume house that would rebel against the industrialisation of the perfume industry. By paying fair wages to its workers and injecting profits into educating their workers' children, this innovative fragrance house quickly made an impact within the circles of French high society. In [...]
Created in Los Angeles by holistic health expert Alison Ragusa, Bogavia is an all-natural beauty brand inspired by the splendour of the Adriatic. During lockdown, I’ve been looking for things to nurture the soul both inside and out, therefore personally a good skincare regime is a huge part of that. After using many highly active [...]
Since a young age I have been fascinated with gemstones. Like an inquisitive magpie, I would wander the banks of rivers looking for unusual coloured stones that had been polished and shaped by the water's currents. Fast forward to the future and I still have numerous gemstones in my home. So when I came across [...]
Spring is now upon us and days are getting longer, but candle season is still very much in full swing. We’ve all spent a lot of time indoors this year, and snuggling up on the sofa with a warm drink and a flickering scented candle has been my idea of heaven. This year I came [...]
