I first became interested in fragrance when I was younger, watching my grandmother spray her perfume and seeing how much joy it brought her. I would know when she had entered the room as the aroma of her rose scent would permeate the air and even now the smell of rose reminds me of those [...]
Created by husband and wife duo Thomas and Ruth Mรฉaulle, is the Parisian based perfume house Orlov. Graduating from HRD Antwerp, Europeโs leading authority in grading diamonds, Ruth has always had a huge passion for precious gems. After a misplaced diamond of hers turned up under one of her many perfume boxes (she is a [...]
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 [...]
Letโs be honest, we didnโt think that we would still be in this situation, did we? Between lockdowns, travel bans and countless other restrictions, weโve 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 [...]
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 [...]
Born into a family of esteemed perfumers in 1951 it was only inevitable that Ramรณn 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. Ramรณn began his training in [...]
In 1888 perfumer Francis Charrier set out to create Faรฎr 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 [...]
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. Weโve 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 [...]
I first came across Bois 1920 in Florence, Italy, whilst strolling down a narrow street near the famous Ponte Vechio. A range of brightly coloured perfume bottles lit up the window and like an inquisitive magpie, I couldnโt resist exploring. Bois 1920 was born during the 1920s when a gentleman named Guido Galardi collected lavender [...]
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