Following on from my previous blog post on my first Fragrance Du Bois experience, I caught up with Brand Director Nicola Parker to find out more about this acclaimed fragrance house. Hi Nicola, Where did the inspiration for Fragrance Du Bois come from and what is the history behind the fragrance house? Initially the inspiration [...]
Matiere Premiere, or ‘Raw Materials’ to you and I, is a collection of fragrances released in 2019 by esteemed perfumer Aurelien Guichard. Born in the fragrance capital of Grasse in France, Aurelien was immersed in the world of perfumery from a young age. His parents owned a business which grew a selection of flowers used [...]
Marc-Antoine Barrois is a distinguished French Couturier who’s creative passion stemmed from his families extensive textile background. The world of Couture ran through his veins and as soon as he was able to do so, he sought out ways to develop his skills further through various avenues. Whilst delving into the world of cutting and [...]
Maison Francis Kurkjdian is one of my favourite fragrance houses due to their distinguished and varied collection. Francis Kurkjdian is a master of his craft, creating exquisite fragrant masterpieces from a simple seed of inspiration and transforming them into the exact embodiment of that idea. His new creation is yet another impressive addition to the [...]
When it comes to fragrances, I am always looking for something unique and one that stands out from the crowd. So when I first discovered JUSBOX Perfumes a few years ago, I was immediately captivated by their concept of combining perfume and music, both of which strike a cord with our emotions. JUSBOX is a [...]
Created by British Perfumer Roja Dove, Roja Parfums have become recognised as one of the most luxurious fragrance houses in the world. From a young age Roja has always had a passion for perfumery, therefore a career in this field was always on the cards. Roja Dove’s career initially began in 1981 when he joined [...]
Personally, for me a fragrance is much more than a mere bottle filled with scented liquid, it is a cleverly constructed plethora of notes brought together to tell a certain story. When searching for a new fragrance I look for a scent that essentially represents an extension of myself. Therefore the packaging, notes and ingredients [...]
Currently we're all going through a time where venturing outdoors and travelling has dramatically reduced. As a result, fragrances have become an important vessel in transporting us from lockdown to our favourite places. There is no better ‘fragrance maverick’ that manages to merge scents and memories together than Jo Malone CBE. Her fantastic business Jo [...]
My first experience of Maison Francis Kurkdjian was in one of London’s prestigious department stores. This range of fragrances immediately caught my eye as their vessels exuded an alluring understated luxury. With a vast range to choose from, I soon worked my way through them, treating my senses to a complex range of undeniably beautiful [...]
Fragrances are an essential part of my personality, allowing me to express how I feel daily. I find it captivating that with just one spray, a fragrance has the power to change our mood, boost the spirit and conjure up old memories. I especially love seeking out unique and unusual scents and often spend numerous [...]
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