With a steady stream of fragrances passing under my nose each month, it’s not often that one makes me stop and take notice. Rarer still is a collection where every scent feels as surprising and compelling as the last. For me, the fragrances of Marc-Antoine Barrois are exactly that. London Store Paris Store It’s easy, [...]
For those of you who have been following me for a while, you’ll know that part of my fragrance journey involves visiting trade shows around the world. These visits allow me to build deeper connections with the people behind the brands and to discover new fragrances that I might otherwise miss while based in the [...]
As a fragrance writer, blogger, or influencer—however you choose to describe me—I naturally encounter a wide variety of scents. This year has been no exception, and it seems the releases just keep getting better and better. While I would love to discuss them all, as I often do on my Instagram page, I want to [...]
This year has been an absolute whirlwind for the fragrance side of my blog, so much so that I haven’t had a chance to update my pages since my visit to Esxence in March. With so much to share, I thought now would be the perfect time to give you a rundown of my fragrance-filled [...]
Believe it or not, I hadn’t explored the Italian brand THoO before, but I was very familiar with their beautifully distinctive artistic bottles. Previously known as The House of Oud, I had refrained from trying their fragrances, perhaps due to my overuse of Oud scents. However, their creations now transcend the world of Oud revealing [...]
I am incredibly excited to have been selected as a finalist for the Rising Star category at the Jasmine Awards by Fragrance Foundation UK 💫 The Scented Letter Article I am grateful to The Perfume Society for allowing me to express my fragrance journey in their publication, The Scented Letter and On The Scent Podcast [...]
Matiere Premiere, or ‘Raw Materials’ to you and me, is a collection of genderless fragrances released in 2019 by esteemed perfumer Aurelien Guichard. As the name suggests, Matiere Premiere perfumes have been produced using the finest raw ingredients that nature has to offer. These natural raw materials have been expertly combined to create an exceptional [...]
Situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Strathdon and only a 3.5 hour drive from Edinburgh, is the wonderfully quaint Sweet Donside Cabins. Nestled within the majestic Cairngorm National Park, it's impossible not to be immediately swept up in the magic of this place. I instantly felt at home from the moment I opened their large [...]
I got some good news last week! I have been nominated as a finalist for Lifestyle category at this years Scottish Influencer Awards. 🎉 Whatever happens I’m just so happy to be nominated and be amongst some of the most talented and creative people in the country. It feels so good to be recognised for [...]
Chateau de Marly, built between 1679 and 1683 was a former French royal residence of Louis XIV who was known to party there with his favourite courtiers. Masked gala balls, concerts and exuberant meals were the norm providing an elegant and refined gathering for only the chosen few. These celebrations also held a scented history, [...]
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