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Citrus Notes In Perfume

Citrus notes for me conjure up the scent of summer (although ironically many citrus oils are photo toxic so be careful of wearing them on

White Floral Notes in Perfume

White florals are my least favourite perfume category but I know there are lots of people that adore their bold and heady sexiness. I don’t

Why The Fragrance Industry Lacks Diversity

………………… and what we can do about it. This is a topic that has bothered many of us in and around the fragrance industry for

Recommended Perfume Books

I thought it was about time I updated this popular post for 2020. Although I originally called it my top 10 (and I don’t want

Diluting Perfumery Materials

I get a lot of questions around the topic of how to dilute materials before use when making perfume and it came up again in

Elderflower Champagne Recipe

Ok so it’s not strictly related to perfume making but since moving to The New Forest I’ve been more interested in the various ways we

How To Make Perfume: A Guide For Beginners

The chances are that you are here because you want to learn how to make perfume. BUT…. you either don’t know where to start or

7 Steps To Launching Your Perfume Brand

Creating a perfume is the first step, but what happens when you want to start selling your creations? 20 years ago, it would have been a

Brand Showcase – Fairy Scents

Interview with Valentina Slavova of Fairy Scents on how she explored her love of natural materials with her aromatherapy training and progressed to creating a

Brand Showcase – Olsuss

Interview with Sonia Reisin of Ölsüss on how she progressed from creating glycerine soaps to opening a skincare boutique and has now added candles, sprays,

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Citrus Notes In Perfume

White Floral Notes in Perfume

Why The Fragrance Industry Lacks Diversity

Recommended Perfume Books

Diluting Perfumery Materials

Elderflower Champagne Recipe

How To Make Perfume: A Guide For Beginners

7 Steps To Launching Your Perfume Brand

Brand Showcase – Fairy Scents

Brand Showcase – Olsuss

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