Make Perfume Not War
Fields of rose bushes have replaced some opium growing areas in Afghanistan. The petals are handpicked and distilled into rose oils and absolutes for the world markets.
Category Archives: Fragrance Forward
The Secret Accord
I heard there was a secret accord…
Amouage – Fate Woman
She looked to her perfume bottle for advice…
Your Fate has arrived
Fate Man is like an explorer who went far far away and is still coming back…
Yasmin interpreted by Perfumer Daphné Bugey الياسمين
Perfumer Daphné Bugey has alembicated a clean clear jasmine with tuberose undertones. Lys 41 is a June 2013 release from Le Labo.
Grandiflora Sydney – Saskia Havekes
We catch up with Saskia in Grasse before she returns to Sydney to launch her first fragrance.
The Human Touch
Over the years, Amer has had many long distance friendships. His memories of being a penpal came back to him recently after sparking up a friendship with Brie online and receiving the gift of Sandalwood.
The Hippie Chicks’ Friendship
One day last year my perfume despising co-worker snidely remarked to me…
Magnolia for Everyone
Sydney floral artisan Saskia Havekes and perfumer Sandrine Videault are preparing Grandiflora’s first perfume which will be a magnolia scent.
Magnolia for Men
Magnolia is featured as a heart note in the Men’s Fragrance Derring-Do by Ineke.
The Fragrant Man 