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Idyllic Muse: Capturing Beauty with Botanicals

Idyllic Muse: Capturing Beauty with Botanicals

Recently I came across this gorgeous pergola in a North Carolina botanical garden. Day-blooming jasmine grew entwined among the rafters — the scent...

Where Sophistication Meets Wellness

At Cusani, we're happy warriors for synthetic-free luxury. And we never tire of helping to build awareness about the superior aromatic qualities an...

Exploring Base Notes in Natural Perfumery

One of the many things that distinguishes natural botanical perfumes from commercial synthetic fragrances is the fascinating aromatic evolution the...

Luxury Redefined

At Cusani, we believe true luxury is synthetic-free. And in a world full of synthetic-based fragrances, our pure botanical perfumes are creating qu...

Fascinating Floral Notes: O is for Osmanthus

I love being a natural perfumer, not least because it gives me the opportunity to work with so many beautiful botanical essences. There are hundred...

Introducing Tonka Chic Extrait de Parfum

After a year in the making, I'm thrilled to announce the release of Tonka Chic, my new gourmand fragrance featuring tonka bean absolute. A luscious...

Ingredient Spotlight: Tonka Bean

Lately I've been busy getting ready to release my new fragrance, Tonka Chic. So now seems as good a time as any to tell you about Tonka Chic’s name...

Balsamic Beauties: Labdanum & Cistus

On my walk today I came across some rock rose, a beautiful flowery shrub that grows wild in the California hills where I live. Rock rose (botanical...

Imagine Gorgeous Scents without the Synthetics

Imagine being able to wear fragrances without the unfortunate side effects that often go along with them. That's what I did. Because I was tired of...

Introducing Neroli Noir Parfum — A Dance Between Shadow & Light

If you follow my blog, you already know I’m a huge fan of neroli and orange blossom. So I’m excited to introduce you to my new perfume, Neroli Noir.

Rare & Precious: A is for Ambrette Seed

In the pantheon of rare and precious natural perfumery ingredients, ambrette seed is right up there. While not quite as costly as the world’s three...

Free-Spirited Chic: Haute Bohème, An Amber Floral Perfume

Amber fragrances have always appealed to me. They’re warm, sensual and opulent. They’re cozy, with a plush, exotic feel. They bring to mind luxury ...

The World’s Most Expensive Perfumery Ingredients, Part One: Orris Root

In this post I’m going to tell you about orris root, one of the three most expensive perfumery ingredients in the world. Orris root is derived from...