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...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Neroli and Orange Blossom
Asking me to name my favorite essential oil is a little like asking a parent to name their favorite child. They’re all amazing in their own unique...
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Introducing Westport Parfum
Inspiration for a fragrance can come from almost anywhere. In the case of Westport Parfum, it came from my hometown. Westport, Connecticut is a sma...
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From Music Notes to Fragrance Notes — My Journey from Singer to Perfumer
Creative expression has always been a driving force in my life. Singing was my first love, and while still a student at Berklee College of Music, I...
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Mystic Rose: Straight from the Heart
I’ve never been to Morocco, but as a natural perfumer I often work with essences derived from flowers that grow there. One day, restless and needin...
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Exploring Perfume Types — A Fragrance Lover’s Guide
Have you ever wondered why some fragrances are labeled Parfum, while others are called Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette or Eau de Cologne? It can see...
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