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Ingredient Spotlight: Tonka Bean

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...

Ingredient Spotlight: Neroli & Orange Blossom

Asking me to name my favorite aromatic essence is a little like asking a parent to name their favorite child. They are all equally beloved, though...

The Story of Westport Perfume

Inspiration for a fragrance can come from almost anywhere. In the case of Westport, it came from my hometown. Westport, Connecticut is a small coas...

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...

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...

Exploring Perfume Types — A Fragrance Lover’s Guide

Have you ever wondered why some fragrances are labeled extrait de parfum, while others are called eau de parfum, eau de toilette or eau de cologne?...