The Scentual Life

We've been working closely alongside the muse of the season; Rose. Each silken petal as delicate as paper, as soft as the touch of flesh. Inhaling the dewy, green spray from pinched stems and, curiously, enjoying the exhilarating prick of thorns, cheeks flushed, smile blooming.

The #1 questions we're most often asked is; how does one become a perfumer, or learn more about perfume? While there's no single path or succinct and straightforward answer, one of the most accessible stepping stones down the perfumer's path is often overlooked; familiarizing yourself with the scents in your immediate environment. 

  A recipe torn from our book of love spells, to carve out space for creating beauty and seeking refuge within its embrace. This indulgent blend isn't meant for every day, but is a potent petition to Aphrodite in order to connect with the pulse of pleasure when our spirits are weary. I. IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, COMBINE… ¼ cup Himalayan Pink Salt ¼ cup Epsom Salt ¼ cup Rose & Bois soak or sub with Coconut Milk Powder 1 TBSP Jasmine buds 2 TBSP Rose buds 6 drops of diluted Rose absolute (1-2 drops if undiluted ) 2 drops of...

Now a little more than halfway through February, it's important to cherish every increasing bit of light that leaks through the imposing curtain of darkness and despair—and that's as metaphorical a statement as it is literal. Every drop of joy is a precious nectar to be savoured, building up our strength to continue.    Thank you for joining us here; whether this is our first introduction or a memo amidst many over the years, you've consciously chosen to carve out time to connect with us in way beyond the material. Since we're welcoming some new faces (while others reveal their...