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Take Notes

Take Notes

The raw materials that go into perfume are known as notes. They are either natural or synthetic in origin and can be grouped into different Facets....

Remembering Things Past

There is no doubt that certain smells evoke memories. They can remind you of a person, a geographical place or an era of your life. Scent brings ba...

Love our Planet, She’s a Beauty

It is said that birds find their mate on the 14th of February and then set their minds to nest building. Whether this is strictly true or not, ther...

Fragrance: How do you wear yours?

Fragrance: How do you wear yours? You might think there is very little to know about how to wear perfume. In fact, there is an art to administerin...

Stories with Heart

As we approach National Story Telling Week we want to honour our in-house Story Crafter & Author Bethany Joy Dawson. When my sister stood in Ca...

Sensory Dreaming By Sarah Kennedy

(Sarah Kennedy is a freelance fashion and lifestyle journalist based in NYC. Originally from the U.K, Sarah previously worked in London and Paris ...

Your Place In the Family of Things

Sometimes we need permission to be ourselves. The temptation to compare ourselves to those around us is so strong. However, we will never discover ...

The Thread of New Beginnings

A New Year is a good opportunity to outline the next chapter of the narrative that shapes our lives. January is a challenging month for many, howev...

How to Support your Skin this Winter

The Winter Solstice, on the 21st of December, marked the shortest day and longest night of the year. On this day, the sun appears to be standing st...

It’s all About the Base

The essential component of a fragrance’s base note is its ability to last. These notes are known as fixatives, they literally fix the scent to your...

The Gift of Fragrance: Be Intentional

The gift of fragrance is as old as Christmas itself. With so many perfumes from which to choose, how can we give a scent that communicates somethin...

A Rich History of Scent

The heart notes of STORIES Nº. 02 are some of the fragrance world’s most ancient ingredients. The Tobacco plant reached Europe in the 15th Century....

A Christmas Composition

For many of us, harnessing the smell of Christmas is an act of nostalgia. We sniff the boughs of the fir trees to find the one with the most piney ...