THE JOURNAL

Recovering What was Lost

The story of unlocking a happier childhood through the notes of Fragrance N º. 02. I would like to forget some of my childhood memories. They cast a shadow over the happier times that stretches i...

PIONEERING HOPE

The woody notes that bring connection and depth to STORIES Nº. 01. The cedar trees that grow in West Virginia have rust-coloured bark that peels off in strips. The male of the species produces clou...

Turning to the Sun

The legend behind the floral notes at the heart of STORIES Nº. 01. According to Greek Legend, a water nymph named Clytie loved Helios, the God of the Sun. When his love for her grew cold and he aba...

Using Scent to Tell a Story

How Fragrance Designer, Tonya Kidd-Beggs, developed her first Eau de Parfum, Fragrance Nº. 01. My story has a smell. It is impossible to describe the complexity of its scent but a desire to do so t...

Tonya's Story

My grandmother’s pearl necklace hung on my tiny neck and I rubbed one of her furs across my cheek. It was laced with her favourite perfume. I breathed in the scent of a woman I would never know. A ...

The Power of Fragrance

How do you smell the world? This is not a question that is asked very often. We are more likely to focus on our ability to see the world, speak out about the world or listen to the stories the worl...

The Essence of Perfume

Have you ever wondered where your perfume comes from? Who decides the composition of the fragrance and what skills are employed to balance it so delicately? Many of the ingredients originate in far...

From Pomanders to Perfumers, a Brief History of British Perfume

The phrase, ‘keeping at bay’ was coined during the Roman Conquest of Britain when fragrant plants where introduced and used to scent luxurious baths. Bay was believed to ward off the plague. The on...

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. These ingredients share common characteristics su...

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 back both positive and painful reminiscences and as ...

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, there is plenty of evidence that our feathered friends...

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 administering the right amount of fragrance in a way that will...

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 Casa Batlló in the centre of Barcelona, she had the ...

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 as a consumer magazine editor and editorial consul...

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 our unique perspective or find the voice that is o...

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, however, it can also be an invitation to reflect on wha...

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 still and, in the past, it marked the last celebrati...

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 skin. The ingredients used are heavier and slower...

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 something personal? Within modern perfumery there are Fra...