natural fragrances

botanical fragrances & natural perfume

Our sense of smell is assaulted on a daily basis by synthetic fragrances, to the point where some can't recognize the difference between artificial lavender and the authentic.

Maybe you've already made the transition to green beauty products, or cut out the nasty detergents  national manufacturers masquerade as cleansers (soap isn't the enemy of your skin; detergents are).

You probably recognize what goes on the skin goes in the body - so why the 'perfume' filled with hormone modulators, and man-made synthesized ingredients? 

In the beginning ALL perfume was made from elements found in nature (yes, sometimes animal) -- 

Thank goodness that along with the authenticity of craft beers, slow-food and craft cocktails there is a renewed appreciation for well made, plant-based natural perfumes (botanical fragrances). 

The science of manipulating the character of plant essences borders on magic in my mind. Its an alchemical journey for me that is an off-shoot of twenty (plus) years of mixing plant oils for beauty. 

Next time you're in the studio, experience my collection of samples from a few of my favorite perfumers.

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