Like a bowl brimming with plums, peaches, blueberries and coconut on the table, there are many delicious fantasy fruit notes in perfumery.
Fantasy notes have different definitions. Some consider them to be “naturals” that do not have a means of extraction and must be recreated
What we think smells like vanilla doesn’t usually come from the actual pod. There are many ways for a perfumer to create a vanilla note
This article explores the facts behind vegan and sustainable perfume, explains what’s potentially misleading and what might be “greenwashing”
CaFleureBon Notes From The Lab debuted in 2017. Perfumer Sherri Sebastian wrote from a realistic perspective on fragrance creation
They say that it’s a man’s world / But you can’t prove that by me / —Aretha Franklin
This might be my new favorite quote. Not just because March is Women’s History month, and March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day, but also because I believe it accurately speaks to the power inherent in all women, whether they’re homemakers, top executives, or perfumers. And after thirty years of working in male-dominated environments, I’ve witnessed this strength firsthand on countless occasions. In every case, the women who’ve achieved a high level of success didn’t compromise who they were in order to fit in. They didn’t try to be like the men in order to succeed. Instead, they simply focused on doing their best work and being their best selves.
