ÇaFleureBon Notes From the Lab: Fantasy Notes + choose your fantasy giveaway
Fantasy notes have different definitions. Some consider them to be “naturals” that do not have a means of extraction and must be recreated
ÇaFleureBon Notes From the Lab: A DEEP Dive into Vanilla + Not A Plain Old Giveaway
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
ÇaFleureBon Notes from The Lab: The Truth about Vegan and Sustainable Perfumes + An Ethical Giveaway
This article explores the facts behind vegan and sustainable perfume, explains what’s potentially misleading and what might be “greenwashing”
ÇaFleureBon Notes From The Lab: New Chapter
CaFleureBon Notes From The Lab debuted in 2017. Perfumer Sherri Sebastian wrote from a realistic perspective on fragrance creation
International Women’s Day 2022 +The Priceless Nature of Mentorship Draw
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.
ÇaFleureBon Notes from the Lab: Pandemic New Essentials + To Bring the Calm Draw
Although I understand the appeal of rituals as a means to creating a sense of calmness and order, I now believe that once you identify and accept what’s truly meaningful to you, it’s easier to let go of anything that no longer supports it. And this, I believe, can bring an even greater sense of lasting peace and tranquility than any pleasurable fleeting moments.