Niche Perfumery Has Lost the Plot
The word niche perfumery has lost its meaning. An independent fragrance maker breaks down what separates artistic fragrance from the rest.
Category Scent Journal
Escape to the Tropics with i’khana
i'khana is an olfactive escape to the unspoiled, sun-bleached sands of the Gulf Coast and the Keys. It is an effervescent, luminescent fragrance that transcends the everyday, immersing the wearer in a state of quiet relaxation and summer bliss.
Trends? Unfollow.
It’s liberating not to be tethered to what is expected institutionally and, most importantly, what current trends dictate. Instead, we design fragrances from our own narratives and begin each new project from the same place, square one.
Taking Stock – Brompton Stock
The “violacciocca”, or Brompton Stock, as it turns out emits a sweet, narcotic fragrance. A bold hit of clove, a touch of dark honey, and, of course, green, stemy notes. Carnation comes immediately to mind for the explicit clove note.
Lightning in a Bottle
Introducing, the exhilarating new fragrance from source adage, ki'lei. Named after a word meaning "cloud", ki'lei is a truly unique scent that embodies both the intensity of electrically-charged air and the freshness that is carried by a passing storm.
Diving into Watery Notes
You hear a lot about “aquatic fragrances” this time of year but what does that actually mean? It’s the height of the summer and those most fortunate who have access to the seaside, ocean, lake (or even a kiddy pool) can get a good whiff of cool, watery scents. Whether they’re briny or soft, aquatic notes are varied but are equally employed to create many modern perfumes.
Liquid Art
In the occasion of the latest edition of Pitti Uomo men’s fashion shows in Florence, we’ve created a new series of evocative perfume campaign images entitled, “WHO ARE YOU WEARING?” with a debut reception at Flow Store on Wednesday June 14th, 2023
Iris – Field Trip of Dreams
The Iris Palida, native to the Tuscan hills surrounding Florence and legendary perfumery ingredient, grows spontaneously here since before recorded history.
Scent Journal – Acacia
A new sweet, soft scent sweeps across the Tuscan hills as chilly spring morphs towards warmer temps. Acacia trees, or more correctly, Robinia, grow spontaneously and abundant here. Their elegant flowers make for a graceful entrance for the more dramatically flamboyant blossoms that will soon take center stage. The conical clusters of off-white flowers dance gracefully in the sea breeze and, as they mature, land to create a fragrant petal ground cover.
Scent Journal – Mimosa
Puffy, muppet-like yellow pompoms, covering tall trees with its feather shaped leaves, swaying in the coastal breeze coaxes us out of winter slumber. There’s nothing frivolous about the fragrance they emit. No matter how whimsical their appearance, the scent is very sophisticated and a precious perfume ingredient.