The process of fragrance/perfume making is close to invisible from the outside, I thought it was worth pulling back the curtain a little, not to explain the mechanics, but to share the natural ingredients that keep showing up in my work, the ones I reach for again and again, and why. Because the why is really the whole story.

For some it means a small batch. For some it means a bottle touched by human hands rather than a machine. Those things are fine. But they are not the point. The point is whether the person making the fragrance has something to say, and whether they have done the slow, unglamorous work of figuring out what that is before they start reaching for materials.

The word niche perfumery has lost its meaning. An independent fragrance maker breaks down what separates artistic fragrance from the rest.

In celebration of niche perfumery and Pitti Fragranze international expo, source adage fragrances hosted an olfactory event at the new W Florence hotel. The evening centered around the brand’s alluring aétai eau de parfum inspiring the DJ set, cocktails and a scent installation to introduce the fragrance and the niche perfume brand to those attending Florence’s annual event.

The fragrance world is a larger universe in the end and there are still many bright stars putting a light to what is beautiful in perfumery — interesting, creative work being done with quality ingredients and with a distinct point of view. That’s my definition of “niche”. We have our favorites.

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.

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.

From a majestic setting overlooking the Tuscan coast, join us at Tenuta Prima Pietra winery for an exclusive pairing of exceptional fragrances, world-class wines and culinary delicacies.

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.

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