Notes, Formulas & Shelf Life
What are fragrance notes?
Notes are the individual scent impressions that unfold over time: top notes greet you first and fade fast, heart notes emerge as the fragrance settles, and base notes linger for hours. Together they tell the fragrance's story.
What are fragrance accords?
An accord is a blend of notes crafted to create a single new impression, like a chord in music. 'Fresh linen' or 'ocean air' aren't single ingredients; they're accords built from several notes in harmony.
Natural or synthetic ingredients?
We formulate our fragrances with both natural and synthetic fragrances. Using synthetic materials along with natural ones allows us more creative freedom to develop a unique and memorable scent. In doing so, we are able to create aromas of natural in
Why is my favorite perfume less fragrant / smells different?
There are two usual suspects. The first is nose adaptation: you've simply grown used to the scent, and others around you can still smell it! The second is age and storage, since heat and light slowly alter the formula. If a fresh bottle smells differ
Does perfume expire?
Fragrance keeps 3-5 years when stored well cooled, dark, away from humidity swings (your dresser beats your bathroom). If the color darkens noticeably or the scent turns sour or metallic, it's past its prime.
Perfume oils vs eau de parfum - what's the difference?
The Eau de Parfum is an alcohol-based mist with elegant diffusion and strong sillage. It projects and announces itself. The Perfume Oil is alcohol-free and highly concentrated, infused with skin-softening baobab oil for luxurious nourishment and a lo
What sizes do Eau de Parfum, Perfume Oil and Body Mist come in?
Eau de Parfum 50 mL, 100 mL and 8 mL travel; Perfume Oil 30 mL and 6 mL rollerball; Body Mist 125 mL; with the sprays each gives.