Blog entries and aromatherapy topics including links for further reading
Scents of Belonging: Three Lebanese Women Weaving Memory, Identity and Home Through Aroma
Explore how three Lebanese women, Mabelle O’Rama, Dana Al Shahbari, and Dr Nicole Bou Khalil, use scent to preserve memory, express identity, and connect to heritage. From perfumery and olfactive art to research and clinical aromatherapy, their work highlights the emotional and cultural power of smell.
Vianne’s Confession: A Fragrance Born from Story and Place
Discover Vianne’s Confession, a fragrance created by Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays to accompany Joanne Harris’s new novel Vianne, the prequel to Chocolat. Inspired by Marseille’s Old Quarter, the scent blends incense, cacao, and salt. A sensory journey linking story and scent, explored at a Fragrance Foundation UK talk.
Barnes Perfume Fair
A joyful day at the Barnes Fragrance Festival exploring the imaginative world of niche perfumery. It was an inspiring celebration of scent, creativity, and community, all made brighter by sunshine and spontaneous conversations.
The Perfumery Heritage of Venice: Scent, History, and Nicola Pozzani
Delve into the captivating history and modern expressions of perfumery in Venice. Discover the scented legacy, from ancient trade routes to contemporary creations, with perfumer Nicola Pozzani and hosts Suzy Nightingale and Nicola Bonn of 'On the Scent.' Uncover the secrets of Venetian perfumery and its connection to aromatherapy.
Exploring the World of Perfume with Guerlain's Perfumer, Theiry Wasser
Explore the world of perfume with Guerlain's perfumer, Theiry Wasser. Discover his passion for scent creation, sustainability, and organic farming and how I see it as a parallel to the practice and efforts in the aromatherapy world. Immerse yourself in the artistry of perfumery and explore the wonders of nature through the aromatic symphonies crafted by Guerlain.