We may not know this but a piece of clothing can have a far deeper meaning than just a cover for our skin and to protect our modesty. A symbol of longevity and good fortune, prosperity and growth, the traditional Japanese kimono offers more to the wearer than simply cloth on their back. It’s grounding, individualistic and a reminder of where we came from and who we hope to be. In fact, the kimono has a unique and extensive history worth sharing and also has become an inspiration for a scent, find out more in The Scented Kimono Photo Harry Stonhill Imagery Hajar Djouahra The first ancestors of the kimono date back to the Heian period in Japan (794-1192). Straight...
Christmas is the time for giving and a carefully chosen bottle of unique perfume is a true luxury. It can be challenging to buy fragrance for someone else because scent is so personal. Fortunately, the experts at niche perfumery Art de Parfum are on hand to help you negotiate the olfactory minefield this Christmas and make sure your gift is one to remember.
There are fragrances that live in a world that cross from simple scents to experiences in bottles, pulling on our desire to remember rather than banking on a wish to smell great, Encore Une Fois translates to "yet again", does it manage to pull on your memories? Let's Deep Dive. Encore opens up with a beautiful salty citrus, very oceany but less "beachy", aquatic without being blue, a tad pull of green comes from the violet and the leafy orange but make no mistake, this is about the salty tones and in that process opens up for a tad smoky, for a stronger orange vibe with a bit of sour bergamot, the petitgrain gives character with it's unique bitterness. The...
So many of us are apart from our loved ones this year and as the calendar rolls towards Mother’s Day, it can bring with it powerful emotions. This year, 14th March could be a day to start a new tradition and instead an opportunity to thank the women who have supported you in your life. Why not surprise someone you care for with a special gift of fragrance, to reflect their personality or awaken their senses, and at the same time letting them know that you are thinking of them on this day. It can be challenging to choose a fragrance for someone else, because scent is so personal but with an array of luxurious scents from our niche fragrance...
Here is another green and genderless scent which is also in my article on The Original Copy, Signature Wild by Art de Parfum. "There is such a development after applying this on the skin, it's definitely the most special perfume I have in my collection. First it's more on the spicy, fresh and woody side and then slowly you can smell a creamy and sweeter note, a very aromatic and complex scent. The delicate mixture of ambergris, Peruvian balsam, cinnamon, leather and dried fruits initially has a spicy and woody texture and then develops a soft and subtle creaminess on the warm skin- which isn't there in the beginning, I'm so fascinated by this..." Beside this everything else is also...
