Perfume Notes

Demystifying Perfume Jargon: Understanding Fragrance Notes and Accords

January 9, 2024
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Welcome, fragrance enthusiasts, to a fragrant journey where we unravel the secrets of the perfume world. In this blog post, we'll be demystifying the intricate language of fragrance by exploring the fascinating concepts of perfume notes and accords. So, grab your favorite scent, settle in, and let's dive into the aromatic realm with a newfound understanding of the language that surrounds perfumery.

Love's Eternal Bloom: The Enchanting Tale of Gardenia

June 7, 2023
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, a garden of white blossoms with glossy evergreen foliate line a white fence, an ode to the undying love of Alexander Garden for his wife, Anna.

A Gift from the Magi: Why was Frankincense so Valuable?

December 21, 2021
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

We often hear about Frankincense & Myrrh during the holiday season as it relates to Biblical history. As the story goes, three wise men brought to newborn Jesus, gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We all know that gold still is valuable, but few know that frankincense & myrrh were just as valuable as gold 2,000 years ago.

Sensual Vanilla- the World's Oldest Aphrodisiac

May 20, 2020
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Elusive, sensual, and irresistible, vanilla has all the characteristics of a modern aphrodisiac. Whether you prefer to eat or smell vanilla, you are savoring one of nature’s most complex and rare plants. Here are a few facts to get you excited about vanilla.

The Everlasting Rose in Myth and Legend

May 5, 2020
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Ahh the everlasting rose! Love it or hate it, the rose is probably the world's most loved flower. And so classic! How did all this rose mania start?

Soliflores: A Return to Restful Symplicity

September 6, 2019
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Soliflores, or single note fragrances, were all the rage during the 19th century. Back then, most fragrances could be classified into 7 olfactory families. But by 1945, due to advances in perfumery compound design, modern perfumery took over with vague, mood-centric compositions like Jicky by Guerlain (1889) and Chanel No. 5 (1921).

The World's Favorite Herb: Lavender's Fascinating History

May 18, 2019
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

From ancient times, lavender has played a role in the practical and fantastical history of humanity. Called ‘spikenard’ or ‘nard’ in the Bible and other ancient texts, the popular herb’s name was originally derived from the ancient Syrian city of Naarda, where it was exported to Greece.

The 2000 year history of Tiare Tahiti

January 1, 2018
Posted by Julia Kahlig-Garuba

Simple and elegant, Tiare flowers are used to make leis, flower headdresses, and fragrant spa treatments. But the history of this dainty little flower can be traced back over 2000 years when it was used in an ancient beauty secret.