I LOVE THE NHS
I tend to keep my blog here focused on perfume but the reality is that COVID-19 has taken over from any scent related matters.
When I am not making perfume I am working as an emergency doctor in North London.
ROOK2020
Smoke, Mirrors and Sustainability
The Aquilaria tree grows mostly across South East Asia. When this tree becomes infected by a particular mould, it produces a resinous substance in defense. The resin ladened agarwood is harvested and oil extracted by distillation. This oil is popularly known as oud.
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Scent and Association
Scent has always been very important to me. It ties me to the best and worst moments of my life. As a doctor the importance of scent was always highlighted by Patients with Parkinson's Disease who often lose smell and taste perception as part of the disease process. For many this is one of the most debilitating components.
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RANKIN X ROOK Open Studio Ends
It was a fantastic weekend with hundreds of visitors through the doors. It was a joy to hear such amazing responses to our scents and to see people enjoying our scented infinity forest.
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Rook Perfumes Relaunches
Rook is back with a new look for 2020. Relaunching with three of our best loved scents we are joining forces with world renowned photographer, Rankin.
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