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Musk
Musks are interesting molecules. Traditionally extracted from various glands of various beasts including the beaver (castoreum) and deer - we now have a vast selection of synthetic musks to choose from. These molecules tend to closely replicate the natural molecule responsible for the desired odour. Amazing scent - cruelty free.
COVID-19: Village Values
As an emergency doctor I am dealing with COVID-19 patients almost every day. Don't worry - this is not another post complaining about the lack of masks or "PPE." It is simply an account of what I am experiencing.
The Scent of the Metaverse
The Scent of the Metaverse is a perfume NFT. What is NFT I hear you cry? In the world of cryptocurrency there is a currency called ethereum. Ethereum is used to purchase digital art which can then be collected and sold much like physical art. Instead of owning the physical art, a digital original is provided which has a unique identifier. This can be associated with an "unlockable" which can be access to a physical product.
Sustainable Beauty and Perfumery
Sustainability within the world of fragrance is an important but challenging topic. When it comes to...
FRAGRANCE FAQs
Here is a collection of the most common questions we get asked. Fragrances are very important to people and marketing messages can be confusing. Hopefully this blog post will help to demystify a few things.
Perfume Isn't Easy
I get many people asking me what is involved in creating a niche perfume company....
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.