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A Guide to Perfume Types: Dilutions & Ratios in Natural Perfumes
EDP or EDT? Perfume or Parfum? The world of fragrance is full of various terms that can be a bit confusing when you first hear of them—which is why I’ve put together this helpful guide :)
Severed from Scent
At the end of last year, I woke up on Christmas morning and my sense of smell was gone.
This is awful for anyone…but for a perfumer? Absolutely devastating. It’s been a slow recovery (that bout of covid was especially rough). Though my smell had mostly come back by mid February, I could tell that I wasn’t picking up on the subtle nuances I used to. The loss of smell has been such a strange piece of this pandemic era…A strong sense of smell has always been a mark of a healer — the ability to sniff out both the diseases and the cures.
The Mystical and Magical Emergence of Angel Oils
Angel anointing oils are aromatic and vibrational blends created in sacred ceremony. Direct transmissions from the angels themselves, the imbue divine light codes into anyone who works with these oils. Discover who the angels are, why you would call on them, and the aligned plant essences for each archangel.
8 Tips for Buying High Quality Essential Oils
As a botanical perfumer who is committed to creating the most luxurious, alchemical, and potent natural perfumes possible, I’ve spent years learning how to discern high quality, real essential oils from the fraudulent ones. Learn 8 key tips for buying high quality essential oils here!
The Complete Guide to Magical & Ritual Anointing Oils
What are anointing oils and how do you use them? Discover how to use magical and ritual oils, explore the myrrhophore tradition, and claim your own lineage with sacred oils. From Egypt to modern day witches, oils are a powerful part of any spiritual practice.
Here’s What You Need to Know about Buying Natural Perfumes and Essential Oils (aka how to avoid the frauds!)
The world of aromatics is fraught with artificial and adulterated oils that are sold as “pure” and “natural”. So how can you protect yourself? How can you make sure that the oils and products you’re purchasing are truly natural and high quality? Check out this complete guide on how to avoid adulterated, fraudulent, and synthetic essential oils and natural fragrances.
Which Should I Choose? Sprays, Oils, and Solid Perfumes
What are the benefits of perfume sprays versus oils or solids? Compare and contrast so you can find the best perfume for you.
How I Make Natural Perfumes: Art, Aroma, and Alchemy in a Bottle
A peek into the secrets of botanical perfume making. Discover the role of meditation, symbolism, traditional perfumery, and more as you follow my process of creating spiritual and natural perfumes.
A Guide to Natural Perfume Fragrance Families
Fragrance families are scent classifications used in perfumery, and each family has its signature ingredients and overall aroma. In this article, we’ll cover the main classifications of fragrances—though to be fair, there are several different versions of fragrance categories out there and no one seems to agree on a definitive version.
Great Northern Bedstraw: A Beloved and Underrated Wild Plant
One of my favorite fragrances as I hike through the mountains is that of Great Northern Bedstraw. It smells of honey and fresh hay, and was often used as bedding because of of it's sweet scent.
The Alchemy of Making Spiritual Perfumes
A peek into the secrets of botanical perfume making. Discover the role of the shamanic journey, symbolism, traditional perfumery, and more as you follow my process of creating spiritual perfumes.