Have you ever wondered where fragrances originated? What it’s use was originally for? So did we! We thought we’d write an article instilling our readers about some of the wonders on the history of fragrances.
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Aquarians are symbolized by two squiggly lines that represent waves of water, and as a result Aquarians are sometimes called the “water bearer” or the “water carrier.” But don’t get it twisted, an Aquarius is an air sign despite it’s water sign symbol.
Aquarians are independent individuals and value their freedom. They can be seen as aloof at times, preferring to march to the beat of their own drum rather than conform to societal norms. Despite their independent nature, Aquarians are also deeply humanitarian and care about making the world a better place. They’re often involved in social causes and have a strong sense of justice and equality.
When starting off with the Aquarius fragrance, some of the characteristics of Aquarians that came to mind were:
Independent
Humanitarian
Easy going
Unpredictable
Aquarians are free spirited individuals who enjoy loads of adventure and so we wanted to make sure those elements were portrayed in this fragrance. With coco-mango and water lily being the top notes, this starts the fragrance off with a burst of excitement. As some of the floral notes settle in like lily of the valley and rose this helps create a soft tone to the scent that replicates the humanitarian in an Aquarian. Aquarians aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and so that’s we did with this fragrance.
If you’re an Aquarius, love an Aquarian, or just a lover of the notes listed, give this scent a try.
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Coco Mango, Water Lily
Middle: Vanilla Tobacco, Lily of the Valley
Base: Rose, Vanilla Figs and Berries
Pisceans is symbolized by two fishes facing opposite directions. This reflects the constant gaze between fantasy and reality. On one hand, they want to be successful, and driven but on the other hand, they just want to pull the covers over their head and stay in bed. Life is hard for Pisceans.
As the twelfth sign of the Zodiac, Pisces is a water sign that is highly in tune with their feelings as well as the feelings of others. Sometimes they put their own needs on the back burner to make sure others are happy. Their intuition helps them guide others. Pisces are wise individuals, who are well trusted by their peers. They're also a lover of some good ole romance.
When starting off with the Pisces fragrance, some of the characteristics of Pisceans that came to mind were:
Generous
Sensitive
Intuitive
Creative
As a fellow water sign, when drafting up the perfect scent we wanted the Pisces fragrance to embody spring, love and romance. And it sure does! With Amber Cream as a top note, it’s love at first sniff. While the middle notes spark an underlining creative element to inspire and arouse your senses. And a splash of French vanilla as the base note, combining all forcing together reminds us of the good ole Spring weather.
If you’re a Pisces, love a Pisces, or just a lover of the notes listed, give this scent a try.
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Amber Cream
Middle: Crystal Peonies, Amber, Prosecco
Base: French Vanilla
Capricorn is symbolized by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. This symbol speaks to Capricorn's abilities which are navigating both the material and emotional realms. Capricorns are determined individuals, and tend to overcome whatever stands in their way. They have big picture, long-term goals. With that being said Capricorn’s can give off the impression to be a bit stubborn, critical of themselves and pessimistic. There’s something about being a bit of a perfectionist that stands in their way at times.
When starting off with the Capricorn fragrance, some of the characteristics of Capricornians that came to mind were:
Loyal
Hardworking
Ambitious
Practical
Disciplined
Capricorn’s are some of the most humble and hardworking individuals known to man-kind. They can overthink a lot, and when creating the Capricorn scent, we thought why not create a scent that’s therapeutic for a Capricorn’s mind. A scent that contains just a few ingredients, but when blended together it’s a beautiful experience for the nose and mind. After just a few spritz and your mind is no longer wondering about all the adult tasks needed to be completed for the day. With just 5 essential oils listed, the Capricorn fragrance makes for a unique aroma. It’s fresh, sweet, floral and a splash of fruity elements. If you’re a Capricorn, love a Capricorn, or just a lover of the notes listed, give this scent a try.
Fragrance Notes:
Top: French Vanilla, Coco Mango
Middle: Pink Sugar
Base: Patchouli, Blooming Jasmine
While the holiday season is upon us, it’s about time to start thinking about who and what you will gift. Whether you’re thinking of a gift to give a relative, loved one or someone who has just about everything they need. We’ve got you covered.
Scents are always a great gesture. And here’s why:
Scents are therapeutic. When certain scents are inhaled, the molecules travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and impact the amygdala, known as the emotional center of the brain. And who wouldn’t want a gift like that?
People love to smell great.
Fragrances that smell good, make people feel good.
With that being said, scents make great gifts, however there are so many different types of scents. And so we thought why not suggest fragrances based upon the personality of the person.
RELATIVE
If you’re thinking about gifting a relative a fragrance for the holidays why not try a scent from our zodiac collection. If you find that this particular person is really into their horoscope then this might even be a bonus. Wearing a scent that was carefully crafted for your sign is special. Besides there’s nothing to lose, our zodiac collection is only available in travel size, which means this special person will have more than enough scented juice to sample the scent.
Average cost $33.31
LOVED ONE
So you want to shop a scent for someone you really love, but not sure of knowing what scent they’ll enjoy. If you find that your partner has a small collection of fragrances (maybe 3-5) scents you don’t want to overwhelm them. It’s possible that they’re not big into change, but if they smell the right scent they may reconsider. If that’s the case you can play it safe. If you find that your partner has a bubbly personality and likes to go out often you can consider the Tux or Nicole fragrance. Both fragrances have similar fragrance notes. However, in my opinion the Tux fragrance has more of a masculine appeal than the Nicole. The Nicole fragrance has a sweet and citrusy aroma, while the Tux fragrance is a bold heavier and has more of a musk and fruity appeal to it.
If you find that your partner is the opposite and has a large fragrance collection (10+) then I’d consider grabbing our popular “It’s the fragrance for me” tees. These tees are super comfy and make a great statement when paired with a great scent. Tee’s are available from sizes S-2XL. They do run big, so size down.
Average cost $40.32
SOMEONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING
Although this option may not particularly be a fragrance, it’s more so an experience. We suggest booking a DIY class. Although this person may have everything they could ever want and more, I guarantee they haven’t tried a DIY class. Whether it be in the comfort of your own home, or somewhere in between a DIY class is a great way to unwind, be creative and craft your stress away. Our DIY classes come in many varieties. Whether you’re thinking of crafting fragrances, candles or butter it’ll be a great experience. And of course what you craft you keep!
If you feel like you want to play it safe you can always consider purchasing the introductory samples. This contains 13 fragrances in sample size (3ml). This gives that special person the option to smell and test all our scents, and decide on their next purchase.
Average cost $90.31
We hope this article helps. Happy gifting!
Do I need a chemist degree? Or have a background in science in order to start a fragrance business? While all of these are great questions, the answer is no, not necessarily. When it comes to art, perfumery is a type of art a degree is not needed. What’s needed is passion, knowledge and an understanding of fragrance.
When starting out a fragrance business your funding may be small, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to start. Here are ten tips to starting a fragrance business with low funding.
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Rollerballs also know as roll ons have been a not so traditional way to apply your favorite signature scent, but it is most definitely a best kept secret.
What are rollerballs/roll ons?
Rollerball/roll ons are perfume oils that are packaged in a container that has a ball that rolls. This small ball will roll onto your skin with the perfume oil it’s collected in it’s bottle. Also for those of you who have very sensitive skin the rollerball method might be in your best interest, as there is no alcohol contained in rollerballs. Sounds pretty cool right?
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here are some ways you can apply your perfume oils with the rollerball/roll on method.
Wrists
You can use the rollerball/roll on by rubbing onto your wrist. This is a classic! Not only does a little do a long way, but your arms are constantly moving which creates a sense of movement in your fragrance.
Temples
Rubbing perfume oil onto your temples is a great way to relieve stress. Try using a fragrance with peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender oil.
Collarbone
Imagine rubbing your favorite signature scent on your collarbone just before a date!? Smelling good is a good first impression!
Clothing
Unless you’re not wearing silk, and any other fabrics that stain easily then you’ll be left with a long lasting whiff of your favorite perfume oil.
One things for sure is that whether you’re a spray on or rollerball type of gal then you’ll be smelling good either way.
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