Aftelier Perfumes is based in Berkeley and it’s there that Mandy Aftel crafts her wonderful fragrances. Aftel makes not only natural perfumes but also scented teas, chef’s essences and body products. If you wander over and take a look at her website you will find […]
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Fragrant Femmes : Interview with Mandy Aftel : Natural Perfumer Extraordinaire
I am truly honoured to feature an interview with Mandy Aftel, the renowned natural perfumer based in Berkeley, California. Aftel creates scented perfumes, teas, chef’s essences in addition to fragranced products for face, body and hair with enticing names that lure you in and make you want […]
New Perfume Review : Pink Wood from April Aromatics : Pink Is The Warmest Colour
Let me introduce you to Tanja Bochnig, a talented natural perfumer based in Berlin. Tanja has a beautifully constructed collection of fragrances called April Aromatics and her work touches me in that wonderful way where I feel a connection to everything she creates. There are other fantastic […]
Quick Sniffs : 7 Chakra Oil Set from April Aromatics
One of my favourite scented treats are these beautiful natural Chakra Oils from April Aromatics. I’ll admit that I’m a novice in the chakra realm but I’m enjoying wearing these so much that they’ve quickly become an everyday wear. There are seven oils, one for […]
Perfume Musings 2015 : Trends And Themes
Here’s a summary of perfume musings on trends and themes from 2015, mostly referring to the niche perfume world, rather than the mainstream market. Acquisitions This was the year of acquisitions (and yes that word still makes me think of Patrick Bateman and American Psycho). […]
Megan In Sainte Maxime 