Fragrance Matters

Let go of your preconceptions about candles, because now it’s very easy to find one that’s as well suited to men as it is to women. As fragrances have developed and new extracts and ingredients have been added, a new breed of subtly-masculine scents have emerged – meaning that men too can now unashamedly enjoy the warming glow and satisfying scent of a flickering candle in their home. Continue reading →... Read More

When is the last time you time-travelled because of scent? That sudden jump to another time and place sparked by the fleeting fragrance of a loved one or the smell of a familiar location is an experience most people have had. Even though you may not have been conscious of them lurking deep in the primal parts of your mind, scent memories hide there, ready to pull us back into the exact moment when that memory was created. Continue reading →... Read More

Lemongrass may be a common component of Asian cuisine, its smoky citrus aroma adding satisfying fragrance to a variety of Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese dishes. But it’s also highly prized as an essential oil. Used for centuries to purify the skin, eliminate odour-causing bacteria, and promote digestive health when taken orally. Continue reading →... Read More

As trees shed their leaves and the nights draw in, we turn to the warming scents of pumpkins, cinnamon, berries, bonfires, fallen leaves, and cinder toffee to cosy-up against the gathering gloom – filling our homes with the nostalgic and comforting scents of autumn. Continue reading →... Read More

Summer is well and truly here, but not all of us have the luxury of opening our windows onto a verdant field or even a garden full of lovely flowers. Missing the beautiful scents of the season can be upsetting for those wanting the full experience of this wonderful time of year. Continue reading →... Read More