Recently we organized the Parfum-Dinner in Maaseik, Belgium, together with Parfumerie Margaux and Restaurant Smaakkamer Lavendel. An inspiring evening with a lot of smell, taste and renewed interpretations of ingredients. Explanation about the perfumes and the background, explanation of the dishes and the matching wines. In total there were 7 dishes, 7 scents and 7 […]
We often hear shaving brushes are made from badger, either silver tip or just badger, but nowadays we also hear more and more about brushes from horse. Just all you need to know and what about the advantages. To collect the air of a horse we don’t need to kill or damage the animal for […]
They are small, have six legs and communicate through smell … we are talking about ants here. Scientists have discovered that ants have four to five times more odor receptors than other insects. For example, a silkworm can distinguish 52 different scents, a fruit fly 61, one at 174. However, the ant still spans the […]
Probably one of the best-known ingredients in the perfume world; Musk. An ingredient that is often used as a base note in a perfume. But where does Musk actually come from? Origin Musk is a strong smelling secretion that comes from the scent glands of male musk deer. As the stag grows older he develops […]
Neroli is also called orange or orange blossom and has an exotic floral fragrance that activates the mind and body. The Neroli oil is extracted by steam distillation of the bitter orange tree blossom (Citrus aurantium amara), which belongs to the winery family. To obtain 1 kilo of oil, about 1000 kilos of blossom is […]
Rose is one of the best-known ingredients in the perfumery. In addition, it is an ingredient with a rich history. But when we think of rose, we soon think of rose petals. However, more and more rosewood is also used. Rosewood is the collective name for several species of wood smelling roses, originating from trees […]
Sunday 28th of January we have held our New Years drink. A large number of customers, friends and family were around us. Enjoying the lovely snacks from famous Jean Beddington and musi form DJ Gerrit-Jan with his lovely collection of vinyl Italian 50-60’s music. It was unforgetable en this is the way we love to […]
A new year, a new perfume and of course a new perfume must-have. This time with Neroli in the spotlight. The relatively warm days alternated with a few cold nights require a perfume that keeps you warm, yet has the sparkling energy. PERDIZIONE This perfume revolves around Neroli, an essential oil that is produced from […]
Oud (in Arabic Oudh) is one of the most expensive perfume ingredients in the world. But what makes it so expensive? And why is it so popular at this moment? Oud is an exotic resin that comes from the wood of the Agar (Aquilaria) tree. These trees are mainly found in Southeast Asia, presumably from […]
Human sense of smell is not as bad as we think. Even American neuroscientist John McGann of Rutgers University, New Jersey, argues that the myth of the nonessential nose is a huge mistake. The human sense of smell does not subside that of mice, rats or dogs. In relation to a dog or a mouse, […]
De avond valt steeds eerder, de wind begint harder te waaien en de bomen verliezen hun bladeren. De tijd van lichtjes en warme chocolademelk is weer aangebroken. Met de feestdagen voor de deur is het altijd handig om een beetje cadeau inspiratie op te doen. Welke beauty musthaves horen er dit jaar in de zak […]
On Friday November 3th, Paolo Terenzi in the Nederlands to show a small selected press group how they make their scented candles. The family business has traditionally made candles and so Paolo got the craft in it. From childhood he already played with the wax, perfume and molecules. As he himself says it is in […]
Press event 29 January 2015 After the Xmas holidays we are preparing ourselves for the spring season. On Thursday morning press was invited to meet the people behind the brands of TEO CABANEL and CAMPOS de IBIZA, experience the latest fragrance, Lace Garden and to find out the passion that Aurélie Kahn has for IBIZA. […]
Last Friday we invited the Dutch beautypress to visit our new showroom. This in combination with an introduction of the new fragrances of ANTONIO ALESSANDRIA, parfumer/nose from Sicily and the new fragrance from NOBILE 1942. Stefania Giannino-Nobile explained us the gladiator of the old Rome. With his old wooden sword, Rudis, he had to practice […]
