Florence melts for the eau de parfum vanille
For the winter I sought something comfy and the eau de parfum vanille has this very cosy side Florence from the blog La Mouette…
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The origin of incense: a perfumed travel
When we talk about incense in perfumery, our imagination often takes us to a sacred temple or church, or to an oriental market with…
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Lavender, a perfume from Provence with love…
Since the dawn of time, lavender perfume is as much appreciated for its delicate scent as for its medicinal virtues. While its use dates…
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Lavinia travels to the Orient on her flying kilim
Kilim reveals itself full of surprises, playing with the light that illuminates its notes appearing over the hours. Lavinia, from the blog Les Plus…
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History of perfume: the Renaissance
As we saw in our article last month, perfume was considered frivolous during the Middle Ages. It was then adopted for its medicinal properties,…
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Perfume creation: from the idea to the bottle
A perfume creation is a long and delicate process. It can take a while, months or even years to achieve the desired fragrance. Thanks…
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Grasse savoir-faire for making perfume
Perched on a sunny hill, Grasse is an emblematic city where it is good to stroll but also to smell scented novelties. This small…
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Marine notes and the song of the siren
After a scented walk in the forest alongside the woody notes, we take you on another olfactory stroll to the open sea! In recent…
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ippi patchouli, Karine’s new addiction
(ippi) patchouli is here softened by notes of vanilla and amber which gives it a certain fullness. It leaves in its wake warm and…
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History of Perfume: the Middle Ages
We have already explored the origins of Perfume through a journey into Antiquity until the fall of the Roman Empire. To continue our set…
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The niche perfumery
Today, many terms are used to define the players of the perfume market: selective perfumery or mainstream, confidential brands, niche perfumery… The latter has…
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A perfume for each season?
Whether the sunlight warms your skin or the snow makes you shudder, one thing is certain: you never go out without perfuming yourself. This…
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A hint of autumn with label rose and 555
I like to wear label rose in the morning, it is sensual, very feminine, its notes accompany me all day. Stéphanie from the blog…
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Woody notes: a scented walk
We have already introduced in a previous article the 7 olfactory families, whom classify all your perfumes. Among them is a category with warm,…
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History of Perfume: the origins
To know the history of Perfume it is important to look at its origin. As far as our knowledge of the world goes, perfume…
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Sense of smell: how to train your nose?
The art of perfumery takes us on paths that we sometimes discover for the first time. And like all the first times, it can…
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Skin and perfume: an almost perfect wedding
Long lasting perfume: 5 misconceptions Spray a perfume on a blotter. Now smell it again, on your skin this time: do you find it…
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Synthetic perfume: an inspiring match
In a previous article, we explained that the scent of certain plants was naturally impossible to catch. However, these “mute” flowers are at the…
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Vanilla: from the pod to the bottle
Vanilla seduces our hearts and noses for almost five centuries, and remains widely loved and used today. Its warm notes bring us back to…
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The power of olfactory memory
On the vacationers tanned skins, a scent of monoi spreads on the beaches and mixes with the marine and salty smell of the sea…
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How to clean a candle jar to give it a second life
Once the last drops of wax have melted, the wick of your candle extinguishes for good. You have taken great care of it and…
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Glovers-perfumers have perfume under their skin…
In its history, Perfume has taken many forms since its appearance in Antiquity. But did you know that perfumers and glovers have long shared…
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Eau de Cologne: history of a perfumed hit
Eau de Cologne has become a must have in perfumery. To some people, it reminds scented memories and apothecary bottles in their grandparents’ bathroom……
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Pauline treats herself in a perfumed break with 555 and musc
I discovered Carrément Belle perfumes and it was a very good olfactory surprise. Pauline from “La Parenthèse Beauté” On her blog full of sweetness,…
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How to try a perfume? “Nose” that easy!
30 seconds is the average time you need to try a perfume and know if you like it. But if you read our previous…
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The mute flowers’ speech
Lily of the valley, lilac, lily, hyacinth, carnation, honeysuckle, peony, violet, freesia, gardenia, sweet peas… Most of these plants are very fragrant. They delight…
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The ambergris mysteries
Amber is a matter as intriguing as fascinating for millennia. When evoking amber, people are often confused between the resin used especially for jewelry…
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Anastasia, a Carrément Belle Russian doll
It is very difficult to find an original style, to create unusual scents. But the brand Carrément Belle has brilliantly succeeded. Anastasia, creator of…
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The Carrément Belle story
It seems very natural to spray your favourite fragrance to start a new day, or to close one before a festive evening. Your Carrément Belle perfume…
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Men and women: a different perfume for each?
Discovering a perfume is an always surprising adventure. But choosing one is a strong commitment as a fragrance says a lot about your personality,…
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