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• The Difference Between Aromatherapy and Natural Perfume

  

  There's been a debate withon the natural perfume community lately, as to what the difference is between Natural or Botanical Perfumery and Aromatherapy. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• How Natural is Natural?

  

  Well, the number of cosmetics out there touting the "natural" label is growing by the day....it's the new "thing"...which should make me happy, but.....BUT... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Teaching Natural Perfumery

  

  I've been asked many times if I teach classes on natural perfumery here in Australia....and I've finally decided to give in and do just that... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Perfumery Materials: Co2's

  

  Like most perfumers, I'm constantly searching for new and unusual ingredients to work with...And one of my latest area of exploration is so called CO2's. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Thoughts on Natural Perfume Design

  

  The Mystery of Musk project has given me much food for thought...especially about the challenges we face designing with naturals.So I thought I'd share a few... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Mystery of Musk-Thoughts and Other Perfumes

  

  Well, the Mystery of Musk project is coming to a close...though there's still the odd review trickling in. Seems it's been a tad overwhelming for some of the... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Mystery of Musk-Craving Reviews Part Two

  

  Here' some more of the reviews gathered from the many blogs and sites involved in the project...This is such fun! It's the ultimate kick for a perfumer to hear... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Mystery of Musk-Craving Reviews as Art

  

  Well, this competition is becoming more and more interesting. First there was the incredible challenge of trying to create a decent natural musk perfume in a... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Craving-the Music

  Well, my education has been widened...Michelyn Camen of Cafleurbon has introduced me to an amazing piece of music written by the legendary pianist "Jelly Roll... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Mystery of Musk- Waiting for the Reviews

  

  Well, here I sit surrounded by my collegues offerings, waiting for the rest of the world to catch up with us here on the 1st of July in Oz! Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• The Mystery of Musk-Craving

  

  The Mystery of Musk"Craving"Well, here it finally is. My personal Musk offering to the Perfume World.To celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Natural Perfumers... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Creating a Perfume for a Faerie Part 2

  

  The process of custom designing a Scent is a complex challenge....and one of my favourite things to do in the whole world! I think my approach is a bit differen... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Designing a Perfume for a Faerie Part 1

  

  A while back I was delighted to be asked to custom design a perfume for the amazing Australian artist Helen Wells. She has been one of my favourite artists for... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• The Mystery of Musk-A Competition

  

  Well, my little blogpost "The Search for the Ultimate Musk" actually sparked a competition! It seems another well known perfumer actually read it, and then... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• The Rewards of Perfuming

  

  Sometimes the rewards of perfuming can be other interesting and inspiring things....I've swapped samples for books, for samples of other perfumes and any... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Scent for a Country Gentleman

  

  I've been asked many times what inspires me to create a specific perfume...and there's no one thing....it could be a new ingredient I've discovered and fallen i... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2010 HAIR & BEAUTY