Natural perfumer

Chemicals can be naturally occurring or man-made. We will need to differentiate between man-made synthetic chemicals, that are found to be toxic and harmful, and those yielded from natural origins, that are found to be environment friendly, as well as beneficial for human well-being.   

Many clean perfumes are marketed as being composed of natural ingredients. However, the reality is far from what is portrayed! Many clean perfumes still contain a significant amount of synthetic ingredients, albeit in smaller quantities compared to traditional perfumes. These synthetic chemicals are often used together with a small amount of natural fragrances, giving the illusion of naturalness.

The use of good smells as perfumes dates back to the dawn of human civilization.  However, the modern perfumes available to us contain mostly synthetic chemicals that can be harmful to both our health and the environment. The best alternative…

Neroli perfume represents a surprising harmony of citrus and floral with unique hints of spices and honey although delicate, distinctive, and utterly refreshing. Neroli is one of the most widely used ingredients in natural perfumery. It tells a unique story, not only about each person who wears it but also about the long history of perfume. 

Ylang-ylang oil has strong anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. These actions help alleviate fungal infections and symptoms of malaria. Ylang-ylang has long been used for a range of therapeutic purposes. Modern scientific research has also substantiated many traditional benefits.

Botanical perfumery is the art of blending fragrance ingredients of botanical origin such as roots, flowers, seeds, resins, and gums to prepare aesthetically pleasing herbal fragrances. In Medieval Europe, fragrant botanical oils became popular for wellbeing and healing, which meant that the professions of physicians or apothecaries and perfumers became closely intertwined.

The great physician Ibn-al-Sina, commonly known as Avicenna in modern medicine, was the first scientist who emphasized the beneficial effects of rose essence on the heart and the brain. He praised rose water for its effective benefits on the mind and soul, and its tremendous benefits on brain function and cognitive power. In India, Nur Jahan, Moghul Emperor Jahangir's wife, used to take bath in a pond filled with roses.

Wearing natural perfume is one of the most traditional luxuries which has been used since ancient ages. In the early days, perfumes were made truly based on natural ingredients, and physicians used natural fragrance oils to prepare diverse types of medicines. Aromatherapy benefits: Natural perfumes or essential oils have been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries. Most natural fragrance oils have significant healing properties that are effective in improving the body, mind, and soul.

In a perfume, the ingredients that are not smelled are more important than the ones that are smelled. I once had a customer who loved my perfumes but he could not stand any fragrance containing Rose. Even in those where it was present in…