Posts tagged with: beach

In my previous article on fig, we broke down the composition of fig leaf fragrance accord. Understanding what facets it has makes it easier to imagine the versatile uses of fig in perfumes – be it highlighting the coconutty, lactonic...

Tiare flower is a type of gardenia – gardenia tahitiensis (or taitensis) by its latin name. It is the national flower of Tahiti and Cook Islands and central to Polynesian culture and traditions. It has delicate white flowers with intoxicating,...

Tom Ford’s new fragrance, Soleil Brûlant, is unexpected. This totally isn’t just another beachy perfume. It has little in common with the rest of “Soleil” releases by TF. Beachy? No. At least not in the “tanning oil” sense. Does it...

Every year towards the end of winter (or rather right after the holiday season), I crave scents that remind me of lazy beachy days and not needing layers of clothes to keep warm. One of the reasons for my fond...