fragrance vs. perfume

Fragrance vs. Perfume  Who doesn’t love a fragrance or perfume that transports us to the serenity of an English garden? Or conjures images of our Grandmother’s roses? When I lived in Paris I loved going to Galeries Lafayette and smelling all the...

Sandalwood

History 4000 years ago, sandalwood was used in Egypt for embalming. In India it is considered a sacred tree and has been used in religious rituals for over 2000 years. Its use in the US in perfumery because popular in the 1900s. Sandalwood has also been used for...

Marjoram

History Marjoram (Organum Marjorana) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. With rounded, pale green leaves, Marjoram is often mistaken for oregano; however, it has a sweeter taste and a more delicate nature, preferring moister soil and warmer climates....

Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

Essential Oils & Aromatherapy History Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines aromatherapy as “the use of natural oils that have a pleasant smell to make a person feel better especially by rubbing the oils into the skin.” The use of essential oils for aromatherapy...

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