6 Ways Natural Perfume Supports Self-Care
Natural perfume is more than just a pleasant scent; it’s a self-care ritual in a bottle.This September, in honor of Self-Care Awareness Month, we’re exploring how real botanicals, slow formulation,...
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Sniffing Out The Details
What If You Can’t Stand a Perfume Material You're Supposed to Use? (A Lavender Story)
Struggling with a perfume material you just can’t stand? You’re not alone…and you’re not out of options. In natural perfumery, learning to work with challenging materials is part of the...
Before You Blend: Why Dilution Matters in Natural Perfumery
Before You Blend: Why Dilution Matters in Natural PerfumeryNew to natural perfume creation? Learn why diluting your materials isn't just good practice. It’s essential for preserving your nose, stretching your...
Yes, Natural Perfumes Are Made of Chemicals - Let’s Talk About It
Think natural perfumes are “chemical-free”? Think again.In this myth-busting post, we’ll break down the real meaning of “chemicals” in perfumery - explaining why every perfume, including 100% natural ones, is...
Fragrance Families Explained: A Guide to the 7 Olfactive Families
Fragrance Families: A Guide to the 7 Olfactive Categories Ever wondered what a fragrance family is and why perfumes are classified into different categories? This blog post breaks down the...
Aromatherapy vs. Natural Perfumery: What's the Difference?
Many people assume that natural perfumery and aromatherapy are the same, but they have distinct purposes. Aromatherapy focuses on using essential oils for therapeutic benefits, while natural perfumery is about...
How Are Natural Perfumery Materials Extracted? A Guide to Essential Oils, Absolutes, and More
How Are Natural Perfumery Materials Extracted? Ever wondered how natural perfumery materials go from the farm, orchard, or forest into a form perfumers can use? We’re breaking down essential oils, absolutes,...
Answering the Age-Old Question: Why Are Natural Perfumes So Expensive?
Photo credit: John Guccione – www.advergroup.com If you’ve looked at the price of natural perfumes and done a double take, this blog post should help to explain why natural perfumers...
Natural or Not? How to tell if a perfume is 100% natural
Figuring out if a perfume is really 100% natural or not is a lot trickier than you'd think. In this blog post, we'll explore a number of different ways you...
Welcome to On The Nose Perfumes and the Sniffing Out The Details Blog!
Hi, I'm Gabrielle Durand and I'm a natural perfumer and the founder and owner On The Nose Perfumes. Welcome to the On The Nose Perfumes site and to the Sniffing...