The Scentual Life
Aphrodite's Botanical Bath Recipe
A recipe torn from our book of love spells, to carve out space for creating beauty and seeking refuge within its embrace. This indulgent blend isn't meant for every day, but is a potent petition to Aphrodite in order to connect with the pulse of pleasure when our spirits are weary. I. IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, COMBINE… ¼ cup Himalayan Pink Salt ¼ cup Epsom Salt ¼ cup Rose & Bois soak or sub with Coconut Milk Powder 1 TBSP Jasmine buds 2 TBSP Rose buds 6 drops of diluted Rose absolute (1-2 drops if undiluted ) 2 drops of...
February Notes from the Perfumery
Now a little more than halfway through February, it's important to cherish every increasing bit of light that leaks through the imposing curtain of darkness and despair—and that's as metaphorical a statement as it is literal. Every drop of joy is a precious nectar to be savoured, building up our strength to continue. Thank you for joining us here; whether this is our first introduction or a memo amidst many over the years, you've consciously chosen to carve out time to connect with us in way beyond the material. Since we're welcoming some new faces (while others reveal their...
Fragrant Adornment - Connecting with Scent
When you engage with scent intentionally, it becomes a ritual; a moment of revisiting the past, of remaining present, and of envisioning potential. Each spritz a fragrant spell cast, each dab of precious oil an aromatic talisman worn. By imbuing scent with intention, you transform it into a tool for protection, self-empowerment, and spiritual alignment. A token that fosters beauty, confidence, and purpose.
Creatures & Comfort - New Coffee and Wool Absolutes
While fetching a mid-afternoon beverage & pick-me-up at our neighbouring cafe, we fell into an enthusiastic conversation highlighting the synergistic magic that lays at the root of natural scent, flavour, and what unique environmental circumstances contribute to the terroir and its harvests. So much of the invisible is infused in the aromas we savour; an amalgamation of precise conditions impossible to recreate that combine into an inimitable palette of notes and subtle nuances.