Françoise Rapp

Floral Perfumes : a sensory bouquet

A Journey Through the World of Floral Scents Floral scents have captivated our senses throughout history, whisking us away to ancient lands and enchanting our imaginations. From the Romans, who held the rose in high regard, to Cleopatra, who fascinated those around her with ointments with cassia, rose, and saffron. European queens adorned themselves with […]

The Art of Natural Perfumery: Narcissus

  Natural perfumery is the art of creating fragrances using only natural ingredients. Narcissus is a popular flower used in natural perfumery for its unique scent. In this blog post, we will explore the history of narcissus in perfumery, its scent profile, and its benefits. Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring-blooming perennial plants in the […]

Iris Pallida: An Exceptional Ingredient in Natural Perfumery

Iris pallida is a sacred and mythical plant that has been used in cosmetics and fragrant balms for nearly millennia in Egypt. Catherine de Medicis also appreciated it and it is still used in natural perfumery. This exceptional ingredient adds a sophisticated note to fragrance formulations. But what about its identity, and what does this […]