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The advent of modern industrial chemistry has opened up a vast array of new scent possibilities in the world of fragrance.  Traditionally, perfumes have consisted of extracts of natural, biological compounds, which limited the scope of fragrances notes that a perfumer had available to work with.  Our historical scent preferences followed accordingly, with the obvious florals and resins becoming the most common themes in popular fragrance.At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, however, scientists began to discover and distill the compounds that created the fragrance notes of a wide variety of non-botanical fragrances.  Though they...

We've been busy this Summer crafting up new treats here at the Haus and this weekend is time for our latest round of seasonal offerings. This time we are bringing back a few of our older Summer favorites along with an all new scent - Mint Marshmallow!  In another twist, we will be offering Body Emulsions for this release!  We've gotten a lot of requests for some lighter weight lotions in seasonal scents, so we are pleased to make these available. These items will be available in the shop starting at 9AM Pacific on Sunday the 26th - we look...

In historical times, the original influencers were members of the aristocracy and royalty of European countries.  This group of people set trends of fashion, decoration and even food long before Instagram and Tik Tok came along.  While many of them were flawed and often exploited their status, their cultural imprint is undeniable. One of the most significant of these "old school influencers" was Marie Antoinette, the wife of Louis XVI and the last queen of France before the Revolution.  The daughter of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I, Antoinette was originally titled Archduchess of Austria.  She and her husband...

It's time for a Body Powder Bonanza! We have gathered up a selection of our most popular Body Powder scents from past seasons and will be offering them up in limited quantities this Sunday. If you have been thinking about trying Body Powder from the Haus, this will be the best time ever! Stock is limited to items on hand, so be sure to swing the Haus today! This lineup will include:   Midsummer Reverie: Ferntree Gully - Lush green fern fronds, humid air, and smooth stone. Flower Garden - Victorian violets, lemon tea cakes, candied rose petals, and raspberry...

Have you ever thought about creating your own signature scent?  It can seem daunting at first - where do you start?  How do you determine how strongly to feature each note in the final blend?  Will it dry down into something that still smells good? Blending fragrances is much like painting or playing music – they all rely on compositions of harmony, be it color, sound or scent. In the realm of perfume, there are three main components that must function together to create a true accord. These “notes” are the top, middle and base of a perfume. Top Notes:Top...