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This Perfume Only fragrance collection is a further exploration of the Layering Accords concept. All of the following accords have been created especially for this collection and are distinctly different from accords used in other Perfume Only collections or the Custom Perfume notes. Created to stand alone, layer with each other, or layer with the accords in the main collection.  Available in Perfume Oil, EdP, Pumpkin Butter, Bubbling Scrub, Whipped Soap and Hair Oil: Birthday Cake - White vanilla cake with a thick layer of buttercream frosting. Vanilla Bean - A balanced blend of 5 varieties of vanilla, resulting in a...

Have you ever wondered about the origins of classical perfume blends?  Much of the roots of modern perfumery comes from the "Perfumed Court" of Versailles.With the palace packed elbow to elbow with heavily dressed aristocrats at a time where infrequent bathing was the norm, the need to cover body odor was obvious. Not only were the people highly fragranced, but the palace itself was known for being scented.  Bowls of flowers were strategically placed in rooms and corridors to give their essence to the environment.  Even the water in the fountains was known to have been perfumed. Many members of...

Extraction Explained!Have you ever wondered about the processes that go into making the scents that go into our fragrances?  Fragrance extraction is a fascinating process and there are several different methods that are used in the industry.The first and most common method is organic solvent extraction.  Using a solvent such as hexane or ditmethyl ether, the raw material is submerged and the non-water soluble frangrance chemicals are absorbed into the solvent.  The aromatic compounds are then extracted in a vacuum process and the solvent is then commonly re-used.  The extraction process can take as little as a few hours all...

What are the different types of perfumes?It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the world of fragrances!  Not only do you need to figure out what sort of notes you like and work with your personal skin chemistry, but there are all those different types of perfumes and colognes.  Here's a quick reference guide to help you differentiate between the different types and help you decide what is best for your needs.There are 5 principle varieties of perfumes, determined by the relative concentration of fragrance oils in the blend.  Perfume/Parfum:This is the most concentrated (and usually most expensive) type of...

Portland is known for its Vegan donuts - the world famous Voodoo Donuts started here. But newcomers Doe Donuts are hands down the BEST Vegan donuts in the WORLD. They just opened their new location in Portland's Hollywood district, so Matt and his partner Heather went to check them out! One thing that Doe is most well known for is their savory donuts, so we absolutely had to try the Philly Cheesesteak donuts that were on offer that day.  They did not disappoint!  It may have been the greatest thing that we have ever tried.  If you can make it...