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Homemade Perfume by Anya McCoy ~ book review

Posted by Angela on 3 September 2018 27 Comments

Are you crafty? Me, neither. But I love talking to people who make things. Once I happily spent half an hour listening to a stranger explain how to transform a thrift store needlepoint canvas into a tote bag, and now I have an adorable vintage needlepoint of a cat and a bird, half a yard of upholstery velvet, and pagoda-printed fabric waiting to be made into that perfect bag. Will it happen? I doubt it.

Similarly, as much as I love perfume, I’ve never had the yen to make my own fragrances. It’s fun to learn about, though, and exploring the fine points of techniques such as enfleurage and distillation gives me a keener appreciation for the perfume I wear. If I ever were to tackle a tincture, Homemade Perfume by pioneering natural perfumer Anya McCoy of Anya’s Garden is where I’d start…

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4 Perfumes for a Summer Afternoon ~ Anya’s Garden Strange Magic, Mendittorosa South, Euphorium Brooklyn Butterfly & Fitzgerald and Guislain Nuit a l’Opera

Posted by Kevin on 9 August 2017 10 Comments

What to do when it’s hot as hell outside and laziness is an option? I decided to stay in a cold room, sip a cocktail (watermelon and lime juice with tequila), and climb (no sweat generated) my perfume sample “mountain.” I found some fun and interesting fragrances that go well with this crazy weather.

Anya’s Garden Strange Magic

listed notes include Aglaia odorata, orris, gardenia, chamomile, white champaca, ylang ylang, white ambergris, Clerodendrum philippinum (“Cashmere Bouquet”); 15 ml, $125

Strange Magic is strange indeed…

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Anya’s Garden Enticing ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 22 May 2015 2 Comments

Anya's Garden Enticing

Indie natural line Anya’s Garden has launched Enticing, a new fragrance. Enticing is an “exploration of the most seductive aspects of the narcotic tuberose flower”…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2012, part 3

Posted by Robin on 30 November 2012 21 Comments

Our series of holiday gift posts continues with home fragrance of all kinds, from candles to sachets. If you missed them, check out part 1 (scented body products) and part 2 (travel sizes & coffrets).

Diptyque holiday candle collection 2012

Maybe some year, Diptyque’s holiday candles will look so dull that we’ll leave them out, but that year has not yet arrived. This year’s set includes Amber Oud (red; “…inspired by the Arabian Nights resembles a precious stone where rare spices infused with warming resins and balsams plunges the user into an Oriental dream world”), Oliban (purple; “A mysterious creation showcasing the precious resin frankincense. This fragrance will transport the user straight to the heart of the Arabian Nights.”) and Sapin Doré (green; “…pays homage to the most celebrated fir tree in the world, it transports the user straight to the heart of a forest of golden spruce trees.”). In mini candle (70g for $32) or full-sized (190g for $68), available at Nordstrom…

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Anya’s Garden Royal Lotus ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 5 October 2011 6 Comments

Anya's Garden Royal Lotus

Indie natural line Anya’s Garden has launched Royal Lotus, a new natural fragrance. Royal Lotus was developed in conjunction with the Natural Perfumer’s Guild Brave New Scents project…

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