Musk scents and materials, also called animalics, are derived from actual animals, and they smell the part. Traditionally the term referred to musk (produced by the musk deer), ambergris (produced by sperm whales), and civet (produced by a weasel-like creature call the civet cat), yet it may also refer to any material which comes from […]
In the 19th century, the character of perfumes began to change as significant strides in chemistry, manufacturing, and communication resulted in far more efficient production of goods—including synthetic perfume materials, prosperous working classes, and effective marketing directed at those classes…
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This weekend, I was invited to drop by the London residence of the Qatari royal family. His Highness had received the Melange Privee SQ, Royal Taifi, and a few of the special oils we have from the royal collection in Oman, and he had written a letter he was keen for me to receive. Or so I was given to understand…
I’m amazed at the stuff people rub on their skin. A quick glance at the list of ingredients makes you reel back in horror, as you wonder: ‘Why? How can you stand those things on your body?’ And, my God, the smell of those creams. We consume these perfumed and flavored creams and lotions daily. Big Pharma makes grand claims about […]
We’ve just wrapped up our Qatar and Oman OudFests, and guess what? Most of the demand for expensive oils and wood didn’t come from our retail customers. We had farmers from Thailand – pioneers of cultivation and master distillers – plead with us for ouds they’ve been unable to make themselves. All the ‘Oud Something’ […]
“Concerted conservation and restoration efforts are urgently needed to secure the long-term availability of this iconic product.” – Nature, International Journal of Science. “…That leaves overtapped trees that are weak and vulnerable to pests and early death before a new generation can replace them. Despite adult trees producing plenty of seeds, researchers seldom found any […]
Musk is one of the most used and abused terms in perfumery. What is it? What is it not? And more…. with EO and Sheikh Ehab!
Borneo ouds are Sheikh Ehab’s favorite. In this episode, Ensar Oud pulls out the big guns to blow the lid off all things Borneo.
Find it on the beach and it’s like winning the lottery. Ambergris is one of the most expensive perfumery ingredients and a key component in many landmark perfumes. Despite this, many are clueless about its bizarre origin… Join Ensar Oud and Sheikh Ehab as they share the story of one of nature’s stranger gifts, where […]