White on White

White on White

In the world of fragrance, white is not just a colour; it's a canvas upon which the most delicate and pure scents are painted. Imagine a blank page, untouched and pristine, waiting to be adorned...
What was the Silk Road?

What was the Silk Road?

The Silk Road was not a single, defined route, but a network of trade routes that connected East Asia with the Mediterranean world, including North Africa and Europe. It was named for the lucrative trade...
Exploring the Fragrant World of Orchids: A Symphony of Scents

Exploring the Fragrant World of Orchids: A Symphony of Scents

Orchids, with their exquisite beauty and mesmerising charm, have long captivated the hearts of plant enthusiasts and collectors around the world. While admired for their stunning colors and unique shapes, not many orchids are in fact...
Travelling with your Sense of Smell

Travelling with your Sense of Smell

In a world saturated with visual and auditory stimuli, we often overlook the profound impact of scent on our lives. Yet, for Dan Terry, founder of Oo La Lab, scent is not just a fleeting...
Holy Perfumes

Holy Perfumes

  Perfumes and aromas have ancient origins, dating back to Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago, where they were intertwined with religious rituals honouring deities. The use of perfumes was seen as divine, symbolising life's eternal nature...
Unveiling the Origins: The Story of Oud's Discovery and Cultural Reverence

Unveiling the Origins: The Story of Oud's Discovery and Cultural Reverence

The journey of Oud, a fragrance treasure, begins with the ancient civilisations of the East, where its discovery and usage were woven into the fabric of daily life, rituals, and perfumery. Dating back thousands of...
Oud: By Any Other Name

Oud: By Any Other Name

Oud, also known as Agarwood, is referred to by various names around the world. How many do you know? Oud (عود) - Arabic (Middle East) Agarwood - English (Global) Aloeswood - English (China) Gaharu -...
Vibrational Frequencies

Vibrational Frequencies

Vibrational frequencies, electrical impulses through the flesh, fingerprints and footprints acting as sensory sponges trying to translate the world into meaning. Odours reach out from near and far, each one a deep and intricate story,...
The Chemistry of Edible Ants

The Chemistry of Edible Ants

In the world of culinary exploration, one of the most intriguing frontiers is the realm of edible insects. Among these tiny yet flavourful creatures, ants hold a special place, offering a wide range of tastes...
Chasing Clouds

Chasing Clouds

To the endless expanseWe chase cloudsCaptivated by their dance Shifting shapes and huesThey tease our graspAlways out of reach An ethereal journeyTo soar beyond the horizonTo transcend the vastness of space To break freeThese earthly boundsTo...