Journal

What Is Ambergris in Perfume? The Ocean's Rarest Note, Explained

Ambergris is one of perfumery's most legendary materials. What it is, what it smells like, why it is so rare, and how modern perfumers recreate it today.

Kashmiri Saffron in Perfume: The Valley's Red Gold

Why saffron, the most precious spice on earth, belongs in fine perfume, and what makes the saffron of Kashmir so revered.