27
Aug
This week we're spending 60 seconds with Ruth's daughter, Claire.
What is your role in the company?
I basically take care of everything behind the scenes to get our perfumes into our customer's hands. Whether its...
Posts by Nic Mastenbroek
18
Jan
Veganuary; a whole month of inspiring people to try going Vegan for January and possibly beyond. For a variety of ethical and environmental reasons, my wife Emily and I have been enjoying...
13
Nov
As we're all spending more time at home and are hunkering down for Winter, have you considered the role that fragrance could play in your home life?
Ruth believes passionately in the power of fragrance...
29
Oct
Great family Christmases are made of equal parts anticipation, ritual, surprise, comfort and closeness – it’s almost like something is in the air.
But what if this year is a virtual Christmas? We’ve been talking...
29
Oct
Humans recognise at least 10,000 scents, some of which trigger instinctive behaviours; attraction, aversion, aggression, maternal behaviour and, of course, memories. Researchers have now traced this process back to our genes - meaning the...
09
Oct
There are some things that hardly bear thinking about. One of those is the thought of you or a loved one going through the experience of losing a baby. This is exactly...
01
May
I am Ruth’s son, Nic, and having grown up around perfumery my entire life, I believe that perfume has the power to positively influence our emotions. This is partly the backdrop to...
29
Oct
With the changing of the seasons, our senses are awakened to new sights and sensations. This time of year has a long history of change and of preparing for the colder months ahead. In...
21
May
Perfume is so powerful; your wedding perfume will not only leave a lasting impression on your guests as you greet them down the receiving line, but its memory will stay with you forever. After...