The Perfume Society

1 week ago | perfumesociety.org | Suzy Nightingale

Incense, a word that conjures images of swirling smoke and sacred spaces, is far more than a fleeting trend in the world of fragrance. Its story is as ancient as civilisation itself, woven through the rituals, ceremonies, and daily life of cultures across the globe. The very word ‘perfume’ finds its roots in the Latin ‘per fumum’ — meaning ‘through smoke’ — a nod to the earliest days when scent was experienced not on skin, but in the air, rising in fragrant clouds from burning resins and woods.

1 week ago | perfumesociety.org | Suzy Nightingale

Japanese tea traditions have captivated the Western imagination for centuries. This fascination has inevitably found its way into the world of perfumery, where master perfumers have sought to capture not just the aroma of Japanese teas, but the very essence of the ceremonies that surround them. Escaping into the contemplative world of tea appreciation via scent reminds us to pause, to breathe deeply, and to appreciate the beauty in simplicity.

1 week ago | perfumesociety.org | Suzy Nightingale

As Easter approaches, we at The Perfume Society are delighted to offer you the chance to win something far more sophisticated than your average chocolate egg. One lucky winner will receive a full bottle of AKRO Dark, the sumptuous chocolate-inspired fragrance from the house founded by Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp – the very nose credited with popularising ‘gourmand’ fragrances – and his daughter Anaïs. The Prize: AKRO Dark – A Chocolate Lover’s DreamAKRO Dark is not your typical sweet confection.

2 weeks ago | perfumesociety.org | Suzy Nightingale

In a world where the boundaries between our morning ritual and our signature scent are deliciously blurring, coffee has become the aromatic muse captivating perfumers worldwide. From the steaming cup that awakens our senses at dawn to the complex coffee notes that linger on our skin at dusk, this beloved bean is experiencing a remarkable renaissance in fine fragrance.

2 weeks ago | perfumesociety.org | Suzy Nightingale

There’s a moment after rainfall when the world seems to exhale, releasing a distinctive aroma that captivates our senses. This enchanting scent, known as petrichor, occurs when raindrops caress parched earth, awakening dormant microorganisms and mingling with plant oils and ozone. It’s a smell that makes us breathe a little more deeply, savouring nature’s perfume. The weather in the U.K. happens to be gloriously sunny as I write this, but we know all too well how mercurial April can be.