In the world of sensory delights, our genes play a surprising role in shaping our dietary preferences and how we enjoy the pleasures of wine. Picture unwrapping a cinnamon stick, its spicy warmth filling the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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, 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, 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,...