by theglamscientist | | camp, fragrance, frankincense, perfumery |
I went on a “sniff trip” Monday morning in search of some oils to complete a client’s project. While I was sniffing– trying to make a decision on what combination I thought would be best to suit her needs– I came across a bottle of frankincense oil. I must admit, I never smelled frankincense before that day. I was always turned off by its description, thinking that it would make my creations smell like incense. I can’t stand that spicy/earthy smell that I think all incense have! So just out of pure curiosity I took a whiff… and oh let me tell you I was soooooo pleasantly surprised! One sniff made me smell it again…. and again… and again. It didn’t smell like incense at all!!!
Its a known fact that smell is the sense most closely linked to memory. Frankincense brought back memories of my childhood summers spent at bible camp. How ironic! Frankincense was used to adorn baby Jesus at birth and it reminds me of the times in my childhood when I felt closest to Him. My fondest memories are from bible camp. I made friends there to last a lifetime… in fact that’s where I met my honey :-).
At camp there was no television, no radio, cell phones or pagers… just a bunch of kids running free on the grounds participating in fun activities and having bible study. It was a week of bliss where you forgot about sirens and smog and whatever problems you had at home. There was nothing for your little heart to worry about. Camp made such an impact on all of us that we would anticipate that one week in the summer all year long.
In honor of this priceless memory, I’m going to make myself a fragrance centered around the wonderful smell of frankincense. Maybe in my creative journey I’ll happen upon some other scents that remind me of that sacred place. [sigh]
by theglamscientist | | air spun powder, cosmetics, Coty Inc, makeup, perfume bottles, perfumery |
Coty was never a household name for me until I began my hunt for the perfect cosmetic company to work for. Now that I am developing my own company, I wanted to know what led to the success of Coty, Inc. Coty, Inc was founded in 1904 (wow! talk about timeless treasure!) by a Corsican by the name of Francois Spoturno– the name a spin off from his mother’s maiden name Coti. A company of humble beginnings, Spoturno built his first makeshift laboratory in his flat. After just four years of marketing his first fragrance, he was profitable enough to open a factory. With the new factory also came a new face powder. Coty, Inc catered to the most wealthy patrons, but also offered smaller sizes of his products at prices a young Parisian girl could afford.
Coty, Inc continued to introduce new products, and was the first to manufacture a series of products in the same scent (great idea, its still widely used). The company proved to be ahead of rhe pack not only in product development but in the containers and packaging it used as well. Over the years the company has changed hands several times due to death and retirement, but it is still a fierce competitor in the industry. Coty, Inc is now a subsidiary of Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH. Notable brands include
: Lady Stetson, Rimmel and Calgon.
To read more on the history of Coty, Inc follow the link in my References section.
by theglamscientist | | black and white fashion, cosmetics, high fashion, perfume bottles, perfumery |
My inspiration for my cosmetic line comes from just about everything; jewelry, fashion, furniture, nature, colors— you get the picture. Today I’m focused on a timeless fashion staple… black and white. I’ve had a thing for this color scheme for about 7 years now… I’m so fortunate that it never goes out of style! At any rate, I’m in search of some interesting perfume and/or apothecary bottles and I thought “how classy would a black and white bottle be?!” So armed with inspiration from two very fashionable dresses, I began my hunt for some haute fragrance bottles. TaDaaaaa!!!!
I think the best way to compliment such a straight forward look is to soften it with feminine makeup (no lipstick, just gloss or stain) and a light fragrance– something floral or citrus. Let’s face it, when wearing the most contrasting color scheme you’re commanding enough attention!!!
by theglamscientist | | fashion trends, feather, fragrance, headbands, high fashion, perfumery |
From the runway to the streets, feathers are a hot item for fashionistas worldwide! Fashion forecasters predict this trend is going to carry on well into the spring/summer season. The look is neutral and romantic; more for the elegant and classy… not quite for the bold and the flashy. I would however love to see how someone more adventurous with their style would incorporate a smashing feather piece.
This trend caught my eye and got my wheels turning to create a fragrance from matched inspiration. I imagine a rich and smooth scent with a sweet vanilla and nutty vetiver base, blended with soft woody undertones and a touch of creamy coconut.
Its all just melting together wonderfully in my mind… now to make it work in The Glam Laboratory!
