"Venera Cosmetics" perfumery blog
Francois Demachy grew up in the so called “cradle of perfumery”, Grasse. It is located in the French Alps and the perfumer shares that the childhood he spent there had a significant influence on his life and attitude towards scents:...
A winner of the Prix François Coty in 2001 for his lifetime achievements and an owner of many international awards, Francis Kurkdjian is a master perfumer, an artist, an inspiration. Discipline, perfection, persistence, harmony, effort, beauty – these are all...
Anne Flipo can be described as a sensitive and curious hedonist with a passion for stylish fragrances. She spent her childhood in Picardy, France, where she was surrounded by fresh flowers and vegetable gardens that were her first contact with...
Alberto Morillas is a legendary perfumer who has created over 300 fragrances for almost all world famous perfume brands. His extraordinary contribution to perfumery has won him 2 prestigious international prizes: “Prix Francois Coty” (won in 2003) and “Perfumer of...
Widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy, lavender is famous for its calming effect. Its name derives from the Latin “lavare”, which means “to wash”. It comes from the ancient Roman tradition of using lavender oil when bathing. Today lavender oil...
Bold and alluring, oriental perfumes are intense, mysterious, and sensual. You will not make a mistake if you decide to use an oriental fragrance for an evening out. Famous for their spicy notes, oriental perfumes often feature exotic fragrance notes...
Baby perfumes? Who would think they even exist? Well, it turns out that almost all of the world famous perfumeries offer special baby perfumes in their ranges (the idea was originally born here in Europe). I know you must have...
Patchouli is an exotic bush from the mint family with pinkish-white flowers. It grows mainly in India and has a very strong aroma. It’s been used for its scent since antiquity in perfumery, in incense, and in insect repellents. The...
Here we are, in the middle of summer. It seems like this time of the year is made exclusively for fun and relaxation. Your days are filled with sun, sea and summer parties with tons of people and amazing cocktails....
Bergamot is often found as a top note in perfumes because of its ability to combine very well with other aromas to create more complex scents. It is produced by cold-pressing of the outer layer of bergamot orange fruit (Citrus...