Richard Goller

Can a fragrance brand be both educational and enjoyable to wear? Not usually, but in the case of Escentric Molecules, we say a resounding “yes”.  Niche brand founder and perfumer …

Creed Aventus. We’ve all heard of the decade-defining fragrance. But it’s only recently that its creator, Jean-Christophe Hérault, is being acknowledged for his part in its phenomenal success. Read our …

You might not have heard of Louise Turner if you’re not in the perfume industry. But you’ve most certainly seen / smelled one of her creations:  Oh, and then there’s …

If you spend a fair amount of time on Instagram, you’ll have seen the stop-scrolling majestic bottles. But as this interview with Claire Sokell Thompson, Electimuss creative and communications director, …

Every now and then, a book comes along that changes your perspective of an industry and some of the players within it. The Ghost Perfumer: Creed, Lies, & The Scent …

Who hasn’t helped themselves to Molton Brown products when staying at the right kind of hotel? But the British brand doesn’t only just produce top-notch amenity, bath and body products; …

Founded by John and Clara Molloy (the couple also behind the Floraïku and Hermetica companies) in 2007, Memo must be one of the most coveted niche brands around.  On a …

When three Parisians with an impressive array of skills and backgrounds – Sylvie Loday, Olivier Royère, and Benoît Verdier – got together to start their own company in 2013, there was no …

Fabrice Pellegrin is one of the most accomplished perfumers of our time. Considering his expertise and achievements, he’s probably also the most unknown outside the industry, in that he truly …

A bit of perfume humour: What do new niche brands want to be when they grow up? Frédéric Malle, of course. Seriously, though, few perfume companies have the pedigree of …