(Fragrant) Nature in Human Cultures
Sharing the Passion for Aromatics
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HEARTNOTES BLOG
The science behind curing oils I : the case of ...
An in-depth monography of the long term curing of a Patchouli oil from the 70's. Narratively engaging, and based on real science that is explained on the way.
The science behind curing oils I : the case of ...
An in-depth monography of the long term curing of a Patchouli oil from the 70's. Narratively engaging, and based on real science that is explained on the way.
Is rose essential oil good for the brain ?
Looking into a 2024 scientific study showing that regular inhalation of rose essential oil increases grey matter volume, with excerpts and link to the study
Is rose essential oil good for the brain ?
Looking into a 2024 scientific study showing that regular inhalation of rose essential oil increases grey matter volume, with excerpts and link to the study
The Sandalwood Chronicles - Part I : The contem...
An in-depth investigation of the contemporary obsession with Santalols numbers in Sandalwood oils (Santalum album)
The Sandalwood Chronicles - Part I : The contem...
An in-depth investigation of the contemporary obsession with Santalols numbers in Sandalwood oils (Santalum album)
Is Rose Essential Oil carcinogenic ?
Essential oil comes with regulated hazard statements. Many of them sound ominous. One of those is the (in)famous H351 warning, that bluntly states "Suspected of causing cancer". And it is...
Is Rose Essential Oil carcinogenic ?
Essential oil comes with regulated hazard statements. Many of them sound ominous. One of those is the (in)famous H351 warning, that bluntly states "Suspected of causing cancer". And it is...
Collaboration with traditional glass blowing ar...
In addition to our local projects, like the rose orchards or the saffron fields, we try to create many synergies that benefit the local economy in the regions we work...
Collaboration with traditional glass blowing ar...
In addition to our local projects, like the rose orchards or the saffron fields, we try to create many synergies that benefit the local economy in the regions we work...
Travelogue - Agarwood sourcing and distillation...
For a couple months before departing, I had been profoundly rejoicing at, and excited about this new sourcing adventure for quality aromatics in South East Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia), where I...
Travelogue - Agarwood sourcing and distillation...
For a couple months before departing, I had been profoundly rejoicing at, and excited about this new sourcing adventure for quality aromatics in South East Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia), where I...
How do Essential Oils and Attars Age ? The Joys...
A piece explaining how the natural ingredients of perfumery evolbe with time in qualitative terms, as well as some practicalities for curing them.
How do Essential Oils and Attars Age ? The Joys...
A piece explaining how the natural ingredients of perfumery evolbe with time in qualitative terms, as well as some practicalities for curing them.
Roses, Roots and Routes Part II - Saga Damascena
Since I love the Damask rose (Rosa damascena) so much, and since it is the main rose I work with, I found it interesting to try to understand its history,...
Roses, Roots and Routes Part II - Saga Damascena
Since I love the Damask rose (Rosa damascena) so much, and since it is the main rose I work with, I found it interesting to try to understand its history,...
Discovering Oud part II - Sketch of an incredib...
In the second part of this broad-stroke exploration of Agarwood / Oud / Aloeswood*, I will focus on its multiple facets and sketch glimpses of its incredibly rich cultural history....
Discovering Oud part II - Sketch of an incredib...
In the second part of this broad-stroke exploration of Agarwood / Oud / Aloeswood*, I will focus on its multiple facets and sketch glimpses of its incredibly rich cultural history....
Discovering Oud - Part I : Entering the Jungle
Arguably, the noblest, most precious, elusive and magical of all aromatics, Oud / agarwood has a long and fascinating history, but also amazingly rich and diverse artisan “living traditions”...
Discovering Oud - Part I : Entering the Jungle
Arguably, the noblest, most precious, elusive and magical of all aromatics, Oud / agarwood has a long and fascinating history, but also amazingly rich and diverse artisan “living traditions”...
Roses, Roots and Routes, Part I : Glimpses of a...
It is likely we will never know where the first Rose blossomed, nor how roses started to disseminate. Biologists have shown that roses actually can quite easily hybridize naturally in...
Roses, Roots and Routes, Part I : Glimpses of a...
It is likely we will never know where the first Rose blossomed, nor how roses started to disseminate. Biologists have shown that roses actually can quite easily hybridize naturally in...
Scentient Quotes- Inspirations (bien) senties
A few... inspiring quotes about scents, noses and olfaction.
Scentient Quotes- Inspirations (bien) senties
A few... inspiring quotes about scents, noses and olfaction.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 – 1840) - The "Raph...
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 – 1840),was a painter and botanist from Belgium, known for his watercolours of roses, lilies and other flowers. He has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of...
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 – 1840) - The "Raph...
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 – 1840),was a painter and botanist from Belgium, known for his watercolours of roses, lilies and other flowers. He has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of...
The Visual Beauty of Wood
This blog is also to share art and culture, in addition to knowledge, so from time to time, I share things I enjoy Here: A stop-motion universe where wood is...
The Visual Beauty of Wood
This blog is also to share art and culture, in addition to knowledge, so from time to time, I share things I enjoy Here: A stop-motion universe where wood is...
A non-commercial blog within a website includin...
It might seem odd to find a non commercial blog on a website including a retail online store and wholesale portal, so a few clarifications are perhaps useful. What qualifies...
A non-commercial blog within a website includin...
It might seem odd to find a non commercial blog on a website including a retail online store and wholesale portal, so a few clarifications are perhaps useful. What qualifies...