When sketching down my intentions for creating my nine note perfume, I had two directions. One with a working title ‘Lioness’ that I described as a soft and powerful perfume expressing my personality, a blend of personal development – I am a Leo, hence the name. The other concept I called ‘The Scent of Crete’ using […]
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It had been a quiet gradual internal process. Finally, I started to become more conscious that I was ready for more in depth education in the deep ocean of perfume making. Natural perfume making, to be more precise, since I am coming with an aromatherapy background and understanding that scents are not only created for pleasure, but to be
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Ever since I discovered something called Orange Blossom Festival existed, I wanted to go there. On Crete, of course, and I probably came across one mention of it in a programmes review maybe 3-4 years ago, then I missed it somehow again in the consecutive years. Last year, however, I decided I would keep an
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Delving into the history of natural perfumes I was watching a wonderful documentary about the French chemist, polyhistor and businessman René-Maurice Gattefossé who is considered to be the father of aromatherapy. Anyone ever learning about aromatherapy must know his name well, first of all for him using the word ‘aromatherapy’ (originally Aromathérapie as in French) for
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Interview with organic farmer Gill Leonard about the evolution of the land, its plants and the self in nurturing Crete (Editorial notes to the post: We are sitting under the olive tree, enjoying the gentle rays of sunshine on the fairly warm day of February 9, 2016. Gill wearing her signature straw hat and her eyes
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As I submerge in the world of plants with full presence, dedication and my respectful heart, I get more clarity and beautiful affirmations every single day. The following excerpt from the book Sacred Plant Initiations by Carole Guyett expresses the feelings I carry when I am being attracted by the amazing sweet smell of broom flowers. With
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How can you possibly question you are walking your path when you keep getting the signs all along the way? And if that is not enough, just one more hint again for the skeptical mind to keep busy figuring out the hows and whys. Well, I finally started reading a book that has been patiently sitting
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Individual or small-group aromatic discovery programme on the scented and scenic Greek island of Crete. The Cretan soil and sunshine, and overall the special microclimate of the island itself results in an extremely diverse flora with unique characteristics to provide an unforgettable experience with lots of exciting adventures for a lifetime to any herbal or
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On this truly essential aromatherapy massage session we focus on the momentary stage and state of your life and we design a personalised botanical healing session. You will experience a deep, comprehensive and inspiring treatment, and most likely you will leave not only fully rejuvenated but also with some realisations and guidance in your current processes. For each session we
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