by Dan Riegler | Mar 8, 2023 | Apothecary Arts, Fair Trade, Herbal Remedies, Natural Perfume, Natural Perfume ingredients, Resins & Saps, Sustainable Harvesting, Uncategorized, Wildcrafting
A new and unique Benzoin resin on the market Styrax Sumatrana is a type of Benzoin resin that has never been available on the international market. Locally called Kemenyan Toba, the Sumatrana Benzoin tree grows only in a small area of Northern Sumatra and, in the...
by Dan Riegler | Apr 29, 2020 | Aphrodisiacs, Apothecary, Apothecary Arts, Civet, Community, Ethics and Sustainability Ratings, Herbal Remedies, Natural Perfume, Natural Perfume ingredients, Perfume Tinctures
I have finally put together an Animalic/Musk sampler. The interest in animal-sourced musk samples has grown steadily in the shop and the release of this new product is a perfect opportunity to continue my discourse on the ethical issues inherent in Civet and other...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 12, 2020 | "How To", Aphrodisiacs, Apothecary, Beard grooming, Natural Perfume, Natural Perfume ingredients, Perfume, Perfume Tinctures
Castoreum-A classic perfume ingredient & fixative Castoreum is highly valued as a perfume ingredient lending warmth, sensuality and tenacity to perfume blends. A google search will reveal an extensive list of popular perfumes that contain Beaver Castoreum....
by Dan Riegler | Aug 22, 2019 | Aphrodisiacs, Apothecary, DIY & Recipes, Natural Perfume, Natural Perfume ingredients, Perfume Tinctures
Also known as “Floating Gold” and Whale vomit, Ambergris is one of the rarest & most precious gifts of Nature. Coveted since ancient times for it’s value in perfumery, incense making and traditional medicine. Considered an aphrodisiac since time...
