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Cleansing and purifying waters, inspired by Aqua Mirabillis formulations from the time before perfumery separated from medicine, and the pharmacy was fragrant and redolent of healing herbs. Mastic resin is the original chewing gum, and is used to flavour Middle Eastern ice creams and desserts; the leaves also are beneficial for oral hygiene but also prevent ulcers and have myriad of health benefits and medicinal uses, including uterine health. But most of all they are the most refreshing fragrance around. They smell forest-like without having a single pine needle in them. And what I tried to recreate with this scent is the icy, brisk scent of hail on a cold winter morning in the Galilee. There are no words to describe the smell of the mastic bushes when they clash with these icy forms of precipitation. So I will let Aqua Pistachia speak for itself.
Top notes: Lentisk leaves waters and tincture, Galbanum, Etrog (Citron) Tincture, Elemi
Heart notes: P. lentiskus essential oil, Violet Leaf
Base notes: Mastic resin, Cypress, Frankincense
Fragrance Families: Aqua Mirabillis
Eau de Cologne concentration
$12.00
Every morning, I go on a faux commute to Coal Harbour, to watch the aquaplanes take off and land. The marine aspect of the city haunts me, and the notion of taking a plane to one of the islands captures my imagination. Life is brief, like the trail that the plane leaves in its wake. And once we take off, there will be no trace left in the water.
Although Coal Harbour is the last in the Perfume4aPlace series, it is in fact the one I've conceived first. And as my time to go on my next adventure and leave this city approaches - the handkerchief I will be waving will smell of low tide, jet fuel, fresh cut grass and linden blossoms.
Top notes: Galbanum, Mimosa, Elemi
Heart notes: Linden Blossom CO2, Balsam Poplar Buds
Base notes: Seaweed Absolute, Fossilized Amber Resin (from prehistoric pine), Pine Absolute
Fragrance Families: Marine, Leather, Green, Floral Fresh
$12.00
Every spring, the rhododendrons awaken - first slowly, to build anticipation. By early May, these fragrant azaleas paint the edges of Lost Lagoon with an explosion of colours and tropical scents: lily, ylang ylang and cool suntan lotion. Bluebells, violets, magnolia, lilac and syringa contribute their luscious perfume to the already fragrant air; and freshly cut grass from the Pitch & Putt is the only reminder you're still in the Northern Hemisphere...
Lost Lagoon is the third perfume in "Perfume for a Place" series, dedicated to Ayala's favourite places in Vancouver.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Galbanum
Heart Notes: Rhododendron, Magnolia, Ylang Ylang, Violet
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Amber, Iris
Fragrance Families: Chypre Fresh, Citrus Fantasy, Floral Green
$39.00
Botanical incense pastilles designed for each one of the seven ancient planets.
This series of these resin-based, monastery-style incense pastilles is the result of close to 20 years of researching the botanical symbolism and alchemical traditions of each planet, and creating the best depiction of these planetary energies.
VENUS
The beauty queen of the planets, Venus is the darling of most planet-gazers, yet has more depth to it than meets the eye. Playfulness, freshness, beauty and love and all that is joyous in life must not be forgotten, especially for the serious types among us.
Blend of sweet amber and sharp green notes of galbanum and wild-crafted vitex and myrtle.
Burn on Fridays and whenever your life requires an extra helping of beauty, sweetness and softness.