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As the days get cooler and shorter we start bringing out the woody fragrances, for us and our home! Now, there is no rule when it comes to fragrance. Here at Lore we are all about wearing whatever you like. We don’t believe in the traditional men’s and women’s fragrances…fragrance to us is genderless and […]
This Mother’s Day, those who live nearby get to actually see our mums – we’re not desperately checking the tracking details to make sure our Mother’s Day gift arrives in time like last year in the midst of early lockdown! We can actually celebrate family after a pretty challenging year and make the most of […]
Incase you haven’t heard, Kevin Murphy creates some of the best hair care products going around. Remaining at the forefront of an industry that he is deeply committed to and passionate about, Kevin Murphy focuses on leading the trends, creating innovative and ground-breaking products that are kind to the environment as well as nurturing the […]
Introducing NOT A COLLECTION by one of our most popular and loved brands – Juliette has a Gun. This range is based around Not a Perfume. Quite simply, this iconic scent is a pheromone based fragrance that is different on everyone due to our natural skin scent. We like to think of Not a Perfume […]
This Easter it’s a time for indulgence in more ways than one. While we love some choccy and some wine with loved ones, a little Easter egg hunt, and of course some down time over the long weekend, we also love the sensory experience, and that’s where fragrance comes in. And this year we thought […]
One of our most popular ranges here at Lore Perfumery is Juliette has a Gun. We love it! It really has something for everyone and is unique yet beautifully wearable. The product that really flies off the shelves both in store and online is the Discovery Set. This little baby is the ultimate way to […]
In case you haven’t heard, we now have local Fitzroy perfumers that are really making some waves! Mihan Aromatics are a new perfume house (launched in 2017) by our local mates, married couple Josh and Jules. All hand made in Fitzroy, this unisex perfume collection is created to conjure heartache, hubris and harmony. To be […]
One of our most popular ranges at Lore Perfumery is the locally made Goldfield & Banks. A unique and pioneering perfume collection that really captures the Australian landscape through fragrance in a sophisticated and wonderful way. The first luxury perfume brand to come out of Australia, and to hero our native ingredients, Goldfield & Banks […]
Scandalwood, you might’ve heard us mention it once, twice or 50 times. Its been our best selling fragrance at Lore 2 years running which is no easy feat given the calibre of niche fragrance that we stock! Why is so popular you may ask? Well let me tell you all about it… Scandalwood is created […]
One of our favourite days of the year is March 21st. Why you may ask, well its International Fragrance Day of course! A day to celebrate what we truly love here at Lore Perfumery and a day to share in our passion for fragrance with our wonderful community. Perfume has the power to change your mood […]
Skincare can be a bit of a daunting topic. With so many different products for different skincare needs, it can be difficult or even confusing to know just what’s right for you. From toners to face masks, and the numerous products in-between, one can find themselves overwhelmed at the thought of it all and give […]
The Lovers card in tarot represents beautiful connections and, in its purest form, it talks of relationships that are meaningful and soul connected. So this Valentine’s Day we wanted to celebrate love in all of its forms – self-love, friendship, romantic love, soul mates, life partners. All of the good things that connect us to […]
2020 has been over in a flash! What a year! There doesn’t seem to be a better time than right now to really shower the ones that we love with festive cheer, to treat ourselves (think we all deserve it!) and of course to support the local brands and stores that we love. Given it […]
Now is the perfect time to embrace all of what Australia offers and in particular, support the local brands doing good things out there. Those smaller niche brands creating something unique and special in our own backyard. And that’s exactly what the Goldfield & Banks perfume line does. One of our most popular ranges at […]
Heavens…it’s that time of year again. That time when all things mythic, mysterious and magickal become the focus for a day and night and the luminaries, ethers and elements that influence our earthy realm, become things that most of us pay a little more attention to than usual. The time of year when the veil […]
Right now while there is so much uncertainty in the world, it’s important to appreciate the smaller things in our day to day life. Diverting out attention to the things that fill us up and bring joy to the day; taking the time to smell the roses, as they say. Some of the little things […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of Heretic Parfum; a fragrance collection inspired by nature. Made from 100% naturally derived botanical ingredients, Heretic lives up to their namesake by stirring up the status quo in the fragrance world. With an ethos of complete transparency, Heretic Parfum is non-gendered fragrances (and candles) that are free from synthetics, […]
While we make no secret of our love for florals here at Lore, we thought we’d throw the reigns over to our wonderful team member Brandon to talk about his love of florals from a mans perspective. Now there’s something so good about a man rocking a full on floral, it screams confidence, an adventurous […]
In case you haven’t heard yet, Mad Hippie is fast becoming a cult classic skin care range here in Australia. They may call themselves ‘mad hippies’ but don’t be fooled, they take skin care really seriously. This all natural skin care range was created by married couple Sam and Dana and Mad Hippie is driven […]
With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday 6th September) we got to thinking about our dads and how this year is going to be pretty different with lock down regulations in place (for us here in Melbourne anyway!). While we may not be able to see our dads, take them out for a pub […]
While we love all things perfume scent related here at Lore Perfumery, we have recently discovered the wonderful world of The Laundress. This laundry range allows us to fragrance every single piece that we launder while taking extra special care of the fabric. Quickly becoming a very popular brand at Lore and definitely a worldwide […]
Tis the season to face mask. We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now so there’s no excuses for not having enough time for some self care these days! Whether you’ve got 2 minutes, or 20 minutes, the power of taking some time to show yourself a little papering and self-love is […]
Best Candle Alternatives & Scents For Your Home We are now well and truly into winter here in Melbourne, so we thought what are winter essentials for us? As we wake up to crisp frost in the dark mornings, turn the heater on, pull on layers to stay warm and sip on a hot cup […]
Winter has really hit here in Melbourne. The daylight hours are shorter, we can feel the ice in the air coming down from the snowfields, we are rugging up and layering (as us Melbournian’s do best! 😎) and we don’t know about you guys but we are reaching for our rich, earthy, woody and warming […]
The wonderful and unique world of niche perfumery all began with L’Artisan Parfumeur. They were the niche perfume house to really start it all – as people began to move away from the big commercial brands to smaller, niche brands. L’Artisan Parfumeur really paved the way for an amazing array of niche perfume houses that […]
Juliette has a Gun was our best selling fragrance brand of 2019. We just love the brand at Lore and the discovery kit is one of our best selling products in store. Selling hundreds per year, instore and online, it has proven to be a go-to for gifting, people new to the range and also […]
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, things are going to be a fair bit different this year! Whether you have a Mum, or a mother figure in your life, maybe your Dad is your Mum, or your Aunt or a close family friend is the person that you look up to and want to […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and whilst this year is going to be quite different for a lot of us there are still many ways we can celebrate our Mums and Mum figures in our lives. Whether it is zoom brunching, gorgeous flowers dropped at her door, a hamper of her favourite foods […]
Best Candle Brands & Their Best Selling Candles It’s that time of the year when all we want are candles! So right now, not only are we all self isolating which means long days indoors, but day light savings just ended so it’s getting darker and darker and winter is creeping in faster and faster […]
Following on from our last blog all about Australian Fragrance, we wanted to share a few of our favourite Australian skincare and body care brands. Similar to the fragrance world, we have some amazing botanicals and ingredients that come out of Australia and over the past 5-10 years these ingredients have been making more of […]
I love a good face mask, it’s a nice way to pamper yourself at home and give your skin some TLC. I especially love them when I am feeling a little stressed. Nothing beats putting your hair up, face mask on, accompanied with a cup of tea or glass of wine! While I have been […]
When you think of big perfume houses, you usually think France. Maybe Italy too. Sometimes England. Europe in general is the home of fragrance though. But the thing is, here in Australia we have some of the most incredible raw ingredients that are used in fine fragrance. We export so many of our native ingredients […]
Growing up in Australia, I feel like most people have had an experience with Glasshouse candles at some point. Whether it’s the sweet smell of Tahaa burning in Peter Alexander stores that instantly makes you want to cuddle up in pyjamas with a hot chocolate, or if you were gifted a mini back in the […]
We have stocked the Babe Australia range for quite a few years now and we have to say, they just keep delivering the goods! Originally, BabeScrub, the brand started out selling body care products including one of our best sellers the Body Soufflé in Verbena Gypsy. Babe then delved into the skincare realm and produced […]
Following on from our top perfumes of 2019 are our top skincare products! All of us are a little skin obsessed – so it isn’t surprising that skincare is our second best category next to fragrance. We are all about loving the skin that you are in and enhancing natural beauty. All of the products […]
Welcome to 2020! While the year has started in a very sad way here in Australia (see our post here), we’re sending love to all affected by the fires. ❤ We wanted to take a chance to thank you all for your support throughout 2019 and take a moment to reflect on the year that […]
We are incredibly excited to launch the Naomi Goodsir perfume collection here at Lore this month. This is a perfume collection that we’ve been coveting for some time – Naomi Goodsir has been winning all of the awards and her perfume line is the perfume for perfume lovers! Originally from Sydney, Naomi Goodsir built her […]
Lore’s top 20 perfumes for Christmas Carner Barcelona – Rose and Dragon EDP 50ml $264 Penhaligon’s – Juniper Sling 100ml EDT $279 Naomatto – Baraonda Parfum 30ml $264 Lubin – Grisette EDP 100ml $299 Carthusia – Mediterraneo EDP 100ml $175 P. Frapin & Cie – Nevermore EDP 100ml $229 L’Artisan – Noir Exquis EDP 100ml […]
PERFUME GIFTING MADE EASY! Giving the gift of perfume is the gift that keeps on giving! Perfume will create memories and connections for both yourself and the recipient. When you gift someone a perfume that you have chosen especially for them, it is one of the most personal and thoughtful gifts you can give! And […]
To people new to the Juliette has a Gun Collection, the whole concept of Not a Perfume can sound weird, wonderful and confusing all at once. And now they’ve launched Not a Collection with Not a Perfume Superdose. Does this mean double the confusion? Hopefully not after you’ve read this… The original Not a Perfume […]
Our top 10 spellbinding scents for Halloween 1. Heretic – Poltergeist EDP 15ml $99/ 50ml $250 2. Demeter – Elvira’s Sexy Witch EDC 30ml $29.95 3. Diane Pernet – In Pursuit of Magic EDP 30ml $209 4. Carner Barcelona – Palo Santo EDP 50ml $154/ 100ml $220 5. Demeter – Funeral Home EDC 30ml $29.95 […]
The Juliette has a Gun collection (or ‘episodes’ as Romano refers to each of his fragrances as) tells the story of Juliette’s evolution as a woman. A collection of romantic, seductive perfumes – the Juliette has a Gun line covers all bases. Created in 2005 by Romano Ricci, and initially working with rose as the […]
1. Narcotic V – Nasomatto Parfum Extract 30ml $264 2. Gallivant – London Eau de Parfum 30ml $154 3. One Seed – Freedom Eau de Parfum 30ml $89 4. Eight and Bob – Champs de Provence Eau de Parfum 20ml $77/ 100ml $242 5. Fragonard – Bigarade Jasmin Eau de Parfum 50ml $89.95 6. Heretic […]
The AFL Grand Final long weekend is fast approaching and whether you are a fan of the game or not, we all get a day off (yay!), so we thought we would let you know our top 10 things to do in Fitzroy this long weekend! Fitzroy is one of those suburbs where you can […]
At Lore Perfumery, we just adore the Goldfield and Banks collection. We love this selection of 7 fragrances that take us on a unique and beautiful journey across Australia, using the best ingredients this country has to offer, whilst conjuring vivid imagery of our beautiful landscape. The curated collection of fragrances include: Goldfield and Banks […]
We absolutely love the Eight and Bob collection at Lore Perfumery. The stories are beautiful, the scents are so evocative and we love that each fragrance really captures a time and a place. And as Father’s Day is fast approaching, it occurred to us that Eight and Bob really is the perfect gift for dad. […]
Organic, biodynamic, natural, developed by a chemist…the claims for Dr. Hauschka sound amazing but we know what you really want to know, does it actually work? One of the first things we are asked by customers in our store is “what do you use?” Our customers want to know what cleanser we use, the order […]
Jade chatted with Fiona from Orchids & Peonies about all things fragrance! We just love this blog post Fiona put together, have a read below! x Perfume 101 With Jade from Lore Perfumery If there is an area in beauty that I have really enjoyed experiencing and exploring as of it late, it is fragrance. […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Obviously Jade and I have the same mum, so my Q&A is about celebrating Mother’s Day with my 8 year old son, Charlie! 💕 What is your favourite memory of celebrating Mother’s Day with Charlie? Last year Charlie was so sweet. He let me sleep in, made me a beautiful card with […]
TOP 10 MOTHER’S DAY PERFUMES 1. Goldfield and Banks – Southern Bloom Parfum Extract 100ml $249 2. Eight and Bob – Annicke 2 Eau de Parfum 100ml $264 3. Fragonard – Emilie Eau de Parfum 60ml $150 4. Acqua di Parma – Peonia Nobile Eau de Parfum 50ml $167/ 100ml $239 5. Frapin – 1270 […]
🌼 Mother’s Day is fast approaching and to make things super easy for spoiling Mum this year we have put together our first ever GIFT GUIDE! 💜 Our guide is 19 pages jam packed full of information! Stories from the Mums of Lore, gift ideas for any type of Mum and so much more. It […]
TOP 10 AUTUMN PERFUMES 1. Mihan Aromatics – Mikado Bark Eau de Parfum100ml $190 2. Orto Parisi – Bergamask Parfum Extract 50ml $286 3. Carner Barcelona – Tardes Eau de Parfum 50 ml $154/ 100ml $220 4. Lubin – Black Jade Eau de Parfum 100ml $299 5. Acqua di Parma – Ginepro di Sardegna Eau […]
Our team tried our Salt By Hendrix best sellers and this is what happened! If you haven’t come across the Salt by Hendrix range you need to get into it! We love this gorgeous, playful range from Sydney. All made by hand using completely natural ingredients that nourish your body and your soul. Embracing the finest […]
It is International Women’s Day 2019 and as a business run and owned by women we thought a Q&A blog would be a bit of fun for you all to get to know us. We honestly couldn’t have done anything at Lore without the help of our amazing girl gang and we thank our lucky […]
You’ve probably heard already about how scent is so closely linked with memory. Remember that perfume your mum wore as you were growing up? Or the smells from your grandparents’ house? Or even the smell of your favourite childhood food? How about the first perfume you bought when you were 15 years old and drenched […]
So we’ve made it out of the 2018 and if you’re anything like me (and everyone that I know) December involved being insanely busy whilst getting merry in the evening more nights than not. Then January and February involved continued indulgence – afternoon wines in the sun that turn into gorgeous summer evenings of more […]
The top 10 perfumes for Valentine’s Day 2019. 1. Fragonard – Reine des Coeurs 50ml EDP $135 2. Carner Barcelona – Besos 50ml EDP $154 3. Goldfield and Banks – Southern Bloom 100ml Parfum $249 4. Eight and Bob – Nuit de Megève 100ml EDP $264 5. Eight and Bob – Annicke 1 100ml EDP […]
Hi Sara, thanks so much for your time. We absolutely love the Carner Barcelona range here at Lore Perfumery and wanted to get to know a little bit more about you and your incredible brand with a quick q & a… What are your earliest and most fond memories with fragrance from childhood? I was […]
Make sure you have read FRAGRANCE 101 PART 1 – Click here to read first What are fragrance notes? How to wear perfume? Now that we’ve covered the foundations of fragrance types, lets go a little deeper into the world of perfume. In this post, we’re delving into the notes, the way fragrance is composed […]
Call me a hippie but I love crystals. In my room, on my window sill, strategically placed to create good vibes around the house, in my jewellery and pockets. The list goes on. And so it now involves my beauty regime too. Didn’t you know that beauty and wellness go hand in hand in 2019?! […]
Frapin’s 1270 Juliette has a Gun’s Lady Vengeance Nasomatto’s Narcotic V Nasomatto’s Black Afgano Goldfield and Banks’ Pacific Rock Moss Orto Parisi’s Terroni Juliette has a Gun’s Sunny Side Up Frapin’s The Orchid Man Eight and Bob Acca Kappa’s Black Pepper and Sandalwood The list is out, we have our official top 10 fragrances from […]
Lore’s Christmas Wish List Christmas is just around the corner! At Lore, we love the festive season…spoiling the people you love as well as yourself. Getting excited and sending some pretty big hints about what we’re eyeing off this year, we’ve put together some of our Christmas Wish Lists. Stay tuned as we roll the […]
Rock Star fragrances…pairing your scent to your gig ? Certain things just naturally go together – cheese and wine, rum and coke, ice cream and milo ?….right?! So why not pair your fragrance to certain moments in time? Two of the most evocative experiences are music and scent so it makes sense to pair the two! Clea, our […]
While its all a bit of fun, we delve into your horoscopes general characteristics and then pair them to complementing fragrances in our extensive range. Let the stars guide you to your next perfume… Aries – The first sign of the zodiac – loud, passionate and full of life. The effervescence of a child, […]
What is the difference between Eau De Toilette and Eau De Parfum? Perfume, scent, fragrance, cologne – it can get a little confusing and be a bit daunting, right? Sometimes we think we’re using the right terminology and we’re on completely different pages. That’s totally OK though – that’s our job at Lore to take the stress […]
Seaweed. While it causes us a mini-heart-attack when we mistake it for a deadly fish, this sea plant receives far more appreciation in the beauty world! For years, seaweed has been used as a skin food, and is a welcome addition to any beauty product. From spirulina to seaweed flakes, the beauty world are huge […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re sick of lamenting the cold winter from under 10 layers of blankets and endless cups of tea. It’s almost unfair that winter has to last for a whole season, with the only relief coming in the forms of heaters, snuggling up inside or soaking in a steaming bath tub. […]
It’s official, we can no longer use our ‘Winter Is Coming’ memes – as winter has well and truly hit! The season of mulled wine, cosying by a fire (or, you know, portable heater) and complaining about the lack in sun is here. Regardless of whether you have a love or hate relationship with this […]
As a beginner in the fragrance world, working at Lore Perfumery has taught me a great deal about the art of niche perfume. I now understand, you cannot ever have enough facial masks, and that having a different scent for day and night is one of the most alluring accessories of them all. I’ve also […]
To find out what ‘fragrance personality’ you have follow this link to download our fun quiz! Mostly E’s = You love a cold beer in a dive bar listening to your favourite band play live. You want something unique and different, you hate having the same thing as everyone else. We’re going a little grungier […]
To find out what ‘fragrance personality’ you have follow this link to download our fun quiz! Mostly Ds = So you’re looking for the perfect scent for the big day. Or you’re just a romantic at heart and after a fragrance that makes you feel as beautiful and feminine as the blushing bride! Uber feminine and […]
To find out what ‘fragrance personality’ you have follow this link to download our fun quiz! Mostly Cs = Bold and strong, you want a fragrance that makes an entrance. This is the realm of feminine yet powerful. You love culture and romance, and also have a penchant for the finer things in life. Your […]
To find out what ‘fragrance personality’ you have follow this link to download our fun quiz! Mostly Bs = You’re dreaming of summer, holidays and beach adventures! You love a pristine white beach, lying out in the sun, relaxing in clear blue waters and wearing no shoes for days on end. You love a warm […]
To find out what ‘fragrance personality’ you have follow this link to download our fun quiz! Mostly As = You want a fragrance that you can wear as your signature scent – something not too overpowering to wear day to day, but transitions well to night. You like something gentle, clean and feminine. We have chosen […]
The Madara Oil-To-Milk Scrub is described as an oil based cleanser that softens and renews skin, without stripping away its natural moisture. Once applied, the formula melts into a delicate milk, rinsing off to reveal smoother and brighter skin. I will admit, when I first squeezed the product onto my palm, it did come out […]
When the eye meets the nose. Olfactive Studio was created by Celine Verleure in September 2011. After working extensively in the perfume world, Celine launched a blog as the beginning of her new creative project. This blog was a means to communicate with her audience, speak to the people about what fragrances were yet to […]
Happy International Women’s Day! Inspired by the day and all of the wonderful women surrounding us, we picked our favourite scents to celebrate. And a big shout out to all of the sassy and fabulous women we work alongside, to our gorgeous ladies who shop with us and all of the amazing women that play […]
Diving deep into the world of French niche perfume brand Histoires de Parfums – this collection of perfumes, launched in the year 2000 originally focused on different decades and introduced to different characters of the literary world. From the incredible imagination of Gerald Ghislain, Histoires de Parfums is an olfactive library telling stories of famous […]
So whether you’ve got a special little Valentine that you’re looking to spoil, a friend that you’re wanting to pep up or you just want to indulge in self gifts (the best kind right?) here is my list of the sexiest scents for V Day! Frapin 1270 – Frapin make the best cognac in the […]
2018 is here and I have the top 3 products to get your skin back on track, after the silly season! Hydration! Your skin needs it, especially if, like me, you over indulged during the past month. My top pick for when my skin is looking dull and feeling dehydrated is the Madara SOS Hydra […]
Ever wondered what a Thunderstorm smells like? Or Kitten Fur? Or a Watermelon Lollipop? Well we’ve got you covered with the fragrance library by Demeter. Created in 1996, Demeter was born out of a desire to capture the beautiful smells of nature, hence their namesake Demeter the Greek Goddess of Agriculture. The first three scents […]
If you’ve not experienced this beautiful perfume house then you’re missing out… Fragonard, named after the famous painter was founded in Grasse over a century ago by Eugene Fuchs. As the business continued to grow it was passed from father to son and eventually to the daughters Agnes and Francoise who are currently at the […]
After working in the beauty industry for years, my bathroom shelf treasures tend to rotate while I delight in trying all of the new and amazing products out there. My current list of faves include – Nasomatto Narcotic V – my favourite overtly sexy, floral fragrance. Mainly worn at night as the tuberose is intense […]
How weird is it when things just fall into place and everything around you starts happening serendipitously? After working at the iconic Kleins Perfumery together, Jade and I started a normal conversation one summery day which ended in us discussing what would happen if we were to open our own store and take over the […]
Spring is here finally! And to celebrate, let’s talk about updating your fragrance wardrobe. Now here at Lore Perfumery we are all about no rules when it comes to fragrance, but it’s also nice to get into the spring spirit and lighten things up a little in the fragrance department. Maybe go something a little […]
