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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 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 and some tips and tricks for how to wear […]
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 […]
With halloween just around the corner, we thought what better time to talk horoscopes and match them up with fragrances! 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… […]
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 and confusion out of it and get us on the same page […]
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. A concept born from a love of photography, the fragrances were each individually named, then given to a photographer to interpret. Once the eye had found its inspiration, the perfumer then had the image to work from. A beautiful […]
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 – we are taken through 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 characters, writers, poets and times throughout history. His […]
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 pride themselves on their individuality by bottling singular scents, and they have seriously nailed it. Demeter use minimal ingredients, intending to create the most recognisable and […]
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 […]
