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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
