Amyris has a soft, warm, woody/musty aroma and is known as one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses (it has been used for over 4,000 years!). It is believed that God instructed King Solomon to make his temple furniture fr…
The fragrance industry is an amazing one to work in, because unlike many industries, it is not a flash in the pan. People have been utilizing fragrance for centuries and will continue for centuries to come. This is a result of its social and pra…
While we are Fragrance specialists (with certificates to prove it!), the Tijon team is still learning new and fun facts everyday. Smell is such a complex scent that has such a great effect on our day-to-day lives. I will impart upon you the fun…
I will continue Tijon’s Essential Oil of the Week segment with the allspice essential oil. Per usual I will discuss its roots and its benefits so that you can start utilizing all of the amazing things that nature has to offer. Why spend thousan…
The following is a list of some fun things to do in St. Martin from a local, himself. That local is perfumer and Tijon Fragrance Lab and Boutique owner, John Berglund. Berglund left corporate America to open a parfumerie on the beautiful island …
What is Chamomile?
Chamomile oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the flowers of the chamomile plant, which is a very popular flowering plant. There are two different types: Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile. Although the essential …
While Essential Oils seem to be all the rage; fragrance oils are still widely used. Some of the uses below may seem obvious, but others I would never have thought of! Come into Tijon Fragrance Lab and Boutique, where we offer over 300 oils for p…
Essential oils are not really oils
They do not contain the fatty acids required to constitute an actual oil. They are more accurately described as “highly concentrated plant constituents possessing potent medicinal and cosmetic qualities” as wa…
Working in the perfume industry has opened my eyes to the complexities that go into creating a perfume. Before it was simply a wonderful smelling addition to my newest outfit. I didn’t ask any questions, I just spritzed on my favorite celebrity…
Okay, they may be faster and stronger in most cases, but men aren’t always physically dominant. It is proven that women have a keener sense of smell than men. Seeing as smell has the ability to effect our moods, our sense of taste, and our overa…
