The Colors of Plants

We know the invisibility of scent can make it difficult to imagine what something might smell like, so we've been amusing ourselves by translating our formulas into visually accurate color maps inspired by the 1902 book Color Problems.

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Emily L'Ami
Be Surprised by Yourself

'By keeping on being what we most intimately are, we can continually redefine ourselves, so that we become what we have not been able to be. If we live this way, we surprise ourselves.' 

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Emily L'Ami
Your Personal Atmosphere

We are all atmospheres, a weather system of feelings & experiences bumping up against one another & the world. While we can't necessarily change the prevailing winds, we can shape our personal ambiance. 

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Emily L'Ami
Success is a Calm Nervous System

I came across this idea somewhere last year, and it's stuck with me. We all have a list of things we'd like to achieve in 2024, a personal concept of success. But if getting there comes at the expense of feeling good, is it worth it?

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Emily L'Ami
Keep the Channel Open

‘There is a vitality, a life force, an energy translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.’

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Emily L'Ami
Everyone is a Moon

For the past few months, all I can think about is the Moon. What does its primal pull, comforting presence, & magnetic mysteries smell like? And how can I bring it to life in a perfume?

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Emily L'Ami