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Pre-Raphaelites – Astarte Syriaca

Posted on October 7, 2012 by The Perfume Mistress

Mystery, lo! betwixt the sun and moon
 Astarte of the Syrians: Venus Queen
Ere Aphrodite was. In silver sheen
 Her twofold girdle clasps the infinite boon
 Of bliss whereof the heaven and earth commune: 
And from her neck’s inclining flower-stem lean
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A Motley Brew .. Tetley Tea Perfume

Posted on April 15, 2011 by The Perfume Mistress

“Tea is water bewitched”  Robert Louis Stevenson Tetley the ‘tea folk’ have launched a Tea inspired fragrance (Tetley-Le Brew) which has many people bemused, .. who wants to smell like a cuppa char!?  Promoted by the fair Tina, the female team … Continue reading →

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A Seductive Soak

Posted on February 12, 2011 by The Perfume Mistress

In honour of St Valentine, why not share a softening soak with your loved one or indulge on your own.  Here is a simple, natural recipe for bathing  to set a romantic mood. You will need: 1 x pint of … Continue reading →

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A Symphony of Scent – Part II

Posted on December 3, 2010 by The Perfume Mistress

Middle Notes Otherwise known as the ‘heart’ or ‘bouquet’ notes, they are more longer lasting than our capricious, fleeting top notes. Unfolding over a few hours, the heart notes impart body, fullness and warmth to a perfume and are the … Continue reading →

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