The Art of Sensual Living

Stories on scent, intimacy, and desire — where ancient ritual meets modern science. We explore Cleopatra's beauty secrets, the botanicals behind our formulas, the psychology of attraction, and how to bring more presence and pleasure to everyday life.

What the Egyptians knew about wearing scent by the hour
history

What the Egyptians knew about wearing scent by the hour

Egyptian temples burned specific scents at specific hours. What that practice was for, what research since has found,...
HOW A FRAGRANCE BECOMES A SIGNATURE SCENT
desire

HOW A FRAGRANCE BECOMES A SIGNATURE SCENT

What if your scent lingered long after you were gone? From a 3,000-year-old Egyptian love poem to the...