I was going to put samples up tonight, but I’m going to wait until tomorrow night because I need to get some things done tomorrow without having orders. I did finish the initial draft of the new Amber Incense page. The cart buttons should be up tomorrow for samples. 🙂 Ambre Noir is temporarily out of stock (I’m out of an ingredient, but it is still possible to get it); I think all else will be available.
I’ve been testing two new frangipani absolutes and the differences between them are interesting. One is plumaria rubra that is likely the type called Celadine, and another is plumaria alba that is made mostly from the type called Singapore. Both are strong and heady, but the rubra is sweeter and more floral. The alba has…
I had a chance to test the latest rounds of Gardenia Musk and Reves, though I’m looking forward to trying the samples of Amouage Lyric that arrived in the mail yesterday (need to make time tomorrow!). I’ve been looking at ways to extend the heliotrope note in Reves because heliotropin lasts well through the heart but…
I sent out a few Reves2 samples to testers and have had good feedback so far. I want to send out some more soon, and I’m just wearing it more myself after taking a few days off from it. I’m hoping testers will have some name ideas. I’m working again on the winter scent and…
Today Fireside Intense and Winter Woods are reviewed on Bois de Jasmin. Thank you so much, Victoria! Even though signs of spring are emerging, we still have several more months of cool weather to enjoy smoky woods scents. And on Friday, Jour Ensoleille was reviewed on Fragrant Fanatic. Thanks very much, Sigrun! I’m glad you…
Yin & Ylang is reviewed today on Now Smell This. Thanks so much, Jessica! Also, Tabac Aurea was enthusiastically reviewed by robes08 on Youtube. The Tabac Aurea part comes in at 23:09 but the video has a lot of fun reviews in it. Thank you, Marc-André! Samples and 5 ml of Yin & Ylang have…
I have great news for my customers in the EU! Sonoma Scent Studio is now being carried by the wonderful boutique Sundhaft in Munich, Germany! They are carrying the boutique line of my 34 ml bottles. I can’t ship bottles to Germany or Italy because of customs restrictions, so this will give customers there a…
Will the bottles of Amber Incense be available?
No, I’m shooting for a December release for Amber Incense, but the release date depends on when I can get the natural beta damascone isolate I would like to use in it.
When will samples be available of the Amber Incense?
Hi Tara,
That depends on when I can get the last ingredient I need for it, the natural beta damascone isolate. I’m still waiting on that. I’m using a synthetic for now in my testers as a stand-in; it is less than 1% of the formula but does add something of value. I’m still test sniffing and waiting for that ingredient!
Hi Laurie,
I received my sample scents today and I am love! Not with one, or two, but all three of them! They are better than I imagined. The hype does not do them justice. So now I am left wondering…how long must I wait until the full size bottles become available? Like an impatient lover, I yearn for them now.
Hi Betty,
Glad you loved your samples! Thanks so much for the good news! I’m going to be without help from Nov 11 to Nov 20, so I want to wait until after the 20th to put bottles up. For those interested, Surrender To Chance has decants of nearly all my scents, so that’s another source in the meantime. Thanks!
Thank you very much Laurie, I appreciate your response.