The ancient art of botanical perfumery carries the alchemy of scent and of plant magic into today’s world of busy-ness and disconnection. With roots deep in the realm of spirituality and  ritual, of sacred rites and daily healing, of seduction and sensuality, botanical aromatics stir a primal part of ourselves. Scent awakens our instincts, strengthens our spirits, confirms our identity, and opens our imagination.

With today’s capacities for obtaining natural aromatics, we as botanical perfumers now have access to a vast palette of scent profiles, offering the artist, and the market, an incredible array of sophisticated and elegant possibilities.

While aromatherapy blends offer (usually much simpler) therapeutic combinations of essential oils to aid in health and well being, botanical perfume expands beyond this purpose utilizing a much larger range of aromatic materials and composing accords using both traditional and modern methods of blending that utilize alchemy, synergy, sensory intuition and focus, artistic vision, and skill. Perfume for the sake of pleasure, fashion, and experience, versus aromatherapy for the purpose of health benefits.
Although natural perfumes will naturally have aromatherapeutic properties, this is a small part of how and why they are created. Perfumes really are created fully for the smell experience.

I pride myself on creating perfumes with tenacity in mind. I like a perfume that evolves and wears for at least a good few hours or more. Most of my perfumes are made at a strong percentage and with base notes that act as fixatives. That said, in general, botanical fragrances are personal and intimate; they are not meant to enter the room before you; they are meant to walk with you, as your second skin, as your je ne sais quoi. Natural perfumes will vary widely in their wearing time and sillage, depending on the ingredients and the concentration of the perfume, how much you apply, and your personal chemistry - but in general will not have the overwhelm or “stick” that synthetics do. For today's conscious market, this is highly desirable.

CHYPRE; a classic fragrance based on the synergy of oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum, and bergamot. Usually very dramatic and often with a powdery, mossy, feminine undertone. Chypres commonly feature rich floral hearts and varied top notes.
FLORAL: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Neroli. Floral centered compositions.
FOUGERE; An alchemical blend based on the synergy of oakmoss, lavender, and coumarin (ei; hay, clover). Often a masculine or unisex result. Frequently features green variations (see below)
GOURMAND; Foodie, edible, ei; chocolate, honey, spices, coffee, tea, fruits
GREEN: Grassy green, Coniferous green, Citrus peel green, or Herbal green.
ORIENTAL; Amber base, exotic spices, floral and/or citrus top notes. Dramatic and sensual.

I use beeswax in my lip balms and in a few of my perfumes, so you may not consider that vegan.
All of my perfumes are plant based, cruelty-free, 100% natural, sythentic free, petroleum free, phthalate free, and as consciously sourced as possible.
All of my base extracts are from wild harvested plants that I gather myself, and from artisanal tinctures that I make by hand.

I offer a small line of my perfumes for select stockists. They are available here through Etsy Wholesale, or directly via invoice.

My perfumes do best in high end boutique style shops or floral design venues where the customer appreciates natural products and fine art.

Thanks for your interest!

Feel free to learn more about my work at gatherperfume.com

Botanical perfume is sensitive to light and heat. For best results, store your Gather products out of direct light and heat, and they will last you a long time.