Absolu De Parfums

Over a period of many years, I’ve sought to craft a comprehensive catalogue of fine fragrances made entirely from plants. It’s been a wondrous time of scent discoveries and a feverish immersion in learning what natural aromatics can achieve in perfumery. In time, I reformulated many favourites, as my understanding developed, and I was able to purchase better ingredients and be far more generous with the most expensive materials. My beloved patrons enabled me to invest the majority of profits from sales straight back into the business, in order to improve and refine my art.

Steve and I really wanted the business to be sustainable right from the beginning, so it started very small, and within our limited financial means. Everything was hand-made and totally humble. And, as it evolved, I nurtured it like a seedling by watering it with the very best nutrients (raw materials and premium ingredients) that I could source. A vast amount of research also contributed very strong foundations for every aspect of my studio practice. We decided to keep our packaging pretty minimal, as we wanted the perfumes to hold all the power. We love the idea of “minimum promise – maximum delivery!”. It goes against the tide of so many hyper-glitzy outer covers and packages that contain… well, not much to sing about.

This year I have been very inspired to create many new fragrances. In the tradition of inter-generational perfume houses of the past, I’ve taught my family to compose perfumes and they have also launched their own beautiful plant-based fragrances. And now we need to make way for the new…

Please enjoy our clearance extravangaza. We’re offering discounts of 50% up to 70% on a whole range of beautiful hand crafted and original fragrances. Some are very vintage and others from 2022. All are discontinued, and all delicious!