by Anya McCoy | Feb 4, 2015 | Anya's Garden Perfumes, natural aromatics, raw materials of perfumery
And they say scented geraniums can’t be grown in Miami! The beautifully-scented Pelargonium geraniums are native to the high, dry desert of South Africa. Minimal rainfall, low humidity, and far from the equator, they flourish there and in many Mediterranian... by Anya McCoy | Mar 8, 2013 | natural perfume, Natural Perfumery Institute, raw materials of perfumery, study perfumery
One of my students posted this recently in the private student forum for the Natural Perfumery Institute. Once enrolled, students enjoy lifetime membership in the forum, which is where they can interact with other students to build up their network and friendships,... by Anya McCoy | Mar 3, 2013 | natural perfume, Natural Perfumery Institute, raw materials of perfumery, study perfumery
Brrr– it’s cold in Miami today so I’m staying inside today working on uploading fresh versions of my perfumery lecture for the Natural Perfumery Institute. Since 2007, I’ve been the only perfumery instructor to offer extra help with the course... by Anya McCoy | Feb 25, 2013 | natural perfume, Natural Perfumers Guild, Natural Perfumery Institute, raw materials of perfumery, study perfumery
Without good ties to the perfumery community, and cooperation in sharing information, we artisan and independent perfumers would be working in a vacuum. I’m fortunate that I have had interactions with thousands in the community since 2002, and close working...