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The Perfumer’s Notebook

A NICHE PERFUME BLOG BY WALES PERFUMERY

Welcome to The Perfumer’s Notebook. Wales Perfumery’s niche perfume blog, written by perfumer Louise Smith from her lab in Monmouthshire. Here you’ll find fragrance guides, perfumer’s notes, the stories behind our scents, Wales Perfumery news and events, and an honest exploration of the world of niche perfume.

Whether you’re new to artisan fragrance or a lifelong collector, pull up a chair. There’s always something worth exploring.

Cis-3-Hexenol: Cut Grass in Niche Perfumery

9 March 2026 13:07

Wales Perfumery at Downing Street

3 March 2026 16:39

A Perfume Making Experience for Two: When Individual Journeys Meet

24 February 2026 14:14

Bergamot in niche perfumery

12 February 2026 14:02

Wales Perfumery at Spring Fair 2026: A Fragrant Adventure at the NEC

6 February 2026 14:59

Fragrance Layering: How to make your scent last all day

28 January 2026 16:06

What are citrus scents? A perfumer’s guide to citrus in niche fragrance

21 January 2026 11:31

Wales Perfumery Cardiff Pop-Up – December 2025

2 December 2025 10:48

Vetiver in Niche Perfumery

1 December 2025 15:58

Understanding fragrance concentrations: A perfumer’s guide to Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne

28 November 2025 09:28