The Perfumer’s Journal
The Perfumer’s Journal brings together reflections, olfactory knowledge and perspectives on materials, composition and fragrance culture from Anthony Marmin.
A space to slow down, to understand, and to feel.
Jasmine in Perfume
Discover jasmine in perfumery, from Grandiflorum and Sambac to its floral, green, fruity and indolic facets.
Vetiver in Perfume
Discover vetiver in perfumery, from its earthy and woody character to the differences between Haitian, Javanese and Indian vetiver.
Al-Kindi: The roots of Modern Perfumery
Discover Al-Kindi’s contribution to the history of perfumery through his ninth-century writings on aromatic preparations and distillation.
Perfume in Arabic Literature and Poetry
Explore how musk, ambergris and other fragrant materials appear in classical Arabic poetry as expressions of memory, presence and sensory imagery.
Bergamot in Perfume
Discover bergamot in perfumery, from its citrus, green and floral facets to the brightness and contrast it brings to a composition.
Kannauj and the Tradition of Attar
Discover Kannauj and its living tradition of attar-making, from the deg-bhapka method to the craft and knowledge passed through generations.
Understanding Olfactory Fatigue
Everything you should know about olfactory fatigue to understand why you can’t smell your own perfume.
What is a Tola
Discover the Tola's legacy in perfumery, from its origins to standardizing attar bottle sizes. Learn how it harmonizes mass and volume in attar crafting.
Saffron in Perfumery
Discover saffron in perfumery, from its dry, spicy and hay-like character to its cultivation, processing and role within a composition.
Centifolia Rose in Perfumery
Discover Centifolia rose in perfumery, from its soft, honeyed floral character to its historic connection with Grasse and French perfumery.
Frankincense in Perfumery
Discover frankincense in perfumery, from its resinous, citrus and mineral facets to the different characters revealed through distillation and extraction.
The Somali Dabqaad: A Traditional Incense Burner
Discover the Somali dabqaad, a traditional incense burner used to scent homes and clothing through the ritual of uunsi.
Camphor in Perfumery
Discover camphor in perfumery: its cool, dry and aromatic character, and the contrast it creates with woods, resins and oud.
Lavender & Lavandin: A Tale of Scent and Origin
Discover the difference between lavender and lavandin in perfumery, and the personal story behind Madame Suzanne by Anthony Marmin.
Taif Rose in Perfumery
Discover Taif rose in perfumery: its bright floral character, cultivation in western Saudi Arabia, and distinctive place within Arabian fragrance culture.
Patchouli in Perfumery
Discover patchouli in perfumery, from its earthy and woody character to the way origin, distillation and ageing shape its scent.
Artisanal Perfumery
Discover the meaning of artisanal perfumery and the philosophy behind our handmade creations at Maison Anthony Marmin.