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People Don’t Buy What They Need!

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We have heard it said that people don’t buy what they need!, they buy what they want….

Now this may be the case for some very rare and lucky individuals in the World…

However for the rest of us mere mortals, there are certain things that we must take into consideration before buying what we want… not least of which is our bank balance.

Having said that, when we do have a choice, as most of us at one time or another do – then we very rarely buy what we need – we buy what we want.

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So, when we do have the wonderful opportunity to choose, especially something for someone we love or something very special for ourselves (and yes we do deserve it)

Then make sure that whatever you choose is like you, unique, special and worth waiting for…

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Coco Chanel – The Reason Why We Love Niche Perfume

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Is Coco Chanel one of the reasons why we love Niche Perfume?

If asking is the founder one of the most famous brands in the world, one of the reasons why we love Niche, Artisan, Boutique or Indie Perfume is not a  contradiction in terms?

Then I don’t know what is……

By definition the words Niche, Artisan, Boutique or Indie, describe a product that is different, created by smaller, independently owned brands, in some cases artisan products are handmade in-house, and are described as original and creative.

There has been quite a lot of discussion lately about the definitions and distinction between the use and meaning of the words niche, indie, boutique and artisan perfume brands, but that is a topic for a later post.

For the moment let us just say that they are used to describe a Creation or Collection of Perfumes in PAIRFUM London’s case, that make you stand out from the crowd, something that is unique and will not be found in every drugstore, airport and supermarket.

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Why then you may ask would we think that Coco Chanel could be one of the reasons why we love Niche, Artisan, Boutique or Indie Perfumes?

Well, in her own inimitable words – “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel

There are many other Coco Chanel quotes, that we can point to that show us examples of how that unique Lady wanted us to – “Be who you are, not what the world wants you to be.” – Coco Chanel

She quite rightly pointed out that “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening”. – Coco Chanel

She also said that the – “The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” – Coco Chanel

I would add that “The best Perfume in the World is the one that smells amazing on you, so don’t be afraid to try, search for the things that make you the original you were born to be”. – Huib Maat

So as this creator of fashion also said – “If you want to be original, be ready to be copied.” – Coco Chanel

One of my favourite quotes from her for a host of reasons is – “The best things in life are free. The second-best are very expensive.”

With this in mind and when you are next searching for the something special for yourself or for that someone special – “Be Your Authentic Self” – Huib Maat

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Smile Infectious Perfume Happy

Smile – It is Infectious!

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Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner
and someone saw my grin.
When he smiled I realized
I’d passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile,
then I realized its worth.
A single smile, just like mine
could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin,
don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start an epidemic quick,
and get the world infected!

Smile Infectious Fragrance Happy Girl

This poem that promotes the positivity of smiling is sometimes attributed to the late great Spike Milligan, whether it was written by him or by Karen McLendon-Laumann, we would be delighted to hear from anyone who can confirm the author.

Well, who ever it was that wrote this lovely little ditty, the poem does exactly what it is telling us to do – It makes us SMILE…………

So from everyone here at PAIRFUM London for 2019 we wish you Miles and Miles of Smiles, enough to spread around the World and infect it.

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Twelve Days Of Christmas Is Not Yet Finished

The Twelve Days of Christmas!

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We have all heard or heard of the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas,

This period over Christmas is also known as Twelvetide, where “Christmas Day” is considered the “First Day of Christmas” and the Twelve Days are the 25th of December to the 6th of January (Old Christmas Day).

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Most people look forward to Christmas and spending time with their family, but it is a busy and often a hectic time of year..

 

So if you do find yourself getting stressed out about it, as we all do at times….

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Just spare a thought for the unfortunate person in the song – The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

What! between getting a Pear Tree, that needs pruning and watering, with a Partridge that needs feeding….

To Two Turtle Doves, Three French Hens, Four Calling Birds, by day four you already have an aviary to look after.. and you have not even got the Turkey yet!

Then just when you think that things may be slowing down on the avian side, because after all you had received – Five Golden Rings…

It was just a case of them lulling you into a false sense of security…..

Along comes.. you may already have guessed where this is going… Yes, that right  – Six Geese a Laying…

Just when you think it can’t get any better! – Seven Swans a Swimming arrive on the scene – hopefully not in your garden pond….

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Now hold on to your hats, because if you thought you had sorted out all the feeding, cleaning, and housing of half the avian population..

Eight Maids a Milking arrive… milking what we don’t know? but it will mean an extra eight people for dinner…

By now, any sensible person would have moved house, gone on holiday or simply broken off the engagement….

However in the case of true love, Nine Ladies Dancing arrived and had to be added to the guest list for Christmas Dinner.

Along with – Ten Lords a Leaping, Eleven Pipers Piping, 12 Drummers Drumming, at this stage the aviary is starting to look like a place of sanctuary

So however or where ever you plan to spend The Twelve Days of Christmas this year….

PAIRFUM London, wish you peace, happiness, patience and lots of restfull sleep xx

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The Twelve Days of Christmas:

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Just spare a thought for the unfortunate person in the song – The Twelve Days of Christmas

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12 Days Of Christmas Is Not Yet Finished

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What is Art? Is Perfume Art?

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Is Perfume Art ?

Are Home Fragrance and Skin Care also Art?

The English Oxford dictionary defines art as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.”. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination, especially in the production of aesthetic objects.” What is Art?, what do you think it is and how would you go about describing it.

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Leo Tolstoy said that “Art is not, as the metaphysicians say, the manifestation of some mysterious idea of beauty or God; it is not, as the aesthetical physiologists say, a game in which man lets off his excess of stored-up energy; it is not the expression of man’s emotions by external signs; it is not the production of pleasing objects; and, above all, it is not pleasure; but it is a means of union among men, joining them together in the same feelings, and indispensable for the life and progress toward well-being of individuals and of humanity”.

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So when we create something whether it is in the kitchen, workshop, class room, craft room or garden. We are as Oscar Wilde said taking part in the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known. If this is the case, then what we create is not only important for our own well-being but for the health and well being of the people and World around us.

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Can A Product Be Art?

When does a mere product become a piece of art or an item of beauty?

“When science meets ingenuity. When creative invention and relentless research ignite a trend. When quality is pride of product. When a woman feels beauty in herself and a desire for life’s little luxuries is fulfilled.” – Huib Maat, in house Perfumer at PAIRFUM London.

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Excerpt from Leo Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’
(1896 – translated by Aylmer Maude (1900):

“… In order correctly to define art, it is necessary, first of all, to cease to consider it as a means to pleasure and to consider it as one of the conditions of human life.”

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For most of us, our gardens, homes, rooms or work spaces are a canvas that we create and re-create over time.

It is an expression of how we see ourselves and how we wish to live. We use colour, texture, light and space to design and define the space around us.

By adding a ‘Perfumed Candle’ or a ‘Reed Diffuser’ you are also able to add a truly multi-sensorial experience to your life’s ‘Work of Art’ or ‘Art Work’.

PAIRFUM London’s Works of Art are available for sale in our online boutique.

Enjoy the Art in your home!

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PERFUME FOR CHRISTMAS

Do you intend to buy, have you bought? or would you like someone to buy you Perfume for Christmas?

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It would appear that there is a perfect time to do just about everything and anything, and this is especially true when it comes to buying something…

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December is the most important month for fragrance Lovers…

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It is estimated that approximately 60% of all Perfumes sales, takes place in the 31 days of December

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So if you have not already started your Christmas shopping, or you are just making a list and checking it twice…

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The the one thing you can be sure of is – getting someone you love a wonderful Perfume for Christmas is a perfect gift xx

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What Is The Perfume of A ROSE

If you were asked – What Is The Perfume of A ROSE?

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Could you describe it?

There is something beautifully timeless about a Rose Perfume

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More than any other flower, why is it that most people feel an urge to smell roses when they see them?

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If you were asked , would you be able to describe what a Rose smell like?

Would you be surprised to learn that – the colour of the Rose is strongly correlated with the rose smell!

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Or that generally, roses with the best scents have darker colours, more petals, and thick or velvety petals.

However, few of us know what is responsible for this enchanting scent…

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Well like most things in Life – things are not always as straight forward as they appear..

There are over 300 natural chemicals that go into creating the scent we Love….

Yet amazingly… it is only four of them in the rose oil that produce the majority of the fragrance…

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If you are looking for a Wonderful Rose Perfume for your Home, or as a Gift this Christmas …

PAIRFUM London has the Perfect one for you xx

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Need to Add Some Sparkle

When you need to add some sparkle to your day…

Sparkle in Your Life

 

PAIRFUM’s Pink Grapefruit is the perfect Perfume..

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Fresh, Sparkling, Invigorating & Clean…

A vibrant Pink Grapefruit fragrance with the added complexity of Mandarine, Lime and Bergamot.

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Floral notes of Jasmin and Lily lend a feminine touch.

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Deep sophistication comes from a Sandalwood Accord in the base note.

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To discover this Wonderful Note

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What about a ‘Pay it Forward’ Gift This Christmas?

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Would you be interested in, or like to know more about a ‘Pay it Forward’ Gift This Christmas?

 

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If you were asked to give – A Helping Hand At Christmas, what would you do?

PAIRFUM London are planning to work with a Charity, that ‘Pays it Forward’ this Holiday Season

We plan to offer our Classic Cube 100ml Reed Diffusers in Rich Spices at a Special price…

We will then give £5.00 from every product sold to a registered / recognised Charity, to help provide a Hot Meal, Warm Bed, or A Toy to place under the tree.

Would you like to be part of or take part in a ‘Pay it Forward Christmas Gift?

If you do, then please let us know x

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