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The Top Note Newsletter

The Top Note | Vol. 28 — Different Rhythm, Same Song

The Top Note | Vol. 28 — Different Rhythm, Same...

Vol. 28 reflects on artistic identity, meaningful silence, and the storytelling power behind fragrance, featuring Reparations from The Taliaferro Juneteenth Collection.

The Top Note | Vol. 28 — Different Rhythm, Same...

Vol. 28 reflects on artistic identity, meaningful silence, and the storytelling power behind fragrance, featuring Reparations from The Taliaferro Juneteenth Collection.

The Top Note | Vol. 27 — I Am a Perfumer

The Top Note | Vol. 27 — I Am a Perfumer

Vol. 27 reflects on identity, craftsmanship, and the meaning behind being a perfumer — paired with a guided scent discovery experience.

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The Top Note | Vol. 27 — I Am a Perfumer

Vol. 27 reflects on identity, craftsmanship, and the meaning behind being a perfumer — paired with a guided scent discovery experience.

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The Top Note | Vol. 26 — They Opened

The Top Note | Vol. 26 — They Opened

Vol. 26 reflects on vulnerability, faith, and the quiet wisdom of hibiscus flowers, alongside the story of Capture and community-driven fragrance creation.

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The Top Note | Vol. 26 — They Opened

Vol. 26 reflects on vulnerability, faith, and the quiet wisdom of hibiscus flowers, alongside the story of Capture and community-driven fragrance creation.

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The Top Note | Vol. 25 — Quiet Strength, Sisterhood & B.E.D

The Top Note | Vol. 25 — Quiet Strength, Sister...

In Vol. 25 of The Top Note, we celebrate the enduring grace of women with Gwendolyn Brooks' powerful words. Featured: B.E.D — fresh, clean luxury with Red Currant, Bergamot, and...

The Top Note | Vol. 25 — Quiet Strength, Sister...

In Vol. 25 of The Top Note, we celebrate the enduring grace of women with Gwendolyn Brooks' powerful words. Featured: B.E.D — fresh, clean luxury with Red Currant, Bergamot, and...

The Top Note | Vol. 24 — Scent, Sisterhood & The Wood

The Top Note | Vol. 24 — Scent, Sisterhood & Th...

Vol. 24 celebrates friendship and conversation, featuring The Wood fragrance, three fragrance gathering ideas for International Women’s Month, and appreciation for those uplifting Black-owned brands.

The Top Note | Vol. 24 — Scent, Sisterhood & Th...

Vol. 24 celebrates friendship and conversation, featuring The Wood fragrance, three fragrance gathering ideas for International Women’s Month, and appreciation for those uplifting Black-owned brands.

The Top Note | Vol. 23 — Knowledge, Luxury & Independence

The Top Note | Vol. 23 — Knowledge, Luxury & In...

Vol. 23 reflects on the power of knowledge and independence, featuring our Independence fragrance, luxury client types, and recent fragrance education with high school students.

The Top Note | Vol. 23 — Knowledge, Luxury & In...

Vol. 23 reflects on the power of knowledge and independence, featuring our Independence fragrance, luxury client types, and recent fragrance education with high school students.