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The Top Note | Vol. 13 — Holiday Lights & the Joy of Giving

The Top Note | Vol. 13 — Holiday Lights & the J...

Holiday memories have a scent of their own. In this edition of The Top Note, we reflect on childhood Christmas lights, quiet joy, and the beauty of giving—featuring Taliaferro Gift...

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The Top Note | Vol. 13 — Holiday Lights & the J...

Holiday memories have a scent of their own. In this edition of The Top Note, we reflect on childhood Christmas lights, quiet joy, and the beauty of giving—featuring Taliaferro Gift...

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The Top Note | Vol. 12 — You’re Evolving

The Top Note | Vol. 12 — You’re Evolving

A short note for evolving people. This week’s Top Note reflects on growth, sacred small-batch fragrance, and the quiet beauty of becoming who you’re meant to be.

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The Top Note | Vol. 12 — You’re Evolving

A short note for evolving people. This week’s Top Note reflects on growth, sacred small-batch fragrance, and the quiet beauty of becoming who you’re meant to be.

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The Top Note | Vol. 11 — A Sacred Scent & a Soft Heart

The Top Note | Vol. 11 — A Sacred Scent & a Sof...

A winter reflection on softness and sacred love, featuring Spikenard, one of the most spiritually significant fragrances in history, and a reminder to keep your heart warm.

The Top Note | Vol. 11 — A Sacred Scent & a Sof...

A winter reflection on softness and sacred love, featuring Spikenard, one of the most spiritually significant fragrances in history, and a reminder to keep your heart warm.

The Top Note | Vol. 10 — Victory in the Air

The Top Note | Vol. 10 — Victory in the Air

A poetic encounter with Jesus, a Juneteenth fragrance inspired by breakthrough, and a citrus-bright reminder that victory really is in the air as we enter the holiday season.

The Top Note | Vol. 10 — Victory in the Air

A poetic encounter with Jesus, a Juneteenth fragrance inspired by breakthrough, and a citrus-bright reminder that victory really is in the air as we enter the holiday season.

The Top Note | Vol. 9 — Fragrance of Family

The Top Note | Vol. 9 — Fragrance of Family

A Thanksgiving reflection on family, fragrance, and the moments that shape us. Featuring our Juneteenth scent “Amen,” a Black history aroma spotlight, and a special community shout-out.

The Top Note | Vol. 9 — Fragrance of Family

A Thanksgiving reflection on family, fragrance, and the moments that shape us. Featuring our Juneteenth scent “Amen,” a Black history aroma spotlight, and a special community shout-out.

The Top Note | Vol. 8 — Love Ballad

The Top Note | Vol. 8 — Love Ballad

A love story, a Juneteenth scent called Reparations, a royal wedding fragrance detail, and a heartfelt thank you to our Scented Social guests — Love Ballad celebrates how scent, memory,...

The Top Note | Vol. 8 — Love Ballad

A love story, a Juneteenth scent called Reparations, a royal wedding fragrance detail, and a heartfelt thank you to our Scented Social guests — Love Ballad celebrates how scent, memory,...