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The Top Note Newsletter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Top Note | Vol. 22 — Not Everybody’s Cup of Tea

The Top Note | Vol. 22 — Not Everybody’s Cup of...

You don’t need to be everybody’s cup of tea. Vol. 22 reflects on individuality, gift cards, coffee in fragrance, and The Garden discovery experience.

The Top Note | Vol. 22 — Not Everybody’s Cup of...

You don’t need to be everybody’s cup of tea. Vol. 22 reflects on individuality, gift cards, coffee in fragrance, and The Garden discovery experience.