Isabelle's Blog

The Legend of the Passion Flower (Passiflora)

The Passion Flower has always fascinated Bermudians and visitors alike. It’s color, intricate shape and many parts explain why. I think it also has a very distinct fruity smell of grapes and garden...

Why is my perfume getting darker?

With time perfume ages and becomes oxidized. You should carefully keep your perfume in a cool and dark place so that it can last a good 3-5 years. Most perfumes are quite stable and will last a few...

Why is Lili Bermuda a rare perfume?

Why is LILI BERMUDA a rare perfume? Because our perfumes are only made in very small batches and only sold in Bermuda either through our stores or through an exclusive few stores around our Island....

What is the difference between perfumery and aromatherapy?

Perfumery is a work of art through which we blend essential oils together to express a beautiful symphony for your nose. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for the purpose of wellness. Aroma...

Why are some perfumes so expensive and others so cheap?

Perfume is a work of art, where an artist creates a unique blend of emotions for you to enjoy. You can compare this with a lovely painting: some artists commend much higher prices than others, not ...

Why don’t you use local flowers?

Many of us have this romantic idea that all was much better done back in the olden days….the reality is that we really got better at doing many things with the advancement of knowledge, science and...

All these names, what do they mean?

What is the difference between Cologne, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Perfume? We name a fragrance “Cologne”, “Eau de Toilette”, “Eau de Parfum” and “Perfume”, depending on the concentration o...

How do you distinguish between top-middle-base notes?

Perfumers explain their fragrance with the image of a pyramid with the most volatile smells as “top” notes to the least volatile ones as the “base” notes (often also called the “dry-down”). Usually...