A Letter from Isabelle

January in Bermuda is for me a time of reflection. A time when I rest, read and start preparing for the spring, for the re-birth. I often make fun and say that it is my “hang over” month – waking u...

Do your perfumes contain chemicals?

The chemical question in perfume is always a very touchy one. In Perfumery, we work with by-products of chemistry to start with: essential oils typically are extracted through steam distillation, e...

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...

Meet Pam

How long have you worked at The Perfumery? I have worked here for 23 years - 10 years with the previous owners and 13 years with Isabelle. I feel like I am part of the furniture. What do you love m...

Discover Our Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day is Sunday June 19th. This is the day to celebrate Dad and express your love and gratitude for all that he’s done for you. From your first bike to your first home, Dad has been there. S...

Winter in Bermuda

Let’s get creative…. There is no better place than Bermuda to spend the winter months. I sometimes wonder why the Island is so quiet during this time of the year….it is my favorite time: the sunlig...