Simon Tooley, Etiket brand creator and perfume enthusiast, shares his top fragrance picks for the upcoming fall season. When fall comes around, just like we feel the need to change how we dress, I think we feel the need to change our fragrance. We tend to look to heavier scents; scents with notes of Amber,… Read More
SAVOY STEAM The latest fragrance from Penhaligon’s Savoy Steam is inspired by the first fragrance from Penhaligon’s, Hammam Bouquet, that was created in 1872 by William Penhaligon as a nod to the Turkish baths and saunas that were all the rage in London in that era. Where Hammam Bouquet is exotic, Savoy Steam is fastidiously clean;… Read More
Is it with the first snowfall or those first Christmas lights we see at the neighbours house that makes us stop and think….”NO….it can’t be that time of year already!” We hate to tell you but it is! The holidays are fast approaching and we won’t stress you with a countdown to how many days… Read More
What is a tea fragrance? Did you even know that there were fragrances infused or inspired by tea? I certainly didn’t when I started my journey into scent. We have a few of them at Etiket: Oolong Infini by Atelier Cologne, focuses on blue tea, and Penhaligon’s Malabah, is all about Early Grey tea, but… Read More
Penhaligon’s is known for their original and exceptional fragrances, and is considered a favourite brand amongst modern gentlemen. But, did you know that Penhaligon’s also offers a comprehensive grooming and skin care line just for men? BAYOLEA launched in 2014, is a reformulation of a classic scent from the Penhaligon’s extensive archive. This citrus aromatic… Read More
The change of season is the perfect time to find your next signature scent! As the weather gets cooler, you may want to switch out your light, floral scents for something a bit warmer, heavier and just down right cozy. Here are our top fragrance picks for Fall/Winter 2015: The Italian Way To Vanilla Eau… Read More
This spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow flower, the daffodil. When I smell it, I see yellow. Ostara is a modern version of strong floral scent refreshed with aldehydes and fresh green notes. The opening of Ostara is true to the scent of Daffodils, lush green stems,… Read More
Why a Spring Scents Open House? Aren’t we open to the public all of the time? That was something one of the first customers to drop in yesterday asked. And he had a very valid point. We are always open to the public of course – we are a retail store after all! The idea… Read More
I am often asked what a niche fragrance is. It is easy to give the standard answer, to explain the difference between the kinds of perfumes we carry at Etiket and the ones found in department stores. Niche isn’t better….niche is well….niche. (What is Niche Perfume?) Niche is another way of looking at fragrance. Yes… Read More
Love is in the air! Can you smell it? Around this time of year I like to wear warm, spicy fragrances and Penhaligon’s Lp No.9 fits the bill perfectly. It was created in 1999 for Valentine’s Day and what was first just a fun, flirty and novel fragrance, quickly became a cult classic as people… Read More
Did you know that your sense of smell is the strongest sense tied to memory? With the holiday season around the corner, nows the time to bring back warm festive memories of seasons past with the scents we all associate with the most wonderful time of year! Indulge your senses and fill your home with gorgeous… Read More
It’s that time of year again and British perfume house Penhaligon’s has unveiled their most decadent Holiday Collection yet! These exquisite gift sets are sure to impress any fragrance lover on your list. A selection of Penhaligon’s best-selling fragrances and Bath & Body products, as well as the brand’s more recent launches, including Iris Prima and Vaara are housed… Read More