In the world of fragrances, one of the first choices a brand makes is whether to use a perfume oil or an alcohol-based formula as the carrier for its scent. The indie fragrance world has long been dominated by oil-based offerings, and there are several reasons for this trend.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our intense woody, earthy, resinous fragrance from the Evergreen collection: Sunny Side. I walk you through the inspiration behind the scent and the iterations we created along the way. Read more if you are interested in perfume making or if you love...