Re: [Natural_Perfumers_Guild] A perfumers plight in Grasse

[Guest guest]

Everyone: wrote me that the perfume Fleur No. 1 listed

as 100% botanical contains some aromachemicals, such as

exaltolide. I was unaware of this. It seems in Europe, this is

considered a natural perfume, but it is not by NPG standards. I

do applaud for accepting membership as an Associate when

she applied to the Guild, being aware of the potential problems

with trying to have " two " lines. She does have a natural perfume

in the works, and I believe it is called Narcotic Flowers.

Anya McCoy

http://AnyasGarden.com

http://PerfumeClasses.com

http://NaturalPerfumers.com

[Guest guest]

I wish I could jump ship from regular life and responsibilities and follow

my heart, or nose to Grasse and beyond. Life is a frustrating cocktail of

what we were meant to do, what we need to do and what we must do. I only

hope that natural perfumery remains an avenue open to all regardless of how

old they are when they embark on the most fragrant path..

[Guest guest]

Hello... in my humble opinion, life will always be open to whatever we wish to

do. And if one really wishes to follow their dreams, they can. But doing so

sometimes requires a high price and one that may not be overly comfortable. I

gave up everything to do what i'm doing- and I have had heartache over some of

those things... but without doing that- none of this would have been possible.

But we can also dream from wherever we are... dreaming doesn't have to be time

or place oriented. And part of why I am doing this Grasse adventure, is for all

the people who can't... so at least they can do it vicariously.

Wishing you all the best in everything... and keep dreaming! xoxo

[Guest guest]

Thank you Anya for your support and encouragement in regard to my love of

naturals. Sorry if there was a misunderstanding regarding Fleur No1.

I will be announcing a limited launch of an all natural fragrance today....

this is a perfume that I have revisited from my first collection that existed

prior to attending school in Grasse. At that time, I worked ONLY with naturals,

and this perfume was one of 4 that I had launched when I worked in that context.

So it is exciting to bring it out to share again- and especially with those of

you who are strictly adhering the the pure natural approach to this artform. I

will announce later today... Euro time zone. xoxo

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your thoughtful words and encouragement, You're so

insightful! I guess you could feel the longing I have, not only to produce

something fine, but to go wherever to make those dreams come true. I wish

you unlimited success in your life and the joy of seeing your dreams

realized.

love, Isis

[Guest guest]

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> Hello... in my humble opinion, life will always be open to whatever we wish to

do. And if one really wishes to follow their dreams, they can. But doing so

sometimes requires a high price and one that may not be overly comfortable. I

gave up everything to do what i'm doing- and I have had heartache over some of

those things... but without doing that- none of this would have been possible.

But we can also dream from wherever we are... dreaming doesn't have to be time

or place oriented. And part of why I am doing this Grasse adventure, is for all

the people who can't... so at least they can do it vicariously.

> Wishing you all the best in everything... and keep dreaming! xoxo

>

Well said .

I really appreciate how you have shared your journey with " us " , including all

the hardships. You have chosen to have your life become an open book (of sorts)

with your perfumery adventure and you have shared the excitement and joy of your

dreams well. I wish you the ultimate in success and will support you in my

heart, and with sharing your story --and your perfumes, when I can ;-)

Keeping our dreams alive!

Ragna