SuperFeast Podcast #134 Cygnet Perfumery and The Purity of Scent with Sondrine Kehoe
Sondrine Kehoe's love affair with scent and botanicals came into being at a very young age. Kindled by childhood curiosity; Mixing flowers, honey, and alcohol to make her first perfume. What started as a creative outlet has now grown into a successful regenerative business. Cygnet Perfumery creates the most divine collection of handcrafted botanical extrait de parfum's and regenerative skincare, made in limited and small batches using sustainable sources and methods. Whether it be a parfum or skincare, Sondrine only uses the most carefully considered natural ingredients ( no synthetic fragrances or endangered plants), the process of creation is slow and intentional, with every extrait de parfum released exclusively in limited batches. Listening to Sondrine talk about the alchemical creation process of her potent products; It becomes clear that Cygnet Perfumery is a business centred around integrity and conscious practices. Sondrine's devotion and attention to every aspect of creating these divine bottles of joy for our most primal sense are admirable and something worth celebrating. This conversation is heart and soul-worthy and will teach you a lot about the art of botanical perfumery. Tune in to hear Tahnee and Sondrine discuss botanical formulation, conscious business, the power of scent, essential oils, motherhood, birth, midwifery, and so much more.
Tahnee and Sondrine discuss:
-Botanical perfumery
-How we experience smell.
-The skin microbiome.
-What is regenerative skincare?
-Skincare ingredients.
-The golden age of perfumery.
-Native Australian botanicals.
-Aromatherapy and oil guidelines.
-Home birth and midwifery.
-Why the scent of parfum changes over time.
Resources:
IFRA Perfume Body cygnetperfumery.com.au Cygnet Perfumery Instagram
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