Fragrance Blending

One of the unique things about Flourish is the custom blending we offer with our fragrance oils. When I was getting ready to open Flourish I wasn't sure how well this would do, so I ordered about 30 different scents just to get started. One year later, I offer over 60 different scents. I can't believe the delicious combinations that my customers have come up with. I have to say that I do have my favorites (Fig & Amber, Apricot & Fresh Ginger, Bergamot, Vetiver & Leather). I knew that this would take off with women, but I was pleasantly surprised with how well it was received by men. Father's Day was particularly surprising. I had one mom who brought her 13 year old son in, kicking and screaming I am sure, to create something for dad. I knew he was reluctant at first, but after a few sniffs of the bottles he really got into it, even coming up with something quite unique for his dad.

Once you create your scent, you then get to select a perfume bottle for a really custom creation. I have traditional apothecary style bottles, bottles with caps and others with wands. Most styles are available in clear, green or cobalt blue glass bottles. If you are really in love with your scent and can't get enough I also have unscented Aloe Hand and Body Lotion and Shea Body Butter that you can blend with your signature scent for fragrance layering.

There is definitely something exotic about custom blending. The process of blending is very personal and magical. There is definitely an art to it. However, it gives even the most self-described "unartistic" person the feeling of creativity.

Our Perfume Parties are quite special in that they are truly unique. Whether it's a birthday celebration, bachelorette party, girl's night out or just for fun, everyone is given the opportunity to create something unique during a one-on-one session. The fun in creating a scent with your friends is in the sharing of your creations. For adults, this includes a night of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and raffles, as well as private shopping in the store with a special coupon just for guests. For teens/tweens birthday parties, it's all about being a diva. From the moment you enter Flourish guests are greeted with tossed rose petals, balloons, a white carpet, pink passion punch and cupcakes. While each guest is creating a scent the others can be getting a facial mud mask or nail decor.