What is L-O-V-E 🌹

What is L-O-V-E 🌹

This month of February we peel back the mysteries of this human emotion.
The Theory of Smell (Olfaction) - Oo La Lab

The Theory of Smell (Olfaction)

The Theory of Smell (Olfaction). Biologically, how does this work? Well the answer it seems its still not 100% clear. Which is not surprising, considering the mysterious, intangible and evocative nature of aroma.
Gourmande, the fragrance family designed for celebrations

Gourmande, the fragrance family designed for celebrations

Gourmand (Go), the edible note, our most recent addition to the disparate lexicon we call 'fragrance families'. One thing we can agree on is this 'edible' family is addictive, "it makes you hunger in all...
Anosmia explained - Oo La Lab

Anosmia explained

Anosmia explained. Anosmia is a condition, where either by birth or by accident we lose the ability to smell. 
Why smells elicit different emotions between people? - Oo La Lab

Why smells elicit different emotions between people?

Why smells elicit different emotions between people? This is the beauty of the art and science of olfaction. Strictly speaking, no aroma is bad (or good), but rather it is the emotive processing we give...
The Aroma Chemical Brothers

The Aroma Chemical Brothers

Chemicals....the name sounds so synthetic, so harsh. It conjures visions of mad (and often evil) Scientists working in their lair-come-labs almost always purched ontop of a cliff with lighting striking in cross-silhouette. But nature is...
TWO L(I)PS IN TOWN. 1 DAY ONLY

TWO L(I)PS IN TOWN. 1 DAY ONLY

Its always a celebration when we collaborate with Spa Esprit.  Pushing conventions, provoking thought, expressing humanity while always delivering value. With this TWO L(I)PS collab we will be hosting an intimate candle-making workshop among friends.  Oo...
Culture Through Smoke

Culture Through Smoke

The essence of smoke is mystical and evocative and is a fundamental human symbol that crosses all boundaries. The use of Oud oils, wood chips and bakhoors is ancient beyond memorialsince the time of the...
Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne - Oo La Lab

Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne

Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne
Synaesthesia explained - Oo La Lab

Synaesthesia explained

Synaesthesia explained. Synaesthesia is a neurological condition where a blending of senses means that incoming sensory information intended for one sense may actually stimulate another sense or even several other senses.