“The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild has named December Natural Perfume Month in recognition of the growing interest in natural fragrances. The first naturally-perfumed gifts associated with the month of December were those given in Bethlehem of frankincense and myrrh.” For more information please check the Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild website. (from press release.)
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2 Comments
Anya: Dear V
Thank you for taking time in your travels to post this notice for the natural perfumers and our ambitions regarding the entire month of December 😉
We can always count on you for helpful support, and it is appreciated. December 8, 2006 at 10:31pm
BoisdeJasmin: Anya, my pleasure! Sounds like a very interesting concept. December 20, 2006 at 3:26pm