One of the questions we often get asked is:... What are your scents made from? Are they natural essential oils or are other things added? Answer: Our fragrances are formulations made by UK perfumers which in many instances, but not all include Essential Oils. If we used only essential oils the paper would be a rather sad brown mess and the fragrance would not last. There is a misconception that Essential Oils are a singular chemical compound that are all good for you. In fact they are complex mixes of multiple different organic compounds and not all of these are always things you want on or in ..read more

William Morris William Morris (1834-1896) was a British textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist activist who not only dramatically influenced the fashion, ideologies and taste of the Victorian era, but also became one of the most significant figures in the arts and crafts movement. At Simply Drawer Liners and The Master Herbalist, we have been inspired hugely by William Morris and his artwork, as demonstrated through our Willow and Pinks and Roses designs seen both on our drawer liners and wardrobe fresheners. A Brief History William Morris was born in 1834 in London, Englan ..read more

Neroli S C E N T   F O C U S Neroli, currently an incredibly popular fragrance, is the name given to the essential oil produced from the flowers of bitter orange trees (Citrus Aurantium) and is also known as Orange Blossom oil. Obtained through steam distillation, the oil has a sweet, rich fragrance with strong notes of citrus and honey, and pairs well with other floral, citrus, herbal, woody and spiced scents. Bitter Orange Trees grow up to ten metres tall with thick leaves and small, beautifully white flowers. Gathered by hand in the Springtime, it takes a vast amount of these blossoms ..read more

Neem Oil S C E N T  P R O F I L E Earlier this year we released the Lavender & Neem Oil fragrance, a unique blend specially created by us at The Master Herbalist and Simply Drawer Liners. A natural moth repellent, this scent has been very popular in our drawer liners and wardrobe fresheners so we’re here to delve deeper into one of its core ingredients: Neem Oil. Neem Essential Oil is pressed from the fruits and seeds of the Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica), also known as Indian Lilac, and is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, whilst also found in other tropical regions. It is a fa ..read more

Summer Jasmine S C E N T   P R O F I L E Jasmine (Jasminum officinale), also known simply as the common jasmine, is a type of flowering plant from the olive family, Oleaceae. The species is indigenus to various countries in the Middle East, as well as the Himalayas, India, Nepal and western China. In the present day, the plant is also cultivated and naturalised in many European countries, such as Spain, France and Italy, as well as in Florida and the West Indies. Since it is so ancient in its cultivation, Jasmine’s country of origin, though somewhere in Central Asia, is still uncertain bu ..read more

Lily of the Valley S C E N T   P R O F I L E  According to an old Sussex Legend, the nobleman St. Leonard once battled against a terrible dragon in the woods near Horsham and where his blood fell, Lily of the Valley flowers sprung up from the ground in memory of the great fight. These woods, still called St. Leonard’s Forest to this day, remains carpeted in springtime by these familiar blooms. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis), not to be confused with the standard lily, is a flowering woodland plant native to Europe, North America and North Asia that blooms in the Spring. Her ..read more

Rose S C E N T   P R O F I L E Rosa Centifolia, otherwise known as Rose, from the Rosaceae family, is a perennial flowering plant native to Asia, Europe, North America and northwestern Africa. There are more than 150 species of roses that range from pure white to intense, dramatic red and they grow in a variety of shrubby plants, climbers and more. Roses are, of course, a classic flower, fragrance and symbol in the present day but archaeologists have actually discovered rose fossils dating back to 35 million years ago. The oldest rose is even 1,000 years old and can be found growing on a ..read more

Lilac S C E N T   P R O F I L E Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris), also known as the common lilac, is a species of flowering plant native to the rocky hills of the Balkan Peninsula and is a part of the olive family, Oleaceae. It has since been naturalised in other parts of Europe, Asia and North America, and this large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated for its fragrant, springtime flowers. The substantial, deciduous shrub is now highly popular as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens due to these beautiful, sweet-scented flowers which bloom each May. They are predominantly lilac to mauv ..read more

Lavender S C E N T   P R O F I L E Lavender, or Lavendula, is a hugely popular, shrubby plant indigenous to the mountainous regions of the western Mediterranean countries such as Spain, France and Italy. It is widely cultivated in these countries, as well as in England and in places as far north as Norway, for its well-known, fragrant flowers. In recent years, Lavender has also begun growing in Australia specifically as a perfume plant.  The herb’s aromatic oil, highly lauded as a deeply calming scent, is found in all parts of the shrub but only the flowers and their stalks are able ..read more

Bergamot S C E N T   P R O F I L E The Bergamot herb, a perennial, aromatic plant indigenous to North America, is now frequently found in gardens as ornamentals used to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Due to this, it is sometimes referred to as the ‘Bee Balm’ with bees eagerly seeking the blossoms that secrete their generous amount of nectar. The blossoms themselves are quite unique, blooming from early summer to early autumn, with bright and scarlet-coloured, tubular petals. More than just a herb, however, Bergamot is also the name of a plant that produces the fragrant citru ..read more