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STORIES Parfums N⁰.01 and N⁰.02

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FRAGRANCE CHAPTER 6: WILL YOU HAVE AN EDT OR AN EDP?

STORIES Parfums N⁰.01 and N⁰.02
Beginners Guide to Fragrance

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FRAGRANCE CHAPTER 6: WILL YOU HAVE AN EDT OR AN EDP?

Today we're discussing fragrance in its different forms - Cologne, EDT (Eau de Toilette), EDP (Eau de Parfum) and Parfum.

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Christmas Scented Memories by the STORIES Team
Christmas scented memories

Christmas Scented Memories by the STORIES Team

Most of us associate vivid scented memories with Christmas - more than any other season - from fresh pine, spicy cinnamon and roaring log fires, to mulled wine, marzipan and gingerbread. Did you kn...

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In conversation with Grace Fodor, Founder of STUDIO 10 Makeup

In conversation with Grace Fodor, Founder of STUDIO 10 Makeup

Grace, tell us a little about yourself. I am a mother, a PRO AGE warrior, beauty expert and founder of Studio10. I am passionate about redefining beauty for women as they age, I want to inspire mat...

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STORIES perfume box filled with gold and silver jewellery
Christmas Gift Guide

Tonya's Luxury Christmas Gifting Guide 2022

The most special gifts touch someone's heart in a way that holds personal meaning, evokes emotion and prompts bright new narratives. This year, as always, I'll be gifting my loved ones prese...

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Orange Autumn Leaves
Autumn

Short Stories: What we Love about Autumn

Autumn - nature's most spectacular season. A time when our senses come alive amid fresh starts and heart-warming traditions, framed by amber sunsets and the soft golden flicker of candlelight.   ...

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STORIES No.02 EDP bottle next to a smoking pipe with contrasting shadows
eau de parfum

The Inspiration Behind STORIES Nº.02

My second fragrance, STORIES Nº.02, embodies a sense of wonder and liberation... an invitation to walk among the flowers, shed your shoes at the river and recover that which has been lost.         ...

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IN CONVERSATION WITH JANE ROBSON, THE FINE COTTON COMPANY

IN CONVERSATION WITH JANE ROBSON, THE FINE COTTON COMPANY

STORIES Founder, Tonya Kidd-Beggs caught up with Jane, Founder of The Fine Cotton Company to chat all things business, interiors and sustainability.Jane tell me a little about yourself? I’m a busy,...

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STORIES Parfums No.01 bottle laying on its side on dappled peachy background

The Narrative Behind STORIES Nº.01

"The story of a fragrance wrapped itself around me like a cocoon. It came from nowhere; a divine aroma laced with sharp citrus and the warmth of something woody. It was this aroma I sought to crea...

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IN CONVERSATION WITH CO-FOUNDER OF SALTEE - PATRICK McGUIRK

IN CONVERSATION WITH CO-FOUNDER OF SALTEE - PATRICK McGUIRK

Tonya caught up with luxury suncare brand Saltee's Co-Founder, Patrick McGuirk to talk all things business, investment, charity & more. Patrick tell me a little about yourself?I am married to ...

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STORIES Parfums bottles and boxes artistically displayed laying on their sides
cruelty free fragrance

Ready for a Refill?

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at STORIES Parfums. We are always looking for new ways to be even more sustainable, reduce waste and protect our planet - and we believe actions s...

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In conversation with Melissa Odabash MBE

In conversation with Melissa Odabash MBE

As a fashion company solely owned and run by a woman, Melissa Odabash has helped forge a path for other aspiring designers to follow in her footsteps.  Entering the swimwear industry as a model Mel...

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STORIES Parfum bottle resting on slices of fruit
cruelty free fragrance

Natural vs Synthetic Perfume Ingredients

Is it better to choose perfume with natural ingredients or those containing sustainably sourced synthetics?  There's a tendency to frown upon the use of synthetic ingredients in the beauty industry...

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My Beauty Favourites: Georgie Coleridge Cole

My Beauty Favourites: Georgie Coleridge Cole

Regular readers of SheerLuxe will be familiar with their Beauty Favourites series, where those in the know share the products they buy on repeat. SheerLuxe’s Founder & Editor, Georgie Coleridge...

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STORIES Parfums Hand and Body Lotion resting on an open book surrounded by red rose petals
ambery fragrances

The Language of Perfumery - Beginner's Guide to Fragrance Chapter 9

"Perfumes are a language everyone understands, but few people can speak" François Demachy, French Perfumer The world of perfumery has its very own language, which some fragrance fans find confusi...

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IN CONVERSATION WITH DONNA IDA THORNTON

IN CONVERSATION WITH DONNA IDA THORNTON

Much loved Jean Queen, Donna Ida Thornton shares her inspiration, her success and her scent story with STORIES Founder, Tonya Kidd-Beggs.Donna Ida Thornton created the DONNA IDA collection for the ...

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2 bottles of STORIES Parfum on a bed of pink flowers
Cruelty free

Why We're Cruelty Free

"STORIES Parfums is a cruelty-free brand. None of our products or raw ingredients are tested on animals (by us or a third party acting on our behalf) and we do not sell in any countries that requi...

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Bottle of STORIES Parfums with piles of the perfume ingredients
Beginners Guide to Fragrance

An Olfactory Ode to National Fragrance Week 2022

Open a bottle of your favourite perfume, raise your nose and join us as we toast a week-long celebration of scent in National Fragrance Week 2022. An annual perfumery highlight, NFW is organised by...

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Tonya's Top Ten
Arnotts Dublin

Tonya's Top Ten

Today I'm sharing a few of my Favourite Things outside the world of fragrance,  including several that smell divine, of course! I've always been passionate about fashion, beauty and supporting othe...

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STORIES Parfums fragrance and body bottles on a yellow background with flowers
Body care gifts

Nurturing Scented Memories

Don't you love it when you catch a scent that reminds you of a wonderful memory - or draws you to reminisce on times gone by? I seem to have acquired quite an aromatic portfolio of memories and emo...

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