HOW AND WHY WE MAKE SCENTS

PERSEPHONE DAYS
At independent British perfume house, ORTIR Apothecari, we believe that a little dormancy goes a long way. Fallow months lie ahead. From dawn ‘til dusk, daylight dips shy of ten...
PERSEPHONE DAYS
At independent British perfume house, ORTIR Apothecari, we believe that a little dormancy goes a long way. Fallow months lie ahead. From dawn ‘til dusk, daylight dips shy of ten...

ERYRI: WHERE WE FIND AWE
Eryri. Rising out of the far side of the Bay, across from our niche fragrance house we have an enviable view of Eryri - holding court she looms large on our...
ERYRI: WHERE WE FIND AWE
Eryri. Rising out of the far side of the Bay, across from our niche fragrance house we have an enviable view of Eryri - holding court she looms large on our...

GARDENING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL
Here at niche perfumery ORTIR Apothecari the garden is so alive right now. Incessant chirpy song follows me about. A cheeky trio of robins keeping me company as I go...
GARDENING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL
Here at niche perfumery ORTIR Apothecari the garden is so alive right now. Incessant chirpy song follows me about. A cheeky trio of robins keeping me company as I go...

HOLDING ON TO SUMMER
Here at niche perfume house ORTIR Apothecari we are doing our best to avoid wandering along the country lanes – farmers are out in force. Back roads busy with bale...
HOLDING ON TO SUMMER
Here at niche perfume house ORTIR Apothecari we are doing our best to avoid wandering along the country lanes – farmers are out in force. Back roads busy with bale...

HABIT DE PARFUMEUR, (1997), TOMEK KAWIAK
Here at niche perfumery ORTIR Apothecari we have everyone (relatively) settled back into routine and I am finding the time to work through all of the samples of oils and...
HABIT DE PARFUMEUR, (1997), TOMEK KAWIAK
Here at niche perfumery ORTIR Apothecari we have everyone (relatively) settled back into routine and I am finding the time to work through all of the samples of oils and...

CHANGING SEASONS, ADVENTURES NEW
Making ready for their great exodus, a noisy gaggle of geese are in constant flight up and down the estuary. A fitting soundtrack to my September. An odd thing for...
CHANGING SEASONS, ADVENTURES NEW
Making ready for their great exodus, a noisy gaggle of geese are in constant flight up and down the estuary. A fitting soundtrack to my September. An odd thing for...