Chief Perfumer Thelma Haywood Shares Fragrance Journey
Thelma Haywood, a celebrated perfumer, embarked on a captivating fragrance journey that took her across the globe, inspiring her to create a line of exquisite fragrances. Let's delve into the scented odyssey she undertook:
Alameda Island: Thelma's fragrance journey begins on beautiful Alameda Island, nestled in the San Francisco Bay. This lush paradise, with its mild tropical climate, offers an abundance of fragrant, natural scents. Imagine walking along South Shore beach, inhaling the blend of heady blooms from Sampaguita and mimosa, mingled with the mesmerizing ocean mist. Alameda Island truly is a perfumer's dream.
Mo'orea: Thelma's next stop takes us to the Pacific Island of Mo'orea. As she steps off the airplane, the air is filled with the intoxicating scent of plumeria blossoms. Picture being greeted by a kind hostess who places a lei made of intricately mixed plumeria, gardenia, and jasmine around your neck. It's like stepping into a Polynesian garden at the height of bloom, surrounded by feminine, lovely, and elegant aromas.
Berlin, Germany: Thelma honed her craft in Berlin, Germany, where she embarked on her path toward fragrance development. Here, she worked closely with local perfumeries, refining her skills and deepening her understanding of scents.
Paris, France: Thelma's journey continued to the City of Lights, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned perfumers. Paris allowed her to explore the art of scent creation further, immersing herself in the world of fragrances.
Champs Elysées: While in Paris, Thelma had the chance to explore the iconic Champs Elysées, a street lined with boutiques and perfume shops. The bustling energy of this world-renowned avenue surely fueled her creativity.
New Orleans: Finally, Thelma's fragrance journey led her to the vibrant city of New Orleans. Here, the aroma of pralines, sea mist, vanilla, and vetiver fills the air—reminiscent of Mardi Gras festivities. Inspired by her travels, Thelma opened her custom perfume shop, Fragrances of Polynesia, where each Eau de Parfum is inspired by the natural flowers of exotic Polynesian islands.
One of Thelma's personal favorites is her fragrance called Fantasy, that she created and released in the year 2000, which captures the beauty of the Hibiscus flower and is wrapped in plumeria, ocean mist, mimosa, and sheer musk. So, if you're looking to transport your senses to paradise, explore Fragrances of Polynesia and embark on your own fragrant journey in the Big Easy, New Orleans.
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Thelma, Haywood states, "I adore being involved in the process, from developing the fragrance to producing the final product, and seeing a customer's vision realized."
Name: Thelma Haywood
Title: Perfume Chemist
Location: Queen of Fragrances/Fragrances of Polynesia -
New Orleans, Louisiana
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