Inspiration

  • Dec042021

    The AFRICA COLLECTION

    The AFRICA COLLECTION Each year, The House of Opulence creates a limited edition scented candle collection. This year, we found our inspiration in African textile prints. We love its colorfulness, each pattern telling its own story, often a reflection of Africa’s impressive nature. On our travels, we have seen these precious prints being worn with pride by the beautiful people of

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  • Sep082020

    For the love of my daughter Frederique

    Love Sweet Love – the FEI FEI candle was made out of love for my precious daughter Frederique, who was born in Shanghai in 2011. Honoring her place of birth, we gave her the Chinese name Fei Fei (菲菲), which means luxuriant and rich with fragrance. This has inspired me to create this scented candle carrying her name scented with

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  • Jan102020

    The creation of the BASMAT candles

    Every year, THE HOUSE OF OPULENCE creates a limited edition scented candle in close cooperation with an artist that we love. This year, we are proud to feature the artwork of BASMAT. Basmat Levin is a fine artist, based out of Shanghai and New York. THE HOUSE OF OPULENCE chose not only to work with BASMAT for her beautiful colourful works,

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  • Jul012019

    The opulence of scent

    About Opulence – Behind the Scenes with Amiek Krakers, Founder of The House of Opulence 

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  • Sep132016

    The story behind Reminiscence

    Written by Amiek Krakers, founder & owner of The House of Opulence – As a little girl I loved being around my grandmother. She definitely was one of the most elegant women I know, always very stylish and very much ahead of her time. Sitting on her bed, I would watch her dressing herself and putting on her make-up and delicate

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  • Dec252015

    Myrrh

    Like Frankincense, Myrrh oil is extracted from resin that oozes from very tough bark of the small, thorny Myrrh tree which is native to some African and Middle Eastern countries . It has a sharp, strong, woody scent and has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine. Ancient Greek soldiers used to carry Myrrh oil into battle

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  • Nov112015

    Scent & Music part 1 | Les Violettes

    Not only The House of Opulence is inspired by flowers for its fragrances, so were (and are) many  famous perfumers as well as composers. A lot of classical music for example was inspired by flowers, such as the piece Le Violette by Scarlatti. This is the first post of the series “Scent & Music”, stay tuned for more…

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  • Nov112015

    Precious Jasmine Flower

    How I love this flower. It is simple, pure and beautiful with a magic fragrance.

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  • Nov042015

    Pink Water Lily

    Red Lotus Sea, located in Udon Thani, Thailand – a unique site to see – is home to millions of lotus flowers, amongst which the rare pink water lily which essential oils are used in The House of Opulence’s Ginger Lily scented candle

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  • Nov042015

    Petals for Perfume | Morocco roses

    Roses—one of the most beautiful and praised flowers, have been valued for centuries in many cultures, and have been cultivated worldwide.

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  • Oct302015

    Jean-Claude Ellena, The Hermès Perfumer

    He’s to perfume what Mozart is for Music – Lucia van der Post | Financial Times. Photo: Richard Schroeder

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  • Oct282015

    Beans Beans Beans

    Tonka Beans are the black, wrinkled seeds of the flowering tree named Dipteryx Odorata which is native to South America. Its aroma is similar to vanilla and gives that sensual and warm finishing touch to The House of Opulence’s Reminiscence scented candle and aroma reed diffuser.

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  • Oct252015
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    Engraved in our hearts, a perfume is timeless, prestigious, inviting us to travel through its subtle notes.
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  • Oct152015
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    A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting – Christian Dior
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  • Sep112015

    Diary of a nose

    The French bestseller The Diary of a Nose is the story behind the creation of a perfume, by Jean-Claude Ellena, the head perfumer at Hermès. Perfume creation is an exclusive and secretive endeavour. What is day to day life like for a perfume-maker? How does the creation of a new scent begin? How do you capture the essence of a

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  • Sep112015

    Abundance in its full glory!

    There’s an infinite supply of colors, textures, sounds, fragrances, and shapes that exist within and all around us. Abundance in its full glory! ~ Emmanuel Dagher.

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  • Sep082015

    Frankincense, called Queen of Oils, is the most valuable essential oil

    Frankincense, called Queen of Oils, is the most valuable essential oil for slowing and deepening breathing, leading to immediate relaxation. It literally smells divine, and was traditionally burned as an offering to the gods in many African and Asian countries. As a tribute to this royalty amongst the fragrances, The House of Opulence created its Frankinscense & Myrrh scented candle.

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  • Sep042015
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    A good fragrance is a powerful cocktail of memories and emotions
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  • Mar142014

    Floral Essence

    Floral Essence–The spring season is fully embraced in the April issue of Elle Vietnam with a beauty story featuring model Paige Reifier. The blonde beauty poses for photographer Stockton Johnson in a series of stunning images where she models floral headpieces made with the help of Florist Bess Wyrick. Looking at the beautiful pictures you can almost smell the fragrances of

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