Amiek KrakersThe AFRICA COLLECTION
Read moreThe 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
Amiek KrakersFor the love of my daughter Frederique
Read moreLove 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
Amiek KrakersThe creation of the BASMAT candles
Read moreEvery 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,
Amiek KrakersThe opulence of scent
Read moreAbout Opulence – Behind the Scenes with Amiek Krakers, Founder of The House of Opulence
Amiek KrakersThe story behind Reminiscence
Read moreWritten 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
Amiek KrakersMyrrh
Read moreLike 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
Amiek KrakersScent & Music part 1 | Les Violettes
Read moreNot 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…
Amiek KrakersPrecious Jasmine Flower
Read moreHow I love this flower. It is simple, pure and beautiful with a magic fragrance.
Amiek KrakersPink Water Lily
Read moreRed 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
Amiek KrakersPetals for Perfume | Morocco roses
Read moreRoses—one of the most beautiful and praised flowers, have been valued for centuries in many cultures, and have been cultivated worldwide.
Amiek KrakersJean-Claude Ellena, The Hermès Perfumer
Read moreHe’s to perfume what Mozart is for Music – Lucia van der Post | Financial Times. Photo: Richard Schroeder
Amiek KrakersBeans Beans Beans
Read moreTonka 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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Read moreEngraved in our hearts, a perfume is timeless, prestigious, inviting us to travel through its subtle notes.
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Amiek KrakersDiary of a nose
Read moreThe 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
Amiek KrakersAbundance in its full glory!
Read moreThere’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.
Amiek KrakersFrankincense, called Queen of Oils, is the most valuable essential oil
Read moreFrankincense, 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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Amiek KrakersFloral Essence
Read moreFloral 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
