Curated for Nicole Bridger

Trio for Nicole Bridger, a photo by Ayala Moriel on Flickr.

Nicole Bridger is a local and sustainable fashion designer. Nicole designs are fluid, using luxurious organic and sustainable fabrics and creating very livable garments that go beyond seasons and trends. Each piece can take you from daytime to evening with ease and elegance.

Her boutique on 4th avenue is the newest retailer that carries Ayala Moriel Parfums!
I've curated this collection of 3 pure natural perfume oils for her unique Eco and health concious yet fashion-driven clientele.

This trio is designed to accompany you throughout an action-packed day with grace and subtlety:

Bon Zai will gently wrap your aura in morning walks along Kits beach to relaxing afternoon yoga.

Moon Breath will enhance your awareness as you navigate through your work day; while creating a soft, sensual aura that will surround you with warmth through evening time.

Palas Atena is for the bold woman who knows what she wants at work and in love; and will wrap you with an assuring feeling of confidence and natural glamour.

Each 5ml parfum oil is $65 and will last on the shelf for several years (if you wear it lavishly on a daily basis, it will take you under its wing for at least 6 months). Wear it on pulse points (wrists, behind ears, nape of the neck for a subtle presence; and if you want to create a larger aura of scent - also the bend of your elbow, behind your knees and between the breasts).

Sweet Anthem in Seattle - our new reatiler!

I've just received the news that 6 of my perfumes have safely crossed the border, with snow and all, and landed at Sweet Anthem in Seattle!

This unique gallery boutique is dedicated to West Coast perfumes, and carries indie brands such as Rebel and Mercury, Gabriel's Aunt, and the house's line, Sweet Anthem, by Meredith Smith who curates this fragrant gallery and also teaches workshops and classes.

Sweet Anthem is the first shop in the USA to carry my newest fragrances: Orcas and Zangvil (oh, wait, it's actually the first in the whole world besides my studio to offer Zangvil!).
visit them in person to explore the other 4 scents - Espionage, Film Noir, Roses et Chocolat and White Potion!

6021-B California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136 (map)
Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm

Ayala Moriel Parfums @ Adhesif Boutique on Main!

My perfumes launched at Adhesif Boutique yesterday (September 13th)! Get a whiff of my most daring perfumes and discover this whimsical little gem of timeless and bohemian pieces, ethically and locally made. Adhesif Clothing Boutique is located on 2202 Main & 6th Ave. Melissa Ferreira, the owner, is a talented Vancouver fashion designer that creates one of a kind pieces from recycled vintage fabrics for her Adhesif Clothing line, which was featured in Eco Fashion Week, CircleCraft show and numerous fashion magazines (scroll to the bottom of this post to see some self-portraits of me wearing some of the pieces from her recent FW2011/2012 collection).



My perfume display at Adhesif - notice the window display reflected in the mirror, and the fishbowl :-)
Adhesif is now the home for three fragrances for now:
Fetish - gourmand citrus with fir and jasmine green tea
Film Noir - sexy & spicy oriental with cacao and vintage patchouli
White Potion - seductive & voluptuous tuberose perfume with a creamy sandalwood & tonka notes.



All of Melissa's designs are one of a kind. I'm wearing here the Oh Jackie Jacket (described as what Jackie O would be wearing to Woodstock!) and the Saddle Skirt - the very same one the model is wearing in Adhesif FW11/12 Catalog (sorry, ladies, it is mine now!).

Gourmand Perfumes @ CocoaNymph

What an exciting fall!
I can't even decide anymore what I'm most proud about - each new store opening in Vancouver, my 1st appearance in Toronto (Shopgirls), or launching my three new chocolate bars!
Each retailer that have invited my perfumes into their boutique have been so fantastic and I'm so fortunate to be working with these amazing business women who work so hard and so genuinely to promote local Canadian designers and artists.

And it's double the excitement with CocoaNymph, because of my collaboration with Rachel to create the three amazing chocolate bars I've been bragging and talking about in the past few weeks. So not only does Rachel make these amazing bars for me, and we had a wonderful event the other night presenting them to the world for the first time; she also took in a beautifully delicious collection of 6 of my gourmand perfumes to complement the shop and give customers in Kitsilano and Point Gray neighbourhoods access to my creations.

CocoaNymph is not like any other chocolaterie. Because of Rachel's warm and compassionate personality, stepping into the shop feels at times more like a creative gathering place. The customer service is top notch (most customers are greeted by name as they stop by for their chocolate boost). And almost every week on Friday or Saturday, there is a live band playing at the shop. And did I mention there is a grand piano there too? We had classical pianist playing during our event and it was sooo beautiful...

The following perfumes and products have joined the chocolate bars on the shelves of CocoaNymph boutique (3739 West 10th @ Alma). Most of these perfumes (except for Film Noir) are exclusive to Ayala Moriel Parfums and CocoaNymph:

Guilt
Espioange
Roses et Chocolat
Immortelle l'Amour
Finjan
Film Noir

And besides the three amazing chocolate bars, you can also enjoy these luxurious matching products - teas and sugar scrubs:
Immortelle l'Amour tea
Roses et Chocolat tea
Guilt Sugar Scrubs
Finjan Sugar Scrubs

Stop by at the boutique to have a whiff of real, natural and uncompromising natural perfumes.
By early spring, we are also planning to launch CocoaNymph's own custom perfume. The date is not set yet, and the perfume is still in the making - but we promise it will have chocolate in it!

Special for 1st week in the shop: Purchase your favourite gourmand perfume at CocoaNymph and receive a matching chocolate bar on us!

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Shopgirls in Toronto

Today, Bon Zai, Fetish and Film Noir have finally arrived to their new home on 1342 Queen Street West at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique.
This is very exciting news, as Shopgirls is the first retail location in Toronto to carry Ayala Moriel Parfums!
Hope they will be well received in their new town and who knows - maybe I'll pop by for a visit some day soon?

House of Jewels

Four of my perfumes have just moved into House of Jewels - only 3 blocks down from the studio, on 953 Nicola (corner with Barclay)
Pop by for a visit to find out which perfumes are there (they are in no other boutique!!!).
And while there, enjoy wonderful selection of locally designed jewelry and accessories and carefully selected wardrobe essential in this compact, intimate boutique that is off the beaten track (aka Robson st. and all the malls). And the service there is impeccable.


I will also be there in person on Tuesday, December 7th for their holiday soiree, 2-9pm, to open the holiday shopping season when the store will be open 7 days a week. We will be serving wine, cheese and... why, truffles, of course!

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The Velvet Room

I'm excited and proud to announce that Ayala Moriel Parfums are now sold at The Velvet Room.
2248 West 41st Ave Vancouver (Kerrisdale) 604-264-8664
Mon-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm and Sunday 12-4pm
http://www.thevelvetroomboutique.com/
The boutique carries Bon Zai, Roses et Chocolat and Tamya.

The Velvet Room exclusively showcases Canadian designers. All products are designed AND manufactured in Canada!
I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am to have my perfumes displayed at the same location as some of my local fashion herose whose designs I adore and wear all the time.

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Realizing A Dream

Ayala Moriel Parfums are now in two new retail locations at Dream in Vancouver.

Dream Apparel in Gastown
311 Cordova Street West (between Homer & Cambie)

Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5

Get Directions

(604) 683-7326
This location carries Bon Zai, Ayalitta and Tamya.

Little Dream Apparel Articles for People on Granville Island, in the Netloft building

130-1666 Johnston Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2

Get Directions

(604) 683-6930
This location carries ArbitRary, Film Noir and White Potion.

Dream showcases local designers of fashion, accessories and jewelry (by the way - the lovely white leather bag in the window is made by my dear and talented friend JolaV). I'm really excited about this new collaboration and having my fragrances in the same space as so many favourite designers whose lovely wares accompanies me on a daily basis. Thank you, Dream, for realizing my dream of being in a retail space in Vancouver, at last!!!

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New Perfumes at Blunda

Hanami Perfume Launch @ Blunda Natural Botanical Perfume Exhibition #2, originally uploaded by Ayala Moriel.

Following the exhibit at Blunda, Ayala Moriel is pleased to announce that the following perfume have been added to the collection offered at Blunda Aromatics in Los Angeles:

Hanami - the newest, limited edition urban cherry blossom perfume, which is EXCLUSIVE to Blunda
9ml parfum extrait flacon $160

Bon Zai - clear and sheer exotic woody perfume with shiso, juniper, oud and sandalwood
5ml roll-on oil parfum $65; 9ml parfum extrait flacon $110

Charisma - sparkling spearmint with jasmine sambac and green tea and a touch of tonka and oudh
5ml roll-on oil parfum $65; 9ml parfum extrait flacon $110

White Potion - creamy and dreamy tuberose soliflore, with milky sandalwood and tonka bean base - also available in matching candle!
5ml roll-on oil parfum $65; 9ml parfum extrait flacon $110

Zohar - sunny and lively orange blossom soliflore encompassing the scent of orange groves in full bloom just about now - when there are still overripe oranges hanging on the branches!
5ml roll-on oil parfum $65; 9ml parfum extrait flacon $110

These come as an addition to the selection at Blunda in the past 2 years - Espionage, Tamya, Finjan & Palas Atena which were offered only in the oil base flacon, but will now be available also in 9ml parfum extrait (alcohol base), and 5ml roll-on bottles.

Blunda now also carries our entire candle collection:

ArbitRary (jasmine, basil & lime) - $46

Bois d'Hiver (fir & orange blossom) - $46
Please note: this candle was sold out at the event, but you can pre-order from Persephenie by calling (323) 658-7507

Roses et Chocolat (the name says it all!) $64

White Potion (tuberose, tonka & coconut) $64

BLUNDA AROMATICS
304 So. Edinburgh Ave. (corner with 3rd street, just off Fairfax)
Los Angeles CA 90048
Tel. (323) 658-7507
www.blundaaromatics.com

Ayala Moriel @ Beyond Pilates

Ayala Moriel is proud to announce the latest retail location in Vancouver: Noam Gagnon's Wellness Centre Beyond Pilates.

Guests to Beyond Pilates studio have recently enjoyed the candles burnt at the studio - Bois d'Hiver and White Potion. Now they can take them home with them, and also pick a perfume for personal use from a collection of 7 perfume oil roll-ons: ArbitRary, Ayalitta, Bon Zai, Espionage, Palas Atena, Tamya and White Potion.

Beyond Pilates is much more than just another Pilates studio; it is, as the name suggest, a centre for well-being, where you can really connect with yourself through your body and learn how to maintain your well-being through correct posture and breathing.
The teachers at Beyond Pilates are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and offer group and individual classes different Pilates styles - Reformer, Mat, Low Chair, Tower, Combo and circuit classes, as well as Gyrokinesis and soon even will offer prenatal and postpartum calsses.
Beyond Pilates is also the home for other therapists and practitioner - where you can find therapies such as Shiatzu, Homeopathy, Rolfing, Cranio-Sacral Massage and more.

b-Glowing Ayala Moriel's Newest Retailer

Great news!
Ayala Moriel Parfums are now available via b-glowing.com as well as on amazon.com.
7 of our gorgeous perfumes can be purchased via these two prestigious online venues:
Ayalitta
Bon Zai
Espionage
Finjan
Rebellius
Tamya
White Potion
Choose from two elegant sizes: 9ml parfum extrait flacon ($110) or 5ml perfume oil roll-on ($65).

Ayala Moriel now at BeautyMark

Ayala Moriel Parfums are now available in BeautyMark!

As of today, Ayala Moriel Parfums can be found at Beautymark - the snazziest place in town for beauty advice and a cutting edge beauty experience. This is where fashionistas and movie stars get all their beauty must-haves including make up, skin care and fragrances from the leading niche brands.

Ayala Moriel now offers three distinct & original fragrances for the Vancouver perfumistas at this glamorous location - the naughty & delicious Film Noir, the playful & floral Tamya and the serene & woody-fresh Bon Zai.

With your support, there will be many more fragrances to come to BeautyMark's shelves, so let's empty these first ;) ... So go grab your chic handbag and your favourite friends and take them down to BeautyMark to sniff some lovely fragrances and support a local perfumer!

BeautyMark
1120 Hamilton Street (just off the corner with Helmcken)
Yaletown, Vancouver
Tel:604-642-2294
Toll Free:1-877-8BEAUTY (1-877-823-2889)

News from the Nose: Ayala Moriel's Winter 2007 Newsletter

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News from the Nose: Ayala Moriel's Winter Newsletter

In this newsletter:

• New Retail Locations in LA and Japan
• Immortelle l'Amour - New Perfume and Ayala Moriel's First Tea Blend!
• Smelly Stocking Stuffers
• Ayala Moriel's Referral Program
• Candle Making Workshop and other DIY Holiday Gift-Making Workshops
• Foundation of Natural Perfumery Course

New Retail Locations!

This season is a very exciting time for Ayala Moriel Parfums, as our perfumes are now offered in several new and very prestigious locations. For our Los Angeles and Japanese customers - you can now get your scents directly from:

Blunda Aromatics
304. So. Edinburgh Ave
Los Angeles, CA
90048
Tel: (323) 658 7507
e-mail: info@blundaaromatics.com

Lovely Antiques
169-27 Sakura-dai
Noda-City, Chiba, 278-0032
Japan
Tel: 04-7124-5724
Mobile: 090-6566-8802
e-mail: info@blundaaromatics.com

Immortelle l'Amour - New Perfume and Ayala Moriel's First Tea Blend!

This November, my newest perfume addition to my ready-to-wear fragrance collection is a perfume that I hold dear to my heart. I chose the dark maple-like aroma of immortelle (everlasting) flowers to play the lead role in this romantic, aromatic harmony. It also contains three different infusions of vanilla (vanilla absolute, CO2 and vanilla beans that I have infused myself), along with rooibos tea, wheat absolute, broom, sweet orange and cinnamon. Immortelle l'Amour is darkly sweet and hopelessly romantic.

To read more about the inspiration for Immortelle l'Amour, click here.

To purchase Immortelle l'Amour, click here.

Later in November, Immortelle l'Amour will also be available in a tea form, another heart-warming way in which botanical aromatics can be enjoyed... Immortelle l'Amour tea will be a rooibos based tea blend, infused with vanilla beans, orange peel and cinnamon created and hadncrafted especially for us by Dawna Ehman of Inner Alchemy Tea Co. in Vancouver. If you love tea, and particularly rooibos and vanilla, it will be wisest to pre-order your own tea-box, as quantities are extremely limited.

Smelly Stocking Stuffers and other Gift Ideas

Looking for ideas for the perfect gift this season? Our sample packages and Miniature Fragrance Wardrobes make a perfect stocking stuffers. And of course there is the ultimate gift - a custom scent especially designed for your special someone! Put it on your wishlist or you can purchase a gift certificate for a custom scent - simply by purchasing online and emailing us to let us know this is a gift. We will gift wrap your order upon request, or send a gift certificate per your request.

Ayala Moriel's Referral Program

To thank you for spreading the word about my little perfumery, for every time you refer someone to us you will receive $25 off your next purchase - effective towards both workshops and perfume orders (excluding sample purchases).

Candle Making Workshop and other DIY Holiday Gift-Making Workshops

Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn how to make beautiful, all-natural scented soy-wax candles with candle expert and artisan Nikki Sherrit of Garbiel's Aunt. Nikki will be coming to Ayala Moriel's Studio especially from Seattle to teach this workshop - and help you get your holiday gifts ready in the most creative and scentual way possible, the DIY way! Click here and visit our calendar for more details and to read about other workshops and classes offered this winter at Ayala Moriel Parfums studio - we will be offering other great opportunities for you to handcraft your own original gifts, including scented greeting cards, personal perfumes, body products and more!

Foundation of Natural Perfumery Course

In February 2008, Ayala Sender will be offering a unique course for those interested in pursuing a career in the field of Natural Perfumery. Spaces are extremely limited to ensure each students receives one-on-one guidance as much as possible, and includes 5 small group classes and 1 personal studio session with the perfumer. Click here for more details and course syllabus.

Warm regards,

Ayala

Ayala Moriel Parfums
AyalaMoriel.com
My SmellyBlog: SmellyBlog.com
Tel.: (778) 863-0806
Address: 1230 Haro Street, Buzz #295,Vancouver, BC
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm; Sundays & evenings by appointment only
Address: PO Box 93589 Nelson Park, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4L7

Elemental Beauty Concept

I am very pleased to announce that Ayala Moriel Parfums are now available at Elemental Beauty Concept in Dnepropetrovsk and in Kiev, Ukraine; thus making our perfumes more accessible to our customers in Eastern Europe.

Elemental Beauty Concept are the first ones to stock Coralle, our brand-new ylang ylang perfume.
At the moment they are offering mostly fragrances from our soliflore spring collection (including Zohar, Yasmin and Kinmokusei), and some other light-speritied fragrances such as Tamya and Fetish; but you will also find there a few of our year-around staples such as Espionage and Ayalitta.

ELEMENTAL BEAUTY CONCEPT
Katerinoslavsk Boulvard, 2
Dnepropetrovsk
Ukraine
Tel. +380675391012