LUSH opens a new Perfume Library in the fragrance hub of London in Soho.
On Friday 19th July 2024, Lush is opening a new Perfume Library where visitors are invited to sit down for a consultation with Lush’s fragrance experts to find out what to add to their scent wardrobe on Beak Street in London. Soho’s Beak Street has evolved to become a hub of perfumeries over the years with Lush neighbouring Le Labo, Avestan, Byredo and Ffern and now Lush which has a long history of in-house perfumery.
Alongside the existing range of Lush fragrances, the new permanent concept store is home to an exclusive selection of 12 brand new perfumes, not yet available anywhere else. Curated alongside the perfumes are a selection of books, which are available to purchase. These are books that have inspired our Perfumers, books that have reviewed our perfumes and provide an insight into all things scent related.Lush’s collection of home fragrance and a limited amount of new body sprays will be available prior to the launch on 1st August. There’s even an exclusive vegan leather jacket available which can be scented to wear with a new apparel oil.
Lush perfumes tell stories and evoke reactions. They are made in-house at first out of necessity but now out of love and appreciation for the artistry of fine fragrance. They are inspired by literature, music and life events. The perfumes contain beautiful essential oils and absolutes, which Lush sources from family businesses and local farmers where possible, prioritising ingredients that are lovely for the customer and beneficial to the community.
The new fragrances in the collection were invented by Lush’s three in-house perfumers: Lush Co-founder Mark Constantine OBE, who created many iconic Lush scents since the start in 1995 and two female in-house perfumers, Emma Vincent and Alina Gliwinska. In a predominantly male dominated industry, Emma and Alina have created some of Lush’s most loved fragrances. Emma has created customer favourite fragrances including “Turmeric Latte” and Alina created the fragrance “Alina”, created for every generation to enjoy.
“I am so excited that we have this beautiful and very diverse collection of scents available for every visitor to explore alongside a personal consultation, inspiring books and more. I am hoping customers will go on a journey to find their unique perfume which will match their personality, evokes memories and ultimately has the potential to become their signature scent!” – Alina Gliwinska, Lush In-house Perfumer
The naturally derived colours of the perfumes are intentional as the inventors wanted to celebrate the colours created by the essential oils as opposed to diluting them out. The bottles have their labels printed directly on them so the beautiful colours of the perfumes can be appreciated on dressing tables and bathroom cabinets alike.
Perfume Books
The concept store will host a carefully curated collection of books and compilations hand-picked by Lush co-founder and in-house perfumer Mark Constantine OBE, alongside books that have inspired and educated Lush’s perfumers, books that have reviewed Lush Fragrances and books that provide insight into all matters scent. Including the olfactory system, how scent has been utilised throughout the ages or how smells were integral to Italian Renaissance medicine.
Home Fragrance
Lush’s Home Fragrance collection includes candles, wax melts and incense and is designed with intention, for visitors to explore the range thinking about what they may need more of in their homes, supporting the day through fragrance.
Lush Perfume Library, Soho
67-71 Beak St, Soho, London W1F 9SW
Opening Times
Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
For further information, please email lushpr@lush.co.uk
About Lush Perfume
Perfumery for Lush has always been a medium of expression in an artistic and unadulterated manner. Inspired by art, poetry and culture, fine fragrances are blended using the world’s best essential oils and absolute. Each fragrance acts as a hallmark in Lush’s perfume history and showcases the love of fine fragrance by Lush’s in-house perfumers.
About Lush
Since establishing in 1995, Lush has been driven by innovation and its ethics. Creators of pioneering beauty products, one of Lush’s most well-known creations is the bath bomb.
Invented in 1989 by Lush Co-Founder Mo Constantine in her garden shed, bath bombs have become a global sensation – all hand pressed in Lush’s own manufacturing sites across the world, Lush sold over 21.2 million last year.
A beauty company with a campaigning heart, Lush is on a mission to create a product for every need and a cosmetic revolution to save the planet. The ultimate goal is to leave the world ‘Lusher than we found it’.
Today, Lush operates in 50 countries with over 850 shops, 38 websites shipping worldwide and a global network of native apps, broadcasting channels and digital communities in over 30 languages.
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