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| | name = Scents of Time | | name = Scents of Time | ||
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| location = Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom | ||
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| area_served = International | ||
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| industry = Cosmetics | ||
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| products = Perfumes | ||
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| homepage = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/20120326091314/http://www.scentsoftime.co.uk/scents-of-time-home.asp| scentsoftime.co.uk}}<sup></sup> | ||
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| '''Scents of Time''' was a perfume company which specialized in re-creating ancient fragrances. The company was founded by perfumer David Pybus and based in the United Kingdom. The company was featured in |
'''Scents of Time''' was a ] company which specialized in re-creating ancient fragrances. The company was founded by perfumer David Pybus and based in the United Kingdom. The company was featured in Series 4, Episode 5 of the ] entrepreneur opportunity programme '']'' on 7 March 2007. Their products were distributed at the ] and through online retailers.<ref>{{cite web|title=David Pybus Scents of time|url=http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/technical/article_page/Beauty_Focus_2009/49880|work=Beauty Focus 2009|publisher=CosmeticsBusiness.com|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
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The recreated scents differed from the original formulae in two fundamental ways. All ingredients conformed to the current safety standards for the perfume industry as some old formulations contained components now determined to have toxicity. The second difference was the use of alcohol as a carrier rather than the olive or almond oil common in ancient times. The company produced five scents and had two under development.<ref>{{cite web|title=Night Star Booklet|url=http://www.scentsoftime.co.uk/leaflets/NIGHT_STAR_BOOKLET.pdf|publisher=Scents of Time.co.uk|accessdate=11 April 2012}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | The company suspended its internet sales in January 2012 and closed down at the end of April 2012, after donating all remaining stock to charitable organizations. It cited a weak worldwide economy and marketing competition from celebrity-endorsed fragrances.<ref>{{cite news|last=Herald|first=Folkestone|title=Sandgate business selling Titanic scent sunk by bad sales|url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Business-selling-Titanic-scent-sunk-bad-sales/story-15625707-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421122938/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Business-selling-Titanic-scent-sunk-bad-sales/story-15625707-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 21, 2013|accessdate=17 April 2012|newspaper=This is Kent|date=March 26, 2012}}</ref> | ||
| * Night Star (2009) – Floral. Bergamot, lavender, rose, violet, heliotrope, orris, Lily of the Valley, sandalwood, vanilla, and Hawthorn Blossom. Based on recovered samples from a bag of fragrances belonging to Adolphe Saalfeld, perfumer and survivor of RMS Titanic. <ref>{{cite web|title=Night Star - Scents of Time for women|url=http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Scents-of-Time/Night-Star-7512.html|publisher=Fragrantica, LLC|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
| * Maya (2009) - Soft oriental. Sweet copal incense, ozonic influences, Night Blooming Jasmine, verdant foliage, a pot pourri of tropical fruits and flowers and cacao (chocolate).<ref>{{cite web|title=Maya (2008) by Scents of Time|url=http://www.basenotes.net/ID26129999.html|publisher=Basenotes.net|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
| * Ankh (2008) - Woody Oriental. Sicilian bergamot and lemon, lime, juniper, pink pepper, myrtle, cypress, lavender, geranium, jasmine, cassi, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, benzoin, labdanum, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, vetivert, birch tar, ceda, guaiacwood, accord of hone, tobacco and vanilla.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fragrance Of The Pharaohs|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2008/02/23/fragrance-of-the-pharaohs.html|publisher=Basenotes.net|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
| * Pyxis (2007) - Mossy Woods (Chypre). Bergamot, peach, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, basil. rose, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss, amber, and benzoin.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scents of Time Pyxis|url=http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=111640/Scents_of_Time_Pyxis/0/Fragrances|publisher=MakeupAlley.com|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
| * Nenufar (2007) - Water family. Green watery accord, nutmeg, angelica, floral muguet (Lily of the Valley), sandalwood, musks, orris, heliotrope, almond, and patchouli.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scents Of Time, Nenufar Reviews|url=http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews245088.html|publisher=Review Centre 2011|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
| * Aurum (in development) – scents from ancient Greece | |||
| * Chrism (in development) - Dry Woods. Based on the anointing oil used in European coronation ceremonies. | |||
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| == References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 31 August 2023
Perfume company | |
| Traded as | Private financing |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | David Pybus |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
| Area served | International |
| Products | Perfumes |
| Website | scentsoftime.co.uk |
Scents of Time was a perfume company which specialized in re-creating ancient fragrances. The company was founded by perfumer David Pybus and based in the United Kingdom. The company was featured in Series 4, Episode 5 of the BBC entrepreneur opportunity programme Dragons' Den on 7 March 2007. Their products were distributed at the British Museum and through online retailers.
The recreated scents differed from the original formulae in two fundamental ways. All ingredients conformed to the current safety standards for the perfume industry as some old formulations contained components now determined to have toxicity. The second difference was the use of alcohol as a carrier rather than the olive or almond oil common in ancient times. The company produced five scents and had two under development.
The company suspended its internet sales in January 2012 and closed down at the end of April 2012, after donating all remaining stock to charitable organizations. It cited a weak worldwide economy and marketing competition from celebrity-endorsed fragrances.
References
- "David Pybus Scents of time". Beauty Focus 2009. CosmeticsBusiness.com. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- "Night Star Booklet" (PDF). Scents of Time.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- Herald, Folkestone (March 26, 2012). "Sandgate business selling Titanic scent sunk by bad sales". This is Kent. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2012.