Eau de pearl

Essential Oils of Tasmania, a company that deals with perfumes and pearls, has just released the world's first pearl scented perfume. They are the first to do this, and although it is still only available at the company's Hobart headquarters, it has been given as gifts to visiting heads of state - most notably the First Lady of China, Peng Liyuan, and France's Francois Hollande.

The idea came from the company's experience with pearl extraction to make skin care products. They began by extracting proteins from pearl shells to make a powder that is very high in a range of amino acids, making it great for promoting healthy skin. It is from this powder, that the pearl scent comes from. Steve Gleeson, managing director of Essential Oils of Tasmania, described the scent as such:

“We have created a perfume that features this sophisticated airy scent highlighted through contrasting white floral undertones of jasmine and rounded in rose absolute, ylang ylang, mandarin, white musk and a hint of an ocean breeze.”

Perhaps during our time in Hobart we will be lucky enough to stop and try some pearl perfume, as this might be our only chance unless the company begins expanding beyond Australia!

-Isabella