Do you know the different between natural and synthetic fragrances? The popularity of natural fragrances is quickly on the rise – they are concentrated with less fillers, stick to your skin longer, and aren’t full of dehydrating chemicals. And you get the added bonus of knowing that everything your skin is absorbing is safe and suitable for most skin types.
The majority of synthetic fragrances are made from petrochemicals, which have been linked to cancer, reproductive toxicity, allergies, and more. These petrochemicals are absorbed into your skin and breathed into your lungs every time you use products that contain synthetic fragrance. Synthetic fragrances can be hidden in everything from cosmetics and skincare to cleaning products and candles.
Synthetic fragrances tend to be more offensive to those around you than natural fragrances. You know the feeling of walking into a department store and having your senses assaulted by the harsh smell of dozens of perfumes. When you wear synthetic perfumes and colognes, it’s very likely you’re causing those in your path to be offended from the overwhelming odor.
Natural Fragrances are Long Lasting
On average, natural fragrances will last anywhere from six to 15 hours. We read comments from our customers all the time saying they can smell their Ambre Blends on their clothes or skin a full day later. Synthetic fragrances last for an average of one to three hours. Dry skin has a hard time holding onto scent, and when you use a synthetic fragrance that contains alcohol it can contribute to your skin drying out even more. On the other hand, natural fragrances are sometimes known as “skin scents” because as your body temperature gradually increases, the scent begins to grow stronger.
Natural Fragrances Aren’t Overpowering
Natural fragrances such as Ambre Blends oil essences are alcohol-free and have a clean, rich, true scent. Since our oil essences are alcohol-free, they have a long shelf life – you’ll notice that the longer you have your oil essences the stronger they will get. Synthetic fragrances have a scent that is harsh, overbearing, and overpowering. Since synthetic fragrances are made with 80-97% alcohol, they have a short shelf life due to alcohol evaporation.
Natural Fragrances are Great for Sensitive Skin
Since natural fragrances use natural ingredients, they are less likely to cause allergic reactions. Natural fragrances also tend to have fewer ingredients to emit a richer aroma. Synthetic fragrances are full of fillers and chemicals, which means a much higher probability of causing an allergic reaction. If you have sensitive skin, it’s time to switch to a natural fragrance!
Natural Fragrances are Moisturizing
Natural fragrances are made with oils that will assist in nourishing and moisturizing your skin, helping it to retain the scent on your skin longer. You and only those close to you will experience the pleasant, natural aromas, not leaving a trail of odor behind you like traditional perfumes and colognes. Due to the high alcohol content in synthetic fragrances, these will remove your natural body oils causing dry skin. They are also highly flammable.
After seeing how natural and synthetic fragrances stack up to each other, which would you rather put on your skin? We think the choice is clear.
Meet the newest member of the Ambre Blends team, Scott Vanzo! Scott has been with Ambre Blends since November of 2019. He came on to help us get through the holiday season and then we never let him go! You can find Vanzo picking, packing, processing, and shipping orders as well as helping out in production.
What is a day in the life of Vanzo like? Other than Ambre Blends, I enjoy nature, sand volleyball, live music, lake life – a free living lifestyle.
What is your favorite part about working at Ambre Blends? More than anything, I appreciate that Ambre Blends is not just a place of employment, but a family.
What is your favorite product/essence at Ambre Blends?Solace is my most used essence. Next to the oils, I use the Skin and Beard Tonic and Body Cream most often.
What was your first job? My first job was bagging groceries any Joe O’Malias for $4.35/hour.
What is one fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I have worked for all of Ambre’s siblings with exception of Josh.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Spending time at my family’s lake property.
Why should people use Ambre Blends products? It’s locally made (with love) in Indianapolis with all natural products. Win-win.
What has been one of the most rewarding experiences of working at Ambre Blends? We had an opportunity to work with Central Indiana Land Trust. We planted over 1000 trees and learned about central Indiana flora and fauna.
One piece of advice? If I could convey a message to the world it would be to live present in every moment of every day…nothing is promised, but not to worry because everything happens exactly as it is supposed to.
We’ve made a design shift with our 10ml pure essence oils…and we’re PUMPED to tell you about it!
Introducing our new 10ml Pure Oil Essences, with a pump! Our new 10ml packaging and applicator was specifically designed to give you the exact amount of oil essence you need to radiate our Ambre Blends scents all day long. More importantly, the pump forces you to rub in the oil essence, creating the friction and heat necessary to immediately help activate the aroma of Ambre Blends, and your body heat and chemistry will take it from there.
Highlights of Our New Packaging
Another reason we’re excited about the new 10ml pumps because it will better protect the integrity of the oil essence. You won’t be rolling up anything that’s on your skin into the bottle (lotion, bacteria, a spray tan, etc.) but simply pumping the pure oil essence into your hand to use. The new bottles are to refill with a twist on/off pump applicator, so you can stock up with a 30ml that will refill your pump three times while saving you money.
One pump dispenses the perfect amount of oil, and a 10ml bottles with a pump last an average of three months. It’s the same oil as before, simply a new bottle design that we love…and we think you’re going to love it, too!
We’re constantly growing and expanding our list of Ambre Blends retailers across the nation! Take a look at the new stores where you can find your favorite Ambre Blends products stocked:
Black Sheep Gifts (Indianapolis, IN): If you’re in the Irvington area, stop by Black Sheep Gifts for unique gift ideas and everything from greeting cards to locally made items.
Suite Escapes Beauty Retreat (Fishers, IN): This free-spirited team of passionate ladies are here to bring you the best in beauty in wellness, including your favorite Ambre Blends products.
Jam Beautique (Elm Grove, WI): Get a haircut, color, and even a wax at Jam Beautique in Elm Grove. Now carrying Ambre Blends!
Standards Boutique (Kokomo, IN): Shop for clothing, accessories, shoes and more at Standards Boutique – you can find them on Instagram here.
Abby Adams Boutique (Indianapolis, IN): Located near Geist, you can now find Ambre Blends at Abby Adams Boutique!
Nickieology (Papillion, NE): Nickie has over 30 years of industry experience, specializing in custom color design, precision cutting and on-location personal styling.
Carpe Diem (White Hall, AR): Carpe Diem specializes in ladies fashionable plus sized clothing from XL-3X, providing the latest styles to fit your body and budget!
Tabandeh (Chevy Chase, MD): Since 1984, Tabandeh has showcased the talents of designers worldwide, which now also includes Ambre Blends!
Fields of Grace (Bluffton, IN): Fields Of Grace is a floral and gift shop that specializes in unique gift items and personalized fresh and artificial arrangements.
Collective Beauty Salon & Spa (Westfield, IN): Consult with a stylist to update your look, rejuvenate your skin at the spa, add volume to your lashes, and so much more at Collective Beauty Salon & Spa. Pamper yourself!
Willow Switch (Rensselaer, IN): Located in downtown Rensselaer, The Willow Switch is the place to go for a unique selection of home decor, gifts, and the best coffee in town!
The Obie Salon & Spa (Muncie, IN): Voted Muncie’s Finest Salon & Spa, The Obie Salon and Spa is based around the concept of water flowing in a river- calm, relaxing, beautiful, tranquil and ever-changing.
Fountains of Youth by Stacy (Carmel, IN): “You only live once, so you might as well live hairless and ageless,” is Stacy’s motto. Visit Stacy to find out more about her passion for skincare.
Pure Barre (Broad Ripple, IN): At Pure Barre, you’ll be guided through a series of low-impact, high intensity movements that are designed to strengthen and tone your body.
Miraval Austin (Austin, TX): Surrounded by forested hills, this elegant 220-acre luxury spa resort lies 19 miles from downtown Austin. Included in its offerings are 117 guest rooms, a variety of health and wellness programs, a challenge course and a two-story spa.
Darling State of Mind (Louisville, KY): This is the third Darling State of Mind location that has picked up Ambre Blends and we couldn’t be more excited to grow with them!
Moss Flower Shop (Mt Juliet, TN): With over 60 years of experience and national award winning master designers on staff, Moss Flower Shop can assist you with all of your floral and gift needs.
Loma Da Vida (San Antonio, TX): Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness is a secluded sanctuary immersed in nature and situated on one of the highest points in San Antonio with breathtaking views of the Texas sky.
Langham Hotel & Spa (Chicago, IL): Relax and revitalize in The Langham, Chicago’s award-winning five-star Chuan spa, featuring rejuvenating treatments such as luxurious facials, massage and more.
Spa Bleu (Savannah, SC): A touch of the exotic combined with a variety of European and traditional, Spa Bleu’s organic spa treatments will refine your experience of true ‘bleu’ southern comfort.
Natural Body & Spa (Georgia): We’re now in two more Natural Body & Spa locations – Morningside (Atlanta) and West Cobb (Marietta)!
Urban Society (Carmel, IN): You can have your cake and eat it, too at Urban Society Salon. Book an appointment for a cut, color, blowout, wax, style, and more!
Pure Barre (Evansville, IN): Taught by our highly-trained teachers, Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective total-body workout focused on low impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.
The Alchemist Loft (Jeffersonville, IN): The Alchemist Loft is Kentuckiana’s prime destination for all your lash, brow, and beauty needs. Its intimate and trendy setting is an amazing escape to pamper not only your lash line but your brows.
The Edgewater (Madison, WI): The Edgewater is a historic hotel resort in downtown Madison, WI with luxurious hotel rooms and amenities, full service spa, restaurants and more.
Eden Beauty Lounge (Greenwood, IN): Specializing in hair color, cutting, waxing from the neck up and spray tanning.
Jordan’s Salon (Glasgow KY): Chic, modern, and trendy. No matter what you are looking for Jordan’s Salon has it. From cuts to color and not to mention trendy styles look no further.
Aloha Med Spa (Lihue, HI): Aloha Med Spa is a premier aesthetic clinic in Kauai, HI, offering safe and personalized treatments performed by their experienced team of nurses and doctors.
Project Gorgeous (Indianapolis, IN): Serving the Indianapolis area through acupuncture and herbs, stretching, and coaching, Project Gorgeous is where health & beauty become synonymous.
Dawson & Daisy (Macon, GA): Dawson & Daisy is a boutique offering women’s, men’s & children/infant clothing. Trendy, beautiful clothing & accessories with a unique flare!
Ellie Mae Boutique (Bloomington, IN): Shop brands like Vera Bradley, Pandora, Simply Southern, Finch Berry, Ambre Blends and more on Kirkwood Ave in Bloomington!
kOMpose Yoga (Indianapolis, IN): kOMpose offers yoga classes, private instruction, workshops and life coaching right in the heart of Broad Ripple Village
The Copper Petal (Clarksville, TN): Located in the heart of downtown Clarksville, The Copper Petal carries sizes ranging from XS-3XL as well as select “tween” sizing.
Emmacate Boutique (Aledo, TX): Shop clothing, jewelry, accessories, intimates and more both online and in-store at Emmacate!
Wild Azalea Boutique (Conover, NC): If you’re looking for chic, trendy clothing with a small town vibe then you have come to the right place! Wil Azalea specializes in finding the perfect outfit for every occasion.
Sassafras at The Walk (Jackson, TN): You’ll find clothing, accessories, and gifts at this boutique in Jackson, TN.
Midwest Brows & Beauty (Carmel, IN): Never settle for average brows. Midwest Brows & Beauty is Indiana’s premier microblading studio.
Sunny Paige (Frisco, TX): Sunny Piage is here to be your one stop shop from trendy outfits to unique gifts. They love helping women look, feel and give their best.
Club Synergie (Gainesville, FL): Club Synergie is a magical place where our mission is to help women live happier and healthier lives! Their mission is to rejuvenate your skin, tighten and tone your body and help you find your happy place.
Red Door Boutique (Owensboro, KY): The Red Door in Owensboro is a full service salon and boutique, formerly knows as Shear Perfection Salon.
Elements Salon & Spa (Green Bay, WI): Elements Salon & Spa is Green Bay’s largest and original hybrid salon. Their facilities are unlike any other in Northeast Wisconsin with cutting edge technology, art, and education.
Mustard Seed (Middlebury, IN): By shopping at Mustard Seed, your purchases make a difference around the globe. Mustard Seed has curated a collection of world changing jewelry, apparel, hand bags and more from over 40 artisan groups in 15+ countries.
Odon Pharmacy (Odon, IN): Odon Pharmacy is a locally owned, home town, independent pharmacy.
Rafia Aesthetic Studio (Shrewsbury, NJ): Visit Rafia Aesthetic Studio for hair, skincare, nails, and pedicures in Shrewsbury, NJ!
The 30 Bird (Bowling Green, KY): Looking for acai bowls? The 30 Bird is Bowling Green, KY’s exclusive acai bowl destination & your one-stop shop for certified Whole30 expertise.
Stella Maris Shoppe (Streator, IL): Stella Maris Shoppe is a ladies boutique feature young contemporary, ladies, and curvy clothing owned by two sisters that fell in love with fashion.
The Brow House (Sarasota, FL): Treat your brows to microblading, waxing, tinting, and lash extensions at The Brow House.
Gaia Micro Spa (Franklin, TN): Sit back, relax and enjoy your experience at Gaia – a spa that offers services from haircuts to body treatments to promote harmony of the body and soul.
Salon 146 (Crestwood, KY): 146 Salon and Spa is dedicated to providing a memorable hair and massage experience for each guest through exceptional service and technical excellence.
Wearing, sharing, and exploring Ambre Blends is easy, intuitive, and a work of art. It is important to note these three essential steps to best wear and emanate the soothing, natural fragrances of Ambre Blends!
Our comprehensive line of skin and body care products is designed around our five Ambre Blends essences. Each essence is a handcrafted work of art, sourced from organic ingredients to perfectly complement your body’s natural chemistry. After applying, each essence syncs with your chemistry to radiate a scent unique to you. Try all our original essences over time to keep your natural fragrance fresh.
Our 10ml oil essence pumps are our most popular product – but did you know you can refill them?
Don’t keep buying new 10ml bottles, refill with a 30ml bottle. We have 30ml refill bottles of our pure oil essence in all five scents, which are three times the volume of the 10ml pump bottles. If you’re a repeat customer, the refill bottle is a great option for you; a refill bottle saves you 25% in cost versus buying three 10ml pumps. It’s a better deal economically and environmentally!
Refilling your 10ml pump is easy, check out this quick video of Ambre refilling a bottle of Ahnu.
We’re constantly growing and expanding our list of Ambre Blends retailers across the nation! Take a look at the new stores where you can find your favorite Ambre Blends products stocked:
Methodist Gift Shop (Indianapolis, IN): We hear from nurses all the time that they love wearing Ambre Blends oils during work since they are a soft and subtle scent.
Bargersville Wellness (Bargersville, IN): Bargersville Wellness is a proud Green Circle Salon, which means they divert salon and spa waste from landfill and waterways. How cool is that?!
Calm. Massage & Skin Spa (Vincennes, IN): Specializing in massage, waxing, facials, and skin spa services.
Kinley Kay Beauty Studio (Neenah, WI): Not your average beauty salon – skin care is not an add-on service, it’s Kinley Kay’s main focus!
Telluride Fuel (Telluride, CO): Make sure to wear your Ambre Blends Natural Deodorant before you show up to this performance training center – it will keep you smelling great during your next workout!
Lizard Thicket (Murfreesboro, TN): The Lizard Thicket girls are there to help you find the perfect everyday styles and accessories your closet has been missing.
be. Skin Clinic (Shelburn, VT): You can get everything from a clinical skin treatment to a luxury organic facial, and then visit the boutique to view the high-end selection of organic and luxury skin care products for your face, body, and baby.
Riverview Hospital (Noblesville, IN): Riverview Hospital is the only hospital in Indiana to be named one of America’s 100 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery, and also the recipient of the Outstanding Patient Experience Award!
Naked Monkey (Greenwood, IN): Whether you need an eyebrow wax or the “full baboon,” head to Naked Monkey. We’re now available in the Greenwood location!
Kenneth’s Hair Salons (Ohio): We’re excited to be in not only one but TEN of Kenneth’s! You can find us in Mill Run Center, Avery Square Center, Parkway Center North, Kingsdale Center, New Albany Square, Taylor Square Center, Oak Creek Center, Powell Crossing Center, Northridge Center, and Worthington Place.
The Spa Biltmore (Asheville, NC): The Spa experience at The Inn on Biltmore Estate is inspired by the Biltmore legacy of world-class hospitality and attention to detail.
A Girl About Town Esthetics (Rochester Hills, MI): With over 20 years experience as a licensed Esthetician. Fara is a certified and state licensed microblade artist, and permanent makeup artist.
Genius. (Portland, OR): Get your best hair ever in Portland at Genius.
Fort Wayne Outfitters – Downtown Bike Hub (Fort Wayne, IN): Their mission is to support active lifestyles in Fort Wayne, and this isn’t just any outdoor shop – there’s a focus on the environment, functional fashion, and quality.
Revive Salone & Spa Studio (Noblesville, IN): Come alive with Revive! Revive Salon is all about helping you discover your outer beauty that shines from your inner radiance.
Mary & Martha Home (St. John, IN): You’ll find extraordinary home decor and gifts displayed to inspire beautiful homes and thoughtful gifts.
Fit Mamas Tribe & Boutique (St. Augustine, FL): Fit Mama’s connects you to the resources, motivation and help you need to feel your best before, during, and after your pregnancy. We love that the boutique featured local artisans, women-run businesses and earth-friendly products!
The Space (Brighton, MI): Come as you are, get what you need, and leave feeling better. The Space is awaiting you to step foot inside!
Detour Salon & Style (Anderson, IN): The foundation of Detour is team integrity, guest fulfillment, education, and community involvement – those are four pillars we can get behind!
The Wonder Within (Delaware, OH): Relax, revive, and repeat at The Wonder Within. The Wonder Within offers a range of services including yoga classes, massage therapy, myofascial work, and wellness workshops along with a variety of retail selections.
Invigorate Spa (Indianapolis, IN): Let Invigorate Spa enhance your lifestyle and recharge the body. Try an organic facial when you visit!
Michele’s Boutique (Zionsville, IN): Michele’s on Main is located in downtown Zionsville – a great place to pick up a unique gift (or a little something for yourself).
We’re constantly growing and expanding our list of Ambre Blends retailers across the nation! Take a look at the new stores where you can find your favorite Ambre Blends products stocked:
Britches Clothing (Columbia, MO): Located right in the heart of downtown Columbia, Britches is always current with trendy clothing and accessories. You can also find them on Instagram.
JW Salon (Indianapolis, IN): You’ll find JW Salon right in the heart of Broad Ripple for all of your hair needs! You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Merle Norman (Mena, AR): If you love cosmetics and skincare as much as we do, you need to visit Merle Norman in Mena, Arkansas! You can also find them on Facebook.
Christopher Jones, MD (Indianapolis, IN): This state-of-the-art practice lets you refresh and revitalize your look and the way you feel, right in downtown Indianapolis. You can also find them on Facebook.
Bloom Flowers (Nashville, TN): Not only will your flowers smell great from Bloom Flowers, but you can also get your favorite smelling natural fragrances here! You can also find them on Instagram.
Belove (Winona Lake, IN): Located in the Village’s only garage shop, Belove is a gift shop offering handcrafted jewelry, pottery, and a curate selection of goods and vintage finds. Plus, 10% of every purchase is given to clean water projects, orphan care, or to aid in the fight against human trafficking! You can also find them on Facebook.
Platinum Dance Center (Edina, MN): Owners Erica and Lexi have over 50 years of dance experience combined! Are you ready to dance? Connect with them on Facebook.
Posh Salon & Day Spa (Kokomo, IN): Posh has been voted Kokomo Tribune’s “Best of Kokomo” #1 salon/spa from 2009-2017, and voted Salon Today Magazine’s Top 200 Salons in America four years in a row! Check out their Facebook page.
Joni and Susi (Del Mar, CA): California friends, you need to stop in Joni and Susi next time you’re in the Del Mar area and check out their selection of clothing! And what goes better with a new outfit than your favorite Ambre Blends scent?!
Spa Theology (Asheville, NC): Replenish, relax and redefine at Spa Theology, your ultimate spa experience. Spa Theology was voted one of the best spas in Asheville by the readers of Mountain Xpress! You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Fresh Glow (Brownsburg, IN): Fresh Glow Skincare Boutique is a luxurious bath and skincare boutique in a vintage setting offering customized facials, dermaplaning, peels and more. And now you can find your favorite Ambre Blends products!
Sugar Threads (Greenwood, IN): Opening in April is Greenwood’s newest boutique for urban, chic and trendy items. Keep up with them on Facebook.
AH Collection (Indianapolis, IN): Now open in The Fashion Mall, you’ll find everything from boho to preppy for all ages. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Are you interested in becoming an Ambre Blends retailer? Fill out a wholesale inquiry!
We’re constantly growing and expanding our list of Ambre Blends retailers across the nation! Take a look at the new stores where you can find your favorite Ambre Blends products stocked:
Elements (Garden City, KS): Live in the Garden City area? Elements has your outfit inspiration and your favorite Ambre Blends products in stock!
The Bar Method (Carmel, IN): It doesn’t matter what your fitness level is, The Bar Method has a class for you! You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Nuvo Home (The Village, OK): To achieve the perfect bohemian vibe, look no further than Nuvo Home! Check out their selection of rugs, pillow, and accents for your home. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Woodbury Family Chiropractic (Woodbury, MN): Live a vibrant, joyful, and healthy life by connecting with your body, mind and spirit through whole body chiropractic care from Woodbury Family Chiropractic! You can also find them on Facebook.
Friends Home Decor (Noblesville, IN): Located in an 1892 two-room schoolhouse, you can find a wide range of unique gifts and custom designs for your home at Friends Home Decor. You can also find them on Facebook.
Chic Salon and Boutique (O’Fallon, MO): This full service hair salon also carries a wide variety of accessories, decor and gifts, including Ambre Blends!
Goob’s & Aunt B’s (Greenfield, TN): Come browse the selection of antiques and hidden treasures in Greenfield, and pick up your favorite Ambre Blends products while you’re there!
Barre Reaction (Commerce Charter Twp, MI): Get a full body workout that is safe, effective, and also FUN! You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Heal Thyself (Indianapolis, IN): Live a pain-free existence and instill a sense of health and well-being at Heal Thyself through a variety of holistic massage methods!
Kohler Waters Spa (Green Bay, WI): Kohler Waters Spa at Lodge Kohler is truly a sanctuary to treat your mind, body and soul. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Hoku Beauty (Honolulu, HI): Pamper yourself in Hawaii at Hoku Beauty, which provides the best treatments to relax and rejuvenate your skin! You can also find them on Facebook.
Bluetique (Bloomington, IN): Fashion meets fun at Bluetique! You’ll find trendy and affordable clothing at Bluetique, conveniently located on Kirkwood.
Skin Deep (Chattanooga, TN): Looking for a skin care treatment in Chattanooga? Don’t miss Skin Deep Aesthetics for all of your medical spa needs.
Hudson Hair Co (Nyack, NY): Located in the heart of downtown Nyack, Hudson Hair Co. is on top of all your favorite hair trends. Take a look at their work on Facebook.
Infinity Salon (Warsaw, IN): Get an unforgettable experience at Infinity Salon in Warsaw! Take a look at their work on Instagram and Facebook.
Pure Barre (Dayton, OH): Lift, tone and burn at Pure Barre in Dayton, OH! You can find them on Facebook.
Timeless Beauty (Franklin, TN): This medical and aesthetic center in Tennessee is not only elegant but comfortable for clients. You can also find them on Facebook.
KJ & Co Beauty Spa (New Castle, IN): Meet your hair goals at KJ & Co! Take a look at their Facebook page to check out some of the amazing hair they’re doing.
Salon b (Aurora, IL): Salon b is a place to gather, relax, shop and ‘b’ you! You can find them on Instagram and Facebook.
Something Blue (Prospect, KY): Find everything from clothing to jewelry to bridal accessories and gifts at Something Blue! You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Philosophy & Vines (Sarasota, FL): Philosophy & Vines is your one stop shop for men and women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and home decor! You can also find them on Facebook.
Clementine’s Salon (Denver, CO): Elle magazine has twice named Clementine’s one of the top salons in the nation! Find them on Instagram and Facebook.
Claire Marie (Seymour, IN): Ranging from juniors to plus size, Claire Marie is a locally-owned boutique that features unique clothing, accessories, decor and more with someone to fit everyone’s personal taste.
Are you interested in becoming an Ambre Blends retailer? Fill out a wholesale inquiry!
One minute you smell your Ambre Oil (or any scent in general) and the next you don’t. Are you worried that your oil has lost its scent or that your nose isn’t working?
You might think that your Ambre Blends Oil Essence doesn’t last very long, but in fact, it lasts all day (and into the night), much longer than alcohol-based perfumes! The truth is that you lose the ability to smell the oil essence after a period of time due to olfactory fatigue.
What is Olfactory Fatigue?
Did you know that in an average day, you inhale around 23,000 times? That’s a LOT of scents to be smelling each day! The olfactory receptors in your nostrils pick up these scents and communicate them to your brain. Our brain then tells us what the scent means. For example, the smell of burgers on a grill tell you that someone is having a BBQ.
Our brains have been programmed to tell us when there are changes in smell, not to tell us when things smell the same as they have over x amount of time. That’s why when you wear an oil essence, it becomes part of your constant environment and your brain eventually stops registering the scent, pushing it into the background. This is olfactory fatigue. But this is also why people will ask you what you’re wearing, since their nose will be able to pick up the new smell!
Want to Smell Your Products Again?
We hear it from our long-time customers all the time. “I love the smell of your products even though I can’t smell them on myself anymore. But people always ask me what I’m wearing so I know it’s working!”
With the recent addition of Ahnu to our Oil Essence line, Ambre Blends now has five different scents you can mix and match. We often suggest to our customers to switch up the scent you’re wearing to overcome olfactory fatigue. If you’re a faithful Ambre Essence wearer, try using Ahnu Essence for a little bit and then switch back to Ambre! All of our Oil Essences are made with the Ambre Essence as a base, and they are made to mix, match and layer.
Do you ever wonder who makes all the Ambre Blends products that you order? When you step into the Ambre Blends Disco Hut, you’ll find Alison Agan, our Production and Fulfillment Assistant, making your products by hand with love! Since starting with Ambre Blends in August of 2016, Alison not only works in production but helps with shipping.
What is a day in the life of Alison like? During the week, you can find me cranking out product at Ambre Blends and coming home to some Netflix and ping pong. Friday and Saturday, I’m working at The Compass. Sunday is for pajamas and organized sports. Or unorganized…it’s Sunday so who cares!
What is your favorite part about working for Ambre Blends? The team I have the privilege of working with every day. We get to come together and provide people with their favorite products not only nationally but internationally, which is mind-blowing considering the humble beginnings of Ambre Blends. We can get goofy and we can certainly get down to business. Did I mention it’s the best smelling work place on the planet? That’s another bonus!
What are some of your favorite organic products that you use? Organic food is my favorite. I love all food but organic is my favorite!
What is your favorite Ambre Blends product/essence? I’m an all-out oil junkie. Solace and Invoke mixed together is my magical potion of choice. The Skin Tonic has also completely simplified my skincare routine.
What is a fun fact about you that people don’t know? I was born in a truck on Highway 101 in California. Literally born Ford tough.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I’m a true night owl and like any late night social scene revolving around food. I love to paint so if I’m feeling creative I can go to town on a canvas. Also, I like to get out in nature with my two pit bulls and my husband.
Why should people be using Ambre Blends? What makes Ambre Blends so special is how intimate yet powerful it is. It is so memorable but not invasive. When I first met my husband he wore Ambre Essence. I was wearing one of his shirts and could not get over how addictive yet light the scent was. So yeah, Ambre Blends is great for starting relationships.
What has been one of the most rewarding experiences about working at Ambre Blends? Being able to use our platform to spread information about the benefits of not only wearing more natural products but the impact of supporting local businesses and companies that support a greener lifestyle.
What was your first job? Working for my family’s tree service. Hauling brush, driving a dump truck, roping down trees…you know…the normal job for a 13-year old girl!
It’s hard to believe that March has almost come to an end and we are a quarter of the way into 2016! With the first day of spring behind us, I have to share my gratitude with all of our loyal customers for such a tremendous 2015.
Ambre Blends had its largest annual increase in sales ever last year! Much of that is attributed to YOU, our loyal customers, who are branching out, wearing more of our line and making Ambre Blends part of your lifestyle. We’ve noticed that our customers who previously only wore one scent in a Roll-On are trying different scents and exploring our product offerings, including the Natural Deodorant, Pure Soy Wax Candles, Skin Tonic and more. Did you know that we have approximately 80 different products now?
Our retail stores are noticing the customer demand and stocking a more diverse selection of our products to help meet our customers’ wants and needs. Stores that have only carried Roll-Ons now stock Deodorant and Beard Kits, and we know we couldn’t have grown like this without you. Thank you to all of our incredible customers for the support, kind words, encouragement and suggestions. You have played such a large part in the growth of our company.
We have so much in store for you for the rest of 2016. For starters, we are now selling our Ambre Beards products individually as well as in the Men’s Grooming Kit. So gentlemen, if you need to restock your Face and Beard Oil, you can buy individually instead of only in the kit. We also will be debuting an unscented Skin Tonic just for your face (for men and women) due to customer demand. We’ve had people tell us that their eyes are sensitive to some of the oils when wearing the Skin Tonic on their face, so be on the lookout for small bottles in an unscented version.
April showers bring May flowers, but they’ll also bring in two new limited edition products you can find exclusively online. For Earth Day, we’ll be selling a limited quantity of our white birch display holders. We debuted these at our open house for our Indianapolis customers in December and they were a huge hit. Each birch display holds a 10 ml Roll-On and 30 ml refill bottle, which is a great way to let your oil sit and age before use.
Also in April, we’ll have a small limited supply of Ambre Essence Bubble Bath available online in the end of April. These will come in a beautiful frosted glass bottle. We’re launching the Bubble Bath just in time for Mother’s Day, so treat your mom to a luxurious bath, she deserves it. Get it while you can because once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Good news beer lovers: we are partnering with Sun King Brewing Company to come out with Lip Remedy made with hops. Instead of tasting like blood orange, this Lip Remedy will be similar to the taste of Sun King’s Grapefruit Jungle. If you’re not signed up for our newsletter yet, make sure to sign up so you can be informed about the release date of this limited edition product.
One of the things I’m most excited to announce is that I’m working on developing a baby line that will come out in the latter part of 2016. I was inspired to make a baby line a long time ago. I use these products on my own children because kids need quality, clean products just as much as adults do. I’ve been making my own products since my son was born, and with so many customers asking us for a children’s line we knew we had to do it. Our customers constantly tell me that they use our current products on their babies and toddlers, so we wanted to offer something more.
While the products we have now are already safe for your children, this will be a line exclusively for them. It will have a unique scent that is exclusive just for the baby line that will include oils beneficial to babies with colic, teething kids and more. In addition to products for your children, we’re developing on a belly oil for the baby line to help moms-to-be prevent stretch marks and also help heal stretch marks that are already present.
As always, we are committed to bringing you clean products that make you feel good about yourself and what you’re putting on your body. Thanks again for supporting Ambre Blends and helping us become the company we are today!
Our 10ml oil essence pumps are our most popular product – but did you know you can refill them?
