It all started at a small shop in New Orleans. It felt as if I had stepped back in time. The sights and scents that greeted me as I walked through the door transported me to a different era. Suddenly it was 1843 and I was inside the Doussan French Perfumery in the Vieux Carré, which catered to a discerning clientele.
The French Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S., has a reputation for appreciating the exquisite things in life. Fine food and spirits, rich coffee, smooth tobacco and exotic fragrances are all part of a culture that recognizes the pleasures of life and acknowledges its sensuous, bohemian nature.
Like August Doussan, the founder of this shop, I too had been blessed with “le nez” (the nose). Having worked with essential oils and fine fragrance for over 20 years, my olfaction had been trained to detect the components of a blend with only a few whiffs. Now, I was immersed deep within my element.
Florals such as rose and jasmine, oriental blends composed of amber and spice, earthy sandalwood and intoxicating patchouli totally enveloped me. I decided, at that moment, to create a beautiful line of fragrant products to carry forth the tradition of the apothecary - made with all natural ingredients and scented with pure essential oils, absolutes and resins - in honor of this beautiful era.
The result of this is the complete French Market Botanicals product line. Each and every item is handcrafted - using a variety of premium oils and butters, floral hydrosols, essential oils and other botanicals plus time proven ingredients such as raw honey, royal jelly, beeswax and herbal extracts.
From facial and body care products to our cold process soap and perfume, we monitor the outcome each step of the way to ensure perfect results. No effort is spared to bring you the most luxurious natural products available today.
- Sonsa Rae, Licensed Aesthetician and Aromatherapist
Former Owner of FACES Salon in California and Hawaii
The French Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S., has a reputation for appreciating the exquisite things in life. Fine food and spirits, rich coffee, smooth tobacco and exotic fragrances are all part of a culture that recognizes the pleasures of life and acknowledges its sensuous, bohemian nature.
Like August Doussan, the founder of this shop, I too had been blessed with “le nez” (the nose). Having worked with essential oils and fine fragrance for over 20 years, my olfaction had been trained to detect the components of a blend with only a few whiffs. Now, I was immersed deep within my element.
Florals such as rose and jasmine, oriental blends composed of amber and spice, earthy sandalwood and intoxicating patchouli totally enveloped me. I decided, at that moment, to create a beautiful line of fragrant products to carry forth the tradition of the apothecary - made with all natural ingredients and scented with pure essential oils, absolutes and resins - in honor of this beautiful era.
The result of this is the complete French Market Botanicals product line. Each and every item is handcrafted - using a variety of premium oils and butters, floral hydrosols, essential oils and other botanicals plus time proven ingredients such as raw honey, royal jelly, beeswax and herbal extracts.
From facial and body care products to our cold process soap and perfume, we monitor the outcome each step of the way to ensure perfect results. No effort is spared to bring you the most luxurious natural products available today.
- Sonsa Rae, Licensed Aesthetician and Aromatherapist
Former Owner of FACES Salon in California and Hawaii
