Nomaterra At the Hester Street Fair Posted on 4 Sep 12:49 , 0 comments

Come see Nomaterra this Saturday, September 7th, from 10 am to 6 pm at the Hester Street Fair. Hope to see you all there!

Nomaterra at New York Now! Posted on 13 Aug 11:18 , 0 comments

Hello Nomaterra fans, we've got some exciting news for you! This week we'll be down at Pier 94 at the NY Now Trade Show, where we will be introducing lots of awesome new things: 4 new scents, candles, roll-ons, and our signature collection. All of this is just in time for the holidays! For those of you in the New York area please be sure to stop by our booth and see all the new great products we have to offer, or if you're not in the area be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for lots of great pictures! And watch in stores nearby for more amazing Nomaterra newness coming your way this fall!

Check Out the New Nomaterra.com Posted on 15 Jul 11:10 , 0 comments

Happy Monday Nomaterra fans. We're very excited to introduce you to our new website, which we just launched last week!

It is now easier than ever to pick up your favorite Nomaterra products, as well as satisfy your wanderlust and need for travel tips with our blog. They're all together in one place at Nomaterra.com! Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think. Be sure to follow Nomaterra on Twitter and Facebook!

Nomaterra Loves: Peace Love Threads Posted on 1 Jul 11:37 , 0 comments

When we met model Tash Moore at the Hester Street Fair on the Lower East Side, we knew immediately that we'd get along. Tash is the founder of Peace Love Threads, a fantastic e-commerce site with a wonderful blog to go with it. According to their website: "Our mission is simple: live the life of your dreams… & look good every step of the way!" Sound familiar? It certainly did to us! Tash's mission reminded us a lot of our own mantra, "Live your dreams, and smell good while doing it." With such a perfect pairing, we naturally had to pass along this website, as well as a link to a post that Tash wrote up about Nomaterra! Thank you to the Peace Love Threads team for the Nomaterra love! Be sure to follow Nomaterra on Twitter and Facebook!

Washington D.C.'s 30 Under 30 Posted on 24 Jun 12:33 , 0 comments

Happy Monday Nomaterra fans! We hope everyone had a great weekend; last week we came across this fantastic list courtesy of Refinery29 of the top 30 rising stars in D.C. under 30. We love the idea of giving young up and-comers (like Nomaterra founders Ben and Aggie) the props that they deserve, so we absolutely loved this story and thought we had to share! And, we have to admit, we think that everyone on this list would love our powerful and fresh Washington, D.C. fragrance! Be sure to follow Nomaterra on Twitter and Facebook!

The Art of Perfume Posted on 10 Jun 11:47 , 0 comments

Last week we stumbled upon a fantastic article about perfume making from a 2005 issue of The New Yorker. "Annals of Innovation: The Scent of the Nile" details the creation of an Hermès perfume, Un Jardin sur le Nil (translation: A Garden on the Nile), and provides a fascinating insight into the incredibly complicated world which is perfumery. From debates about how to create a signature across a line of perfumes to listings of the countless iterations which Hermès perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena created and tested before settling on the final formula for the "juice," the article details exactly how difficult it is to do what perfumers do. Finally, the overall piece serves as a reflection on the different ways in which perfume is incorporated into major fashion houses, like Hermès. Hermès and Chanel both have in-house perfumers, allowing them to create a body of work that is cohesive and completely in line with their brands concepts. Many other larger houses and big name perfumes (such as celebrity perfumes) outsource their perfume factions, turning to external companies who employ master perfumers to create their scents. While this second tactic has been known to turn out some very successful fragrances, there is no cohesion, no authenticity or truth behind the perfume which links it to the ultimate message of the brand. By using the model found in niche perfumery, Hermès was able to create a body of perfumes which are distinctly Hermès and which represent all of the elegance, glamour, and class for which their brand is known. Read the whole article here.

We're in the News! Nomaterra in Allure Posted on 27 May 12:24 , 0 comments

Hi there Nomaterra fans! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekends, whether you're jet-setting somewhere fabulous or enjoying a relaxing day off at home. We're very happy to share this piece from Allure magazine, where Le Catch blogger and former Lucky magazine editor Marlien Rentmeester named Nomaterra's East Hampton fragrance as her go-to perfume.

Enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day weekend!

Sniffapalooza's Spring Fling Posted on 8 May 11:56 , 0 comments

This past weekend was a busy one here at Nomaterra, with back to back events at Bella Cara, a fantastic boutique which sells Nomaterra fragrances in Washington D.C., and with Sniffapalooza's Spring Fling Event. The Sniffapalooza Spring Fling was "an entire weekend crammed full of olfactory and multi-sensory experiences. You'll come away with new knowledge, new friends, lots of new goodies, and a new perspective on a fragrant life." Nomaterra founders Ben and Aggie gave a presentation about Nomaterra at the Spring Fling; they discussed the story behind the brand, how Aggie creates each of our fragrances, and more! Thanks to everyone who attended the event!

Bellacara Meet the Perfumer Event Posted on 6 May 11:58 , 0 comments

Happy Monday Nomaterra fans! We had a busy weekend here at Nomaterra, with events here in New York and at a fabulous boutique, Bellacara, in Alexandria, VA!

Guests got to sip on champagne and enjoy delicious chocolates while meeting the fantastic perfumer behind our fragrances. Thanks so much to everyone who came out and supported Nomaterra fragrances! We had a great time meeting all of you.

You're Invited: Nomaterra at Bellacara Posted on 2 May 09:56 , 0 comments

The week is almost out Nomaterra fans, and we have an exciting event for those of you in the D.C. area! This Saturday, May 4th, our founders Aggie and Ben will be at Bella Cara, a fantastic boutique in Alexandria, VA where Nomaterra fragrances are sold!

[caption id="attachment_2599" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bellacara Event in Alexandria, VA[/caption] Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, for over 12 years Bellacara has been Northern Virginia's preeminent boutique for high end cosmetic, skin care and hair care products.

Be sure to stop by for champagne, chocolates, and to meet the lovely couple behind Nomaterra! You can learn about the process behind creating each scent, which notes are most prominent, and much more! Plus, this is the perfect chance to pick up a beautiful, hand-crafted fragrance for any moms in your life. Hope to see you there! Bellacara 1000 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Saturday, May 4th 11am to 6pm