Essence

Essence is a custom fragrance store on Newbury St. in Boston. In addition to custom blending perfumes we carry the essence of designer fragrances in the pure oil form before they are diluted with 80-95% alcohol.

Without alcohol diluting the fragrance the fragrances smell better, last longer and do not cause allergic reactions and headaches that are commonly associated with traditional spray...

Essence also stocks pre-scented soaps, candles and jewelry.

Owner Jullian Coleman plans to launch a collection of Boston-themed fragrances in early 2010.

Some signature fragrances are recognizable across countries and decades, made by master perfume artists and large fashion houses--and at Essence’s scent-mixing boutique, you can recreate them at...