Melange Concrete Parfum & LAFCO Home Candles

What is Concrete Parfum? Melange Concrete Parfum are small containers of fragrance in a solid form. We prepare them in small batches, using pure Beeswax, Jojoba Oil and our wonderful fragrances. They have received a large number of media mentions, thanks to their convenient size (small enough for a handbag or pocket), flexibility (they can be worn alone or blended) and affordability (only $10 each).

In the store, we carry a large variety of fragrances with new ones added regularly. Now, we have added a large selection of new fragrances to our website as well. We list them by fragrance type to make ordering a snap.

1. Concrete Parfum Floral notes & blends: Polynesien floral, Casablanca Lily, Pikaki & Jasmine, Sweet Pea, Tuberose, Peony & Violet, Chevrefeuille (honeysuckle).


2. Fruit & Citrus notes & blends: Grenade (sweet pomegranate), Fromboise (raspberry leaves), Plum Blossom, Mandarine & Green Tea, Orchid & Mandarin, Pamplemousse (grapefruit).


3. Green & Warm notes & Blends: Green Tea, Figuier (fresh green fig), Por Homme, Amber & Sandalwood, Terre (earth), Vanilla.

To find the concrete parfum on our site click on Custom Blend, Perfume, or New at top of this page.

Just in time for Spring & Summer.... The LAFCO New York House & Home Daffodil Guest Room Candle. This is the perfect way to welcome the season in your guestroom (or any room!) of your house..

A blend of fresh Daffodils and Daisies accentuated with notes of Orange Blossom and Honeysuckle, these rich soy-wax blend candles burn cleanly and slowly with 100% cotton wicks to maximize fragrance output. Large by traditional standards, the candle will provide 90+ hours of enjoyment.

The colorful glass container is handblown and unique and will complement any decor in your home. Best of all, when the candle is finished the wax is easily removed and the glass can be used in a variety of wonderful ways in the house.

LAFCO House & Home candles are available by clicking on "Candles" at top of this page in Daffodil and the follwing fragrances: Marine (Bathroom); Chamomile & Lavender (Master Bedroom); Fresh Cut Gardenia (Living Room); Myrrh & Casis (Boudoir); Cilantro & Orange (Kitchen).

Melange Apothecary

13632 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

(818) 385-0495

e-mail: melangeapothecary@socal.rr.com

STORE HOURS APRIL - LABOR DAY

Tuesday-Friday 10:00-6:00

Saturday 10:00-5:00

SUN & MON CLOSED (Monday blending by appointment)

Melange Blending & Mothers Day Events In Store

PRIVATE BLENDING EVENTS:

APRIL DATES AVAILABLE:

WED: APRIL 2, APRIL 9, APRIL 16

FRI: APRIL 4, APRIL 11, APRIL 18

What is a Private Blending Event? Private Blending Events are held at Melange Apothecary by reservation. We schedule them on Wednesday or Friday evenings, after the store closes, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

These events are a chance for a small group of people (3 to 8) to get together, explore fragrance, relax and have fun. Melange provides appetizers and participants may bring in a bottle of wine. Each participant creates a custom fragrance (s), which we expertly blend into the product of their choice -- parfum, bath, body or home fragrance item.

Cost: $55 per person, non-refundable. The full cost is applied towards your custom-blended product. Reservations are made in advance by calling the store 818-385-0495, or e-mail: melangeapothecary@socal.rr.com

MOTHERS DAY EVENTS

MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SISTER (OR FRIEND) BLENDING EVENTS

SUNDAY APRIL 27 MAY 4 11:00-1:30

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30 MAY 8 6:00-8:00 p.m.

A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon or evening after work with your Mother, Daughter, Sister or special friend -- just in time for Mothers Day!

Melange provides appetizers and tea (Sunday) or appetizers and wine (Wed) and you provide the fun and inspiration. Explore our over 80 fragrances and create your own unique personal fragrance blend (or blends).... we expertly mix your fragrance into the products of your choice. All gift boxed and ready to take home to Mom - or yourself.

Cost: $65 per person. Cost is fully applied towards your custom-blended products.

To keep these events interactive, we must limit each Mothers Day event to 6 participants. Groups of 2 are encouraged to reserve and meet new people!

Reserve: 818-385-0495 or melangeapothecary@socal.rr.com

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New at Melange Apothecary Sherman Oaks

Tsi-La Natural Perfumes

Spring at Melange Apothecary is off to a wonderful start. Our new location (13632 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423) is bustling and we love our new neighborhood with its lovely shops and eateries.

When one thinks of Spring, flowers often comes to mind. New to Melange, Tsi-La is an inspired & timely collection of fragrances that are prepared by hand in small batches using only the finest distilled essential oils and plant botanicals. These fragrances are rich, lush and truly multi-dimensional -- they manage to disprove the notion some hold that all natural fragrances are limited in scope.

ILANG ILANG: A rich, sweet floral blend with lush vanilla orchids and fruit accords.

FLEUR SAUVAGE: Neroli, Italian Bergamot, blond wood notes & rich Tuberose.

KESU: Notes of Amber, Wood and Incense with accords of Jasmine and exotic spice.

KIZES: Elderflower blossoms, rich Tuberose, fresh Bergamot and Orange Flowers.

Available at Melange apothecary:

Set of 4 blends; 4ml each $75

OR

One 4ml fragrance $45

www.melangeapothecary.com Keyword: Tsi-la

Merci!

MELANGE APOTHECARY MOVES TO SHERMAN OAKS

Finally! Melange Apothecary has settled into our new (and improved!) home in Sherman Oaks. Our new address is 13632 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-385-0495. We are on the South side of Ventura, just East of Woodman.

Located just 6 miles East of our old location, our new store is slightly larger and much wider than our Woodland Hills location. This is important, because we needed a larger counter for fragrance blending. Many of you like to blend and stay for awhile and now we have extra space to accommodate you! Also, our Blending Events (after hours & by appointment private events for small groups) will sit much more comfortably. We have a lot of new products to try, including Millefiori, a bath line from Italy, Claus Porto fantasia soaps, wonderful fragrances & whimsical packaging.

Parking: Metered parking is available on Ventura Blvd, or take advantage of the free one-hour parking located in the rear of the stores along this street. Simply look for the "Woodman-Ventura Plaza - one hour free" signs behind any store. You can enter Melange through the back door if you like.

While you are here, take advantage of the many wonderful stores, coffee houses and restaurants. This is a great neighborhood to walk and browse.

Fragrance Bar News: We have a lot of new fragrances & blends for Spring. Try Figuier with Green Tea; Mandarine & Green Tea; Mandarine & Orchide; or my new favorite -- Plum Blossom; a fresh fruit with green and citrus notes. It blends beautifully with The' Blanc or our Natural Orange Blossom.

Merci!

Melange apothecary

Oprah's Favorite Things 2007 - Claus Porto Soaps

Claus Porto Soaps - as seen on Oprah's Favorite Things, December 2007.

Claus Porto Soaps, Body Wash, Body Cream and Candles are a longtime favorite of mine, both at Melange apothecary and our Brentwood stores years ago.

Founded in Portugal in 1887, Claus Porto manufacturers some of the world's most beautiful and luxurious personal care items. Their 12.34 ounce (350 gram) soap is quite large by soap standards and will last a good long while with proper care.

What makes Claus Porto soaps so wonderful are the way they are made. They are natural and contain pure Coconut Oil and Shea Butter. Claus Porto continues to employ the time-honored tradition of milling soap, mixing a full seven times for a dense, rich soap that is fragrant to the last use -- no splitting or cracking. All soaps are air-dried on racks -- no machines. Fragrances originate from the South of France, home of the world's finest fragrances.

A wonderful treat for yourself; a very thoughtful and stylish gift. Visit our home page for more information on the many fragrances of Claus Porto soaps, body wash, body cream and candles we carry, any of which can be gift-boxed and shipped.

Melange Holiday/Winter Fragrance

Melange Apothecary holiday/Winter fragrance has arrived! Citron d' Hiver is French for Winter Citrus. A delectable and spicy blend of Fresh Orange, spicy Cinnamon Leaf and warm Ambre. A wonderful way to fragrance your surroundings this holiday season. Price: $30. To order, visit our website http://www.melangeapothecary.com/ or call 818-703-8481

Crazylibellule & The Poppies Solid Parfum

French for "the crazy dragonfly", Crazylibellule & The Poppies is a beautiful line of solid fragrances with whimsical packaging.

Made in Paris by Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud (founder of the original Shop 8 store), these magical little parfums can be worn alone or blended. Perfect to carry in a handbag or to give as a gift. Priced at only $18, they are not only wonderful, they are affordable too!

Les Divines Alcoves is a collection of precious flowery and fruity fragrances. My favorites include:

• Dans tes Bras (In your arms). Top notes of Bergamote, Jasmine, heart notes of Iris & Violette, base notes of Sandalwood and Vanilla.



• Tout Oublier (Letting Go..) Top notes of Bergamote and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Ylang, base notes of Violette, Cedar, Amber, Musc.



• Amoureuse. Top notes of Berry & Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Tea and Jasmine, base notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Shanghaijava is a collection of amazing oriental florals and fruity fragrances. Customer favorites include:

• Musc & Patchouli. Top notes of Bergamote, heart note of Muget, base notes of Musk and Patchouli



• Encens Mystic. Top notes of Clove & Cedar, heart notes of Incense, Myrrh and Benzoin, base notes of Musc, Vanilla and Patchouli.



• Blue Orchidee. Top notes of Bergamote, Mandarin, Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Ylang, Base notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Musc.

Descriptions and ordering information for all Crazylibellule fragrances are available on the melange website - http://www.melangeapothecary.com/