Chief Perfumer Thelma Haywood Shares Fragrance Journey

At Fragrances of Polynesia, we believe scents can take you on a journey through the senses, unfolding special memories of distant Polynesian Islands encountered in a lifetime of deep wanderlust. Captured in delicate bottles of liquid emotion, our fragrances are an intimate ode to the Polynesian Islands that have left their indelible mark on the soul.

Our Fragrance Journey begins on beautiful Alameda Island located in the San Francisco Bay. Alameda Island is home to a lush array of plants, making Alameda Island a perfumer’s dream. The mild tropical climate allows Alameda Island to exist as a true paradise, offering an abundance of fragrant, natural scents. Fragrant breezes surround you with the sensuality of an island paradise. The waft of heady blooms of Sampaguita and mimosa mingle with the mesmerizing ocean mist to create a luxurious tropical heaven. You are on an island paradise. Perfumes for women.

The average annual temperature is 71 degrees. Walking along South Shore beach leaves you spellbound as you inhale the blend of fragrant blossoms and sea air. Sadly, our stay on beautiful Alameda Island must come to an end, and so we continue our Fragrance Journey. Perfume store.

The next stop on our Fragrance Journey is the Pacific Island of Mo'orea. As you step from the airplane, the scent of plumeria blossoms fill the air. You are greeted by a kind hostess and given a lei, or flower necklace, made of the most beautiful intricately mixed plumeria, gardenia, and jasmine. It's like stepping into a Polynesian garden at the height of bloom. This heavenly aroma surrounds you-feminine, lovely, elegant. Perfumes for women.

We then continue our travels to the notable city of Berlin, Germany. Here we start on our path toward fragrance development with a local perfumery. Fragrance adventures to Paris include a deeper dive into the creation of scents and our chance to explore the city, including the Champs Elysees. A world of renowned streets lined with boutiques and perfume shops surround us.

Our final destination is none other than New Orleans.

Ah, Mardi Gras!

The aroma of pralines, sea mist, and vanilla mingled with vetiver fill the air. What a beautiful perfume these scents would make. Thelma drew inspiration from her world travels to create a line of eponymous fragrances. Now, it's time to settle down and open a custom perfume shop FRAGRANCES OF POLYNESIA, in New Orleans.

The natural flowers of exotic Polynesian islands inspire each Eau de Parfum at Fragrances of Polynesia. A personal favorite has become Fantasy, which is reminiscent of the beauty of the Hibiscus flower and wrapped with the essence of plumeria, ocean mist, mimosa, and sheer musk.

Travel the world with our collection of exotic fragrances inspired by far-off lands and cultures. Explore our fragrances and embark on a Fragrance Journey with us in the Big Easy, New Orleans.