I received a strange email that said my invoice could not be delivered.  It was from Paypal with their logo and the 888 or 800 numbers in the body of the email.  I was alarmed and went to the paypal.com website and found the contact phone number.  After a couple days of crazy happenings with my paypal account, I discovered my paypal actual account had been hacked,  men from India had done it with their Android phone.  That was the only thing that told me someone had taken over my account. I do not have an Android phone so someone being logged into my account for several days was a big problem. The next thing I know $228k total of money request invoices were sent out to many people with emails I do not recognize.  I canceled all of those invoices.. as soon as I saw them in my account.

After several days on the phone with the real paypal they were able to disconnect my account from this android phone from India.  Very scary.  Not sure where they got this list of names and emails from as I did not recogize any of them.  Well of course people complained about their receiving an invoice for $3,000+ from me … that I did not send.  Paypal closed my account.. and I cannot open another one.  Therefore my shopping cart on my www.JoAnneBassett.com website no longer works. Looking at the thousands of Paypal complaints at the Better Business Bureau online I am now grateful that my shopping cart is disconnected. They did not support the business that got their Paypal.com account page hacked. It was not my website that got hacked. They blamed me and the fraudsters go free.

You can still order from my website that has all of my perfumes.  The Etsy site does not have all of them. You can send me an email to joanne@joannebassett.com, tell me what you want to order and we can arrange the payment through Venmo.  Pay for it on Venmo – @JoAnne-Bassett-5.  I will send you a Venmo invoice to pay. My website will be updated with Natural Perfumes Blog posts like this one.

Earlier this year I had started a new website with Shopify.  I ran into some problems loading my products and the setup features and decided to keep my website and shopping cart. Too much work.

My Etsy store works just fine so you can buy my natural perfumes, perfume kits and supplies there. I do not have all of the all natural perfumes on Etsy so you can email to order from my website as an option.  Also Etsy takes a 10% fee.

For years I have been wanting to sell my formulas and my JoAnne Bassett company.  Some formulas sold and there have been some offers, not a good fit so far.  I am calling it in now as this is another incident that brings me stress.

If you want to buy natural perfumes that I have created using Divine and Royal Alchemy now is the time.  I do not know how much longer I will be selling them.

Thank you all for your support.

Breathing in the Essence of Purity

The first time I smelled lavender swaying in the summer breeze, it wasn’t just a scent—it was a memory. A moment frozen in time, simple and untainted. That’s the power of nature’s fragrances. They don’t just linger in the air; they tell stories, evoke emotions, and transport you to places untouched by artificiality. Yet, in a world saturated with synthetic perfumes, one might wonder: Why choose natural fragrances? The answer lies not only in their purity but in their ability to reconnect us with something raw and real.

The Allure of Nature Bottled: What Makes Natural Fragrances Special?

Imagine walking through a forest after rain. The earthy aroma of wet soil mingles with the crisp scent of pine needles. Now, contrast that with an air freshener trying to mimic “forest rain.” It’s like comparing a handwritten love letter to a mass-printed card—one feels authentic, the other doesn’t.

Natural botanical fragrances come from flowers, herbs, spices, and resins harvested directly from nature. Unlike synthetic scents concocted in laboratories, they carry the essence of their origins. When you spritz on a natural perfume or light a candle infused with essential oils, you’re embracing the earth’s bounty—not chemicals engineered to trick your senses.

But there’s more to this choice than authenticity. Let me take you back to my grandmother’s garden.

She grew roses—not for show—but for their scent. Every evening, she’d pick petals and steep them into water to create her own rosewater mist. She believed that what you breathe in becomes part of you. And she was right.

Why Choose Natural Fragrances Over Synthetic Ones?

Today, we live among invisible toxins. Many commercial perfumes and air fresheners contain phthalates, parabens, and synthetic musks—ingredients that sound as foreign as they feel on your skin. These compounds don’t just smell strong; they can disrupt hormones and trigger allergies.

Natural fragrances offer an antidote—a breath of fresh air when your lungs crave clarity. Here’s why:

1. Healthier for Your Body: When you choose natural fragrances made from essential oils or botanical extracts, you’re avoiding harmful chemicals that can irritate skin or harm your respiratory system.

2. Eco-Friendly: Synthetic perfumes often rely on petrochemicals derived from non-renewable resources. On the other hand, natural fragrances support sustainable farming practices and biodegrade without polluting waterways.

3. Aromatherapy Benefits: Beyond smelling good, natural scents like lavender calm anxiety; citrus energizes; sandalwood grounds you. Each note isn’t just a smell—it’s therapy bottled.

4. Connection to Nature: Inhaling these scents is like stepping into a meadow or orchard—even if you’re stuck in traffic.

Take my friend Anna as an example. She used to wear commercial perfumes religiously until migraines became her frequent companion. After switching to natural fragrances—wearing a natural perfume created with jasmine dabbed on her wrists—her headaches faded like fog under morning sun.

Breathing in Purity: How Natural Fragrances Transform Your Life

When you choose natural fragrances, you’re doing more than swapping one product for another—you’re making a lifestyle shift. You’re choosing simplicity over complexity, authenticity over imitation.

Let me tell you about a personal ritual I’ve adopted since discovering natural scents years ago. Every morning starts with bergamot oil diffused into my office space—a citrusy embrace that wakes up my mind without overwhelming it. At night? A touch of cedarwood and lavender natural perfume behind my ears lulls me into restful sleep.

These aren’t just habits—they’ve become anchors in my day-to-day life.

And here’s where it gets even more meaningful: gifting someone a bottle of natural perfume created from pure essential oils isn’t just giving them something pretty—it’s sharing wellness wrapped in scent.

How to Start Your Journey with Natural Perfumes

If you’re wondering how to make the switch but feel overwhelmed by choices, start small:

Opt for perfumes labeled “100% natural” or “organic.” Do not buy into the “green marketing” where they tell you this is clean and natural with ingredients like strawberries, melon, lily of the valley.  You cannot make essential oils from fruit and a flower tincture of a very small flower would take a truck full of blossoms to make it. Do not believe the hype.

Remember—your sense of smell is deeply personal. What reminds one person of home might remind another of adventure.

So next time someone asks “Why choose natural fragrances?”, think beyond words; think about moments—the ones where scent isn’t just something passing by but something that stays with you long after it fades.

In choosing natural fragrances, you’re not merely picking a product—you’re breathing in purity itself—a reminder that sometimes life smells sweetest when it comes straight from the earth beneath our feet.

The Golden Age Collection contains 4 all natural eau de pefumes that have the high vibration and energy of the new Golden Age we are now in. Blue Lotus perfume, Golden Age perfume, Royal Green Hojary Frankincense perfume and Green Spikenard perfume are included in this amazing collection.

Blue Lotus Perfume – Blue Lotus Absolute is a energetic natural plant material from India. When you see the blue lotus in person it is a small lotus flower that fits in the size of your hand.  The flower is a magical purple blue color and opens in the afternoon sun. In Indian mythology, the blue lotus is a favorite flower of Lord Krishna and symbolizes purity and spiritual enlightenment.

Golden Age Perfume – Boronia is the star of the show.  A lovely floral and fruity oil.. it smells green like Spring bulbs flowering.

Green Spikenard Perfume – Green spikenard is a earthy and woody essential oil that relieves anxiety and stress.

Royal Green Hojary Frankincense Perfume –  A gorgeous piney, minty, citrus and amber smelling frankincense tear.  Very special incense with a vibration and healing energy not to be missed.

I hope you will try all four of these exotic and energetic perfumes.  When you wear them your energy can shift others around you. Be aware of how beneficial these Golden Age Perfumes can be. Blessings.

These exotic perfumes are available on my website JoAnne Bassett.

The Sacred Elixir Collection

Wearing 100% botanical natural perfumes, you are receiving the aromatherapy benefits of the essential oils that are used in the perfume formula.

You will be attracting abundance or love for example. Wearing these all natural perfumes with intention you are drawing these aspects to you and becoming the intention you have set. The magical perfumes have been encoded using Royal Alchemy and Divine Alchemy.

Every natural perfume I offer has the intentions of raising awareness of consciousness and raising consciousness itself, higher vibrations, and empowerment when worn. Many people tell me they feel so good when they wear my natural perfumes.  

The definition of an all natural perfume is a botanical perfume that has only essential oils and absolutes for ingredients.  Artisan all natural perfumes may also contain handcrafted tinctures of flowers, herbs and spices.

Are you like my Double Delight Rose bud just waiting to open? What are you waiting for?

With the right amount of water, sun, and fertilizer it will become a healthy rose bush with many lovely blooms. There doesn’t that feel much better?

Solstice is a time of new beginnings and spirtual transformation. Take your vibration and feelings of happiness up a notch when you wear this luscious natural perfume.

Solstice Eau de Perfume is an organic natural perfume that has the perfect combination of vintage Mysore Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian damask rose otto. This classic style perfume has these exquisite oils lifted with citrus oils and rounded with others.

Solstice eau de perfume is sold on my Etsy shop in multiple sizes.

What does the summer solstice symbolize?

The first day of summer is the longest day of the year.  This year it is today June 20 in the USA.

As a child going to school I could not wait for summer vacation. “Going up to the lake”, staying in a cabin at a resort in Minnesota or Wisconsin.  Visiting old family friends and relatives, going swimming, barbecues, picnics, fishing in the lake from the dock or in a boat, parades, fairs, celebrations, and much more.

The summer went by so quickly.  On this first day of summer… let’s make the most of this day and this season.  Explore, do some new forms of exercise, meditate or pray.. get spiritual…  and see what makes you tick. What new project do you want to start now?  What new books do you want to read this summer?  What makes you happy now? What are you grateful for?

And for the release of the old.. what no longer serves you that you can let go of?  People, places and things.  Journal to get to the bottom of the matter and then make the change. You will be happier by Labor Day if you release it now…

If you haven’t been to my JoAnne Bassett website for a while perhaps it is time to revisit it.  Magical Perfumes and Empowering Perfumes to support you on your journey.

Sending blessings to you all on this auspicious day.

In 14 days we will have another celebration. This time it is a celebration of Mothers.

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; young and old.  What is my definition of a Mother.  One who is a caregiver.. one who takes care of someone or something.  They can give love and attention to a human being – someone they gave birth to or not,  a pet, an animal, a house plant, a vegetable or flower garden, or any other energetic thing that you deem is worthy of your attention and affection.

On this occasion I would suggest anyone who determines they are a Mother in some shape or form… please celebrate.. Take yourself out for lunch or dinner, buy yourself some healing energetic perfumes that give back to you.  Remember that I add Divine Light and Alchemy to all of the perfumes I create to uplift you to the higher vibrations. Just apply it and smell deeply.

Replenishing your energy and filling up your cup.  What does that look like for you?

I have put my Divine Destiny and Bubble of Divine Love perfumes on a closeout sale at 50% off at Etsy.

I am having a Mother’s Day sale on my whole Etsy store at 20% off on all of the other items. This sale ends on April 30.

If you just want the Perfume Kit at 20% off you can buy it here on my website. 

Have a great day and enjoy the lovely weather and the gifts of Mother Nature.