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.

This is my DIY Natural Perfume Kit for $350.00 Now on Sale for $300.00.

I recently created a small version of this Natural Perfume Kit.  I call it the Party Edition.  If you do not want to buy the large Perfume Kit with all of the extra essential oils and instructions, you now have a choice.  Many people want to have a Perfume Party for 20 people or less and do not want to spend $300.00 to $350.00 to do so.

I created this small Perfume Kit for the beginner and the people who just want a fun party for less money.  This new Natural Perfume Kit – Party Edition sells for $75.00.

Create Your Own Natural Perfume with this Perfume Kit for 20 people for a Perfume Party Bar, Bridal Parties, Birthday Parties, Tween Parties – contains age appropriate essential oils,  or for anyone to learn to make perfume.

This kit contains: 15 – 3 ml amber vials of essential oils, 15 paper blotters – test strips, 15 plastic pipettes, 20 empty 4 ml amber glass vials, 2 oz fractionated coconut oil and an easy to follow instruction sheet. A large Kraft box holds all of the materials.

This Natural Perfume Kit makes a great gift for Him or a gift for Her.  Surprise them for their birthday or the holidays.

You can purchase the Natural Perfume Kits here:

Together we will smell the 35 essences on a blotter paper and discuss the scent classification and attributes of each essence.

We will discuss top, middle, base notes and define what each essence is. We will learn how long each note will last in a perfume. We will discuss strengths of eau de toilettes, eau de parfums, and parfums.

We will build accords, discuss blending a scent for a purpose or a themed essence, etc. We will discuss creating the scent drop by drop and the bases that can be used.

There will be question and answers throughout the process.

We will be using the esential oils, blotter papers, and information sheets from the Perfume Kit.  You must purchase the Perfume Kit and Perfume Class to be able to attend this class. 

This is a 2 hour class using Skype. You will need to have a Skype account (free) www.Skype.com, a webcam with a headset. We can also use Zoom.com, let me know your preference when you sign up.

I have a 20% off sale on my Perfume Kit now $280.00 and $200.00 for the class is $480.00 total. The 20% off sale ends Sept. 18.

It is payable in advance to reserve your class and receive the perfume kit for the class.

Go here to purchase

Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/JoAnneBassett.Perfumer

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.

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.

Can you believe we are in May and the first nice weather holiday is upon us?

Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of camping season and spending more time at the lake.  Hiking, fishing, gardening… and just getting our feet in the grass and our fingers in the dirt. I am enjoying my vegetables and flower plants I started from seed.  My rose collection is growing … almost 40 roses in 2 years since I moved to North Carolina. They are hanging out in pots on my deck until they can move into their permanent home.  It is so much fun bringing in the roses and having them at my desk to waft all day long.

I have had some great offers on my company, my brand JoAnne Bassett. Until I receive the cash in my bank it remains for sale.

There are some beautiful vintage oils still available on my Etsy store under Perfumer’s Corner. These are precious and will keep for many years… I have owned some of these vintage oils since 1999.

My Memorial Day sale is 20% off my whole Etsy store.  It is easiest to have a sale on Etsy.  It starts today May 19 and ends May 30.

Remember all of my natural perfumes have royal and divine alchemy preformed on them. The energetic botanical perfumes smell beautiful and raise your vibrations and align you with your highest self. This will bring you more prosperity, more love, more joy, empowerment,  wonderful connections and miracles daily.

Have fun out there.. and remember Memorial Day is also a time of remembering our loved ones who have passed.  I lost my oldest sister this year .. she always loved flowers so I am sure her family will bring some lovely flowers to her resting place. Such a beautiful tradition.

Ho Ho Ho! The Holidays are starting early this year.

I just returned home from a week away in Boston, Plymouth, and Newport, RI. Celebrating with family and sightseeing for 1 week.

Last year the US postal service and UPS had a hard time keeping up and some people were not able to receive their gift packages in time to present them to their friends and family. I decided to start early this year.

My Holiday sale is on now from November 16 through December 3.  It is only on my Etsy store.  Buy $50.00 or more and receive 20% off.  This is for my whole Etsy store. 

This is a world wide sale on all products on my Etsy store.

Last year I sold a lot of Perfume Kits. They make fabulous gifts.  Sample sets are great stocking stuffers. I have a handful of beautiful foil boxes left.  Precious and rare essential oils and absolutes are available.

Rose Lovers Gifts is another Etsy store I have. Many coffee mugs are available there with photos of my roses and other roses.  I have also added tote bags, shower curtains, bath rugs,  computer cases, pillow covers, pillows with watercolor roses, etc.

I have Perfume Formulas available for sale …with or without the alchemy attached.  Would you like to carry on my legacy?  This is what my intention is with selling the formulas.  I am not selling the Customer List and “my brand JoAnne Bassett”.  I am selling just the perfume formulas and you can begin selling these perfumes that have brought so much joy to so many people for many years.  Send me an email joanne@joannebassett.com if you have further questions.  Please review other blog posts where I talk about the prices and there is more information.

Have a great holiday season… and please get your orders in early!