Interview With a Sage: JoAnne Bassett Couture Perfumer

I recently had the great fortune of interviewing a wonderful friend of mine, Miss JoAnne Bassett. As an empathic person seeking the innefable in life I highly enjoy learning about people more in touch with those parts of the universe that cannot be touched by any regular means. Miss Bassett is one of these. Her interview below is beyond interesting and enlightening. I believe we all have these gifts if we only tap into them. I am most grateful for having such a unique and wonderful person on my facebook feed. She always has something enlightening to say and I cannot speak more highly of a person and their heart. JoAnne is a sweet, kind, intelligent and sage woman. I was grateful to be able interview her about her story, knowledge, passion and perfume.

-Aldous

Aldous: JoAnne, could you please tell me a little bit about yourself. What did you
do before perfuming?

JoAnne: It seems like lifetimes ago now, but I was a Corporate Tax Accountant for a large corporation in Minnesota. Then I was downsized when the
corporation began to spin off the 50 divisions. I became a stockbroker
and did that for 5 years. After the crash of 1987 it changed so much so I
helped someone open a health food store. In 1989 I moved to Seattle and
didn’t work for years. I traveled to 43 countries and became a Certified
Aromatherapist which led me to natural perfumery.

Aldous: What inspired you to become a perfumer in the first place? Did you have a dream and follow it?

JoAnne: My book Sacred Scents was written to answer the question of how I became a perfumer. It is a fun read. It is available as an ebook, in print and
audible on Amazon.

Aldous: What is it about perfume that calls to you?

JoAnne: There are many facets of natural perfumes I enjoy. The essential oils
themselves, the energy of the oils and working with the nature spirits and
plant devas. The combinations and synergies that are created for
aromatherapy and healing purposes. The unique formulas that can be created
that smell out of this world. It is a daily discovery of new things.
Working with the vibrations of the oils combined with intention to create
change in the world through people wearing the perfume.

Aldous: How did you learn to perfume?

JoAnne: I am self taught. I took a blending class years ago that was a part of an
aromatherapy class. After I created aromatherapy potions for people using
essential oils I expanded my collection to include absolutes and more
precious oils. I had become chemically sensitive to synthetic perfumes in
the 1980?s so I created my own fragrances to wear.

I contributed a chapter in a book Amazing Woman What Is Your Story by
Marsh Engle. My chapter was entitled The Power of Innate Wisdom. It all
makes sense after you read my book. It was inside of me waiting to come
out.

Adous: What is your life philosophy?

JoAnne: I believe we need to leave the world a better place than how we found it.
I could wax poetic for hours but I will give you a brief answer here;

I believe we need to leave the world a better place than how we found it.
My mission with my natural perfumes is revealed in these lines.

JoAnne uses fragrance as a tool to reach people and tap into nature’s power.
My perfumes awaken the beauty within.
My purpose is to Uplift Humanity’s Consciousness Through Botanical
Fragrances.
My Soul Purpose is to raise the vibration with my Natural Perfumes.

I have a Noble Goal and I will be leaving a legacy supporting various
causes to be revealed at a later time. It is a well thought out and worthy
goal.

Aldous: On your website you talk about tapping into people’s energy fields and
being able to read them. I completely believe in that. Were you born with
that gift, did you develop it? How does it work for you and how do you
apply it to perfuming?

JoAnne: I was born clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, claircognisant, etc.
When I do an intuitive reading I get full on movies with sound, color,
etc. I am a medium and can channel the Divine energies and your angels,
guides, your loved ones and more. Being empathic and intuitive makes me
very sensitive and I am able to read a person’s energy just from the
spelling of their name. It is no different for me if they are standing
beside me or if they are on the other side of the world. It is an
automatic process for me. It is very useful when I go to create a custom
perfume. I already know if you like roses or not or gardenias or
whatever. The information about you is in your energy field. I can use
that information to give you an intuitive reading or create a bespoke
perfume that can support you. Also I am a medical intuitive so I get
information regarding which essential oils to use for aromatherapy
purposes. I do not know anyone creating custom perfumes like this. My
bespoke perfumes are beautiful and complex not your usual 5 note
aromatherapy blends. They may have 30 or more different oils and absolutes
in them with some of them being rare and precious.

Aldous: Your custom perfumes, they sound healing. You say that they can help your energy flow. How so?

JoAnne: When I tap into your energy field your aura gives me information. I can determine the blockages and use the essential oils that will help you to
free up this energy so you are in flow. The chi is moving and your chakras are open.

Aldous: Miss Bassett in your opinion is it possible to read energy at a distance and design a perfume accordingly?

JoAnne: Yes I can scan your name, address, phone number and get a fix on you. I can read your energy field and determine your needs and create a perfume
to support and empower you. This is a very special gift I am able to do as an intuitive healer.

Aldous: What is your favorite perfume? Do you wear your own, or do you wear others?

JoAnne: I have been wearing fragrances since I was 5 years old. A favorite for years was Chanel no 5. I wore many different fragrances up until the late
1980’s when I developed chemical sensitivities. I would have allergy like reactions to wearing synthetic department store perfume. My eyes would
water, my nose would run or get stuffed up and I would get a headache or migraine. That is how it goes today and I cannot attend many trade shows
with mixed media perfumes. I get a migraine within 30 minutes. So since I have created my own natural perfumes I only wear my own. That way I am
assured of the quality of the ingredients and it can be exactly what I want to wear. I find just because the label says natural does not make it so and I do not want to have a headache wearing it.

Aldous: Have you designed a custom perfume for yourself?

JoAnne: Custom couture perfumes are something I create for myself often. On new moons, solstice, equinox, and other special holidays I enjoy making a new one for me. Any time I have a new intention or want to create something new in my life I create one. Recently I created a rose, neroli, jasmine, vanilla absolute, vintage Mysore sandalwood and more bespoke perfume. It is very feminine and makes me happy.

Aldous: Miss Bassett, can you tell us about your different lines?

JoAnne: The collections I currently have on my website were all created since 2000. All lines and collections before that are no longer on my website
www.JoAnneBassett.com. Le Voyage and Reveiller eau de toilette and parfum were the first 2 fragrances I had on my Bassett Aromatherapy and
AromaWorld website in 2000. In 2005 I opened Le Bijou a perfume boutique in La Jolla, California and I created The Divine Collection A sense of
the Divine, the French collection and the Royal Collection. Since then I have created natural perfumes for the Natural Perfumers Guild projects, or
other projects. I have created the Limited Edition, the More Life Collection, Royal Alchemy and the Luxury Perfume Collection to sell hand
blown glass perfume bottles with parfums created from vintage and rare essential oils and absolutes. Some of these precious oils are 20 years
old and no longer available. These are some of my most favorites of all.

Aldous: Can you tell me about the ingredients you use in your perfumes? What makes them special? What are your favorite notes to use?

JoAnne: I am really a French classical style of perfumer. My roots are French on my Father’s side and I love to create with rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
I love over the top florals. I have traveled to over 40 countries sourcing the most exquisite oils and raw materials. I use the old methods of
tinctures, and macerations and I use fresh gardenias, roses, jasmines, and other botanicals for my special perfumes. I have a good supply of vintage
essential oils and absolutes because I imported and exported oils for years in my aromatherapy company. You can no longer purchase many of the
oils in my collection and I offer them in my high end parfums.

Aldous: What is the chief difference in your perfumes that set you apart from everyone else?

JoAnne: As a Royal Alchemist I use energy and intention in my perfumes. I create all of my own perfumes, the formulas, and I create them all by hand in my
perfume studio. The maturation process and all is done there. The magical processes I use to create high vibration, energetic fragrances that will
shift people is something I do for all of my artisan natural fragrances. I use only 100% natural essential oils and create amazing complex perfumes
that people compare to the French perfume houses. I sell to the Royals and wealthy around the world.

Aldous: What perfume are you most proud of creating?

JoAnne: There is not one perfume I am most proud of. Luscious Roses parfum with six roses from four countries is one of my favorites I wear to open my heart
chakra. It makes me feel wonderful and joyful. I reach for it often and I love to apply it from the red hand blown bottle with glass dauber. It feels so elegant.

Aldous: Can you tell me about your next release? What are you really working on?

JoAnne: I do not have any new release to speak of at the moment. I get an intuitive hit that I need to create a perfume. It may come to me because
of a new ingredient a feeling I have an experience.  A thought comes to me and it wants to be expressed as a couture perfume. That is how it
works for me. I cannot explain it. Unless I am a part of a project the creative mind or my muses dictate the timing. You can follow my blog where
I announce my new offerings. Natural Perfumes Blog

Aldous: You have famous clientele, all over the world. How does that feel to help and create for that many people?

JoAnne: It feels wonderful I so appreciate all of them and I am grateful for my ability to create masterpieces that help people, that smell exquisite and
they enjoy wearing them and come back for more. All a person has to do is apply my perfume to receive a benefit it can be uplifting, joyful and a
feeling of connection. This is my dharma and I am blessed to serve.

Aldous: And finally, do you have a piece of wisdom that you would like to share with my readers?

JoAnne: Experiment and do not be afraid of trying new things and going to new places. Stretch, get out of your comfort zone. You never know when your
left brain will be tweaked and you will become a perfumer  artist.

I invite your readers to come to my website and try some perfume samples
and feel the energy for yourself. They are so much more than perfume!

JoAnne Bassett, Couture Natural Perfumer, Author, Speaker

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I am very grateful for the wonderful reviews on my natural perfumes I have received lately.

?Sacred Frankincense 1 by JoAnne Bassett 2014 + Interview on Austrailian Perfume Junkies

and ?The subject was roses: Natural perfumes by JoAnne Bassett on Perfume Smellin’ Things.

There were no giveaways for readers on either of these articles. ?So to make up for that I am offering a 25% off sale on the natural perfumes that were reviewed. This sale will expire Sunday, November 16 at midnight Pacific time.

The natural perfumes that are on special are:

Sacred Frankincense 1, Sacred Frankincense 2,?Sacred Frankincense 3,?Sacred Frankincense 4,?Sacred Frankincense 5,?Sacred Frankincense 6 from the Royal Alchemy Collection.

From the More Life Collection?-?Intimacy and?Opulence?

From the?Luxury Natural Perfumes?-?I Love You and?Sybarite

From the Royal Collection -?Malmaison

From the French Collection -?Camille

From the Limited Edition Collection -?Luscious Roses

Within these collections are individual samples, small sizes of parfum, 5 ml eau de parfum travel sprayers, 1 oz eau de parfum bottles, 1/4 oz parfums, and hand blown glass bottles with parfum. ?Many sizes to choose from.

In order to make these available?at this special price of 25% off…please email me your order and ship to information joanne@joannebassett and mention the special. ?I will then send you a paypal invoice with the discount and shipping.

Please email with any questions. ?This sale will expire Sunday, November 16 at midnight Pacific time.

Thank you and I appreciate your support!

Do you like to refresh your fragrance during the day? ?Do you need a reliable sprayer that does not leak or break?

This sprayer is a convenient, 5 ml black with silver dots metal atomizer. ?A great way to carry your fragrance with you. This travel size spray has a glass bottle inside that can be refilled. The capacity of the glass bottle is 5 ml ? 1/6 oz.?Your travel size spray comes gift packaged in a black organza bag. ?This elegant and luxurious sprayer looks great in your pocket or evening bag. ?Put a few of these in your desk, ?brief case, or gym bag so you are always ready to change your fragrance wardrobe along with your clothes!

They are available in all eau de toilette and eau de parfum scents. 100% natural perfume in an organic grape alcohol base.?The eau de perfume fragrance concentration?is French salon strength. All of the scents are for women and men.

I recently changed the prices on the travel sprayers.

Please see the individual pages for the:

French Collection? ?$30.00 each

Royal Collection? ?$30.00 each?

Natural Parfums and Eau de Toilettes? ?$30.00 each

The Limited Edition Collection? ?$40.00 each

The More Life Collection? ?$40.00 each

Royal Alchemy? ?$40.00 each

Luxury Natural Perfumes? ?$40.00 each

My book Sacred Scents is available on ebook, print and audio. It is a quick read!?

“When you are able to experience the plant energy up close and personal you will gain a greater understanding of the plant kingdom. There are many great mysteries still waiting to be uncovered and solved. There are many unknowns that will come to light and ways of using the plant energy for our benefit.”

Check it out on Amazon.

With all of the running around with holiday parties, classes, special dinners, Christmas music, ballet, plays, special office gatherings. etc. do you have any energy left to hit the malls? ?Do you dislike driving into the busy parking lots looking for a parking spot when 5 other cars want the same space?

Why not make it easy on yourself….shop online! ?With priority mail and other overnite services available…save yourself some time and stress.

The Limited Edition Collection Bottles

JoAnne Bassett is offering some eau de parfums, parfum, custom bespoke perfume, and more at 20 % off special prices. ?Go to the Monthly Specials page for the details. There are 2 blog posts there that contain the exact listings.

The More Life Collection Bottles

Another great idea is buying a gift certificate. ?Don’t know what to choose? ?Let them make the decision. ?Check it out now!

Want a quick read? ?My “Sacred Scents” book is a great take me away sort of book. ?Buy it here on Amazon.

Have fun ….leave the stress behind…shop online!

There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

Nelson Mandela

That’s why I am passionate about empowering men and women to think bigger and shine brighter than they could even ever imagine through my Custom Perfumes! Only 2 more weeks for my holiday sale… Ring in your New Year with CLARITY and CONFIDENCE and lots of positive CHANGE…

Go to my Monthly Specials Page to receive a special offer on custom intuitive perfumes and other offerings. You can also send a gift certificate if you would like.

Don’t forget I am also donating 20 % of all my sales now through December 25 to the Typhoon Haiyan cause. ?Read more about it in my previous blog posts.

It’s that time of the year for holiday sales and as a Luxury Custom Intuitive Perfumer, I NEVER offer my perfumes on sale because if you’re a luxury shopper, you know that luxury items never go on sale. When my book “Sacred Scents” hit #1 Amazon best-seller a couple of months ago, the demand for my perfumes and my private workshops were at an all time high!

However, for this holiday season I have decided to make a special offer for my Custom Intuitive Perfumes. This is the FIRST TIME I am doing this because now I have a very good reason to do so.

My good friend Susan Ordona’s home town of Abuyog was devastated with the typhoon in the Philippines. Because of Susan’s cause I want my perfume to reach the hands of as many people as possible because my perfumes – and my loving, positive, intuitive and energetic intentions and artistry infused in them – have been known to transform the lives of so many people. There is a reason why royalty from all over the world as well as Hollywood celebrities and global thought leaders, come to me to create their very own perfumes. They feel absolutely supported, guided and empowered when they wear it. Though my high profile clients have requested me to keep their names in strict confidence, there are some who just become my raving advocates.

Emma Tiebens, a powerful lady – Best-selling Author, Speaker and Success Mentor, Inspirational Leader, wife and mother, is one of my favorite success stories. A year ago, I created a Custom Perfume for her as in her own words she “needed more confidence, clarity and empowerment”. Within months of wearing her perfume, she was able to increase what she’s asking for- her programs and services and she started attracting luxury clients who were literally begging to invest in her. She was also able to write her best-selling book in record time and she keeps in touch with me to share her quantum leap milestones with me. She absolutely feels unstoppable! You can Click Here? to watch her video and see other testimonials from people like her.

The potential for my perfume is so astounding! You’ll meet clients who come to me from all walks of life, women and men who are ready for a change. I create perfumes for housewives who want to be more empowered and find more purpose in their lives. Divorced men who are ready for embracing the next chapter in their lives. Entrepreneurs needing a financial breakthrough in their business and even C-Level Executives, Presidents and CEOs looking for more success with significance in their lives. Great opportunities often come to my clients after wearing their Custom Intuitive Perfume. I just recently received this quick Facebook Private Mail from a highly successful high-profile male client:

“Perfume is working – making great gains.”

Testimonial-?JoAnne is without parallel as a designer of couture fragrances. She has the ability to define the most personal attributes of her client and somehow place them in a bottle. She does this with a genuineness, warmth, integrity and style that makes the entire experience a dream. If ever one desired to do something amazing and unique, having JoAnne create a custom fragrance would be it.? ?Michael K. B

So, back to the big reason for my decision to do this. I am donating?20% of ALL sales from now until Christmas, Dec. 25, 2013 to my friend Susan’s cause. If you’ve been wanting to donate to this huge devastation in the Philippines, this is your chance to do so and by doing so, you could literally be transforming your life as well.

Again, I NEVER discount my luxury goods and probably never will. This is truly one of the rare opportunities that you will get to have your very own Luxury Custom Perfume – made just for you with your highest and best intentions in mind. I just started a new relationship with some powerful royal families in the Middle East, Europe and Hollywood celebrities and I know the demand will lead me to raising my prices again. With the price of rare and royal oils and the increasing demand for them, chances are I will not offer these prices again so I encourage you to act now.

Below are the perfumes that I have on sale as well as specific “Buy Now Buttons” you won’t find if you order in other pages of my website. If you need more clarification and have specific questions, please feel free to send me an email at joanne@joannebassett.com and I will do my best to get back with you. I expect this to be a frenzy as I know many people have been asking me for discounts in the past and now they have the opportunity to own their own Luxury Custom Perfume by JoAnne Bassett.

Gold Custom Couture Parfum:?A custom-made ? oz. (15 ml) parfum? and a hand-blown glass bottle in a gold foil box with creamy white silk pillow. Rare, precious,? and vintage essential oils and absolutes are the raw materials used. JoAnne uses a combination of alchemy, clairvoyance and energy to create one-of-a-kind perfumes with magical significance and life-changing properties. Adorn yourself with your custom parfum and potentially be transformed?.? Many perfumes have been created only with your name and address using my clairvoyance. Available for International Shipping.

Gold Custom Couture Parfum – 15 ml parfum / hand – blown glass bottle

Regular Price $3,000.00 ??

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The Limited Edition Collection Bottles

All Limited Edition Collection ?or More Life Collection ?1/4 oz perfumes come with a precious 4 inch tall, hand blown, glass bottle including a lovely, clear glass dauber to apply the perfume. Turning the dauber to the right locks the bottle and makes the seal airtight. The artist uses no molds, making each perfume bottle a unique handmade creation.?Each piece is signed and dated and are collectibles. A?gold foil, luxury patterned box?holds this precious bottle.

Limited Edition Perfume – 15 ml parfum / hand – blown glass bottle

Please leave your choice of Timeless, Temptress, Enchant, Esoterica, Reflections in the comments section

More Life Perfume – 15 ml parfum / hand – blown glass bottle

Please leave your choice of ?Ecstasy, Vert, Opulence, Intimacy, Serendipity, Italian Smoke ?in the comments section

Regular Price $650.00 ??

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Eau de Perfume – 1 oz spray bottle

Please leave your choice of ?Amazing, Indulgence, Sensual Embrace, Venus Amber, Camille, Chantelle, Colette, Contessa, Josephine, Madame Pompadour, Magie D’ Or, Malmaison, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, Petit Trianon,Versailles in the comments section

Regular Price $170.00 ?

These special prices are not discounted with any other % off holiday offerings.

Order your perfume now or send me an email… The new moon is tonight and tomorrow – that’s the best time for me to make my custom perfumes so if you’ve been thinking of having yours artisanally and meticulously created, order yours now.

I look forward to creating your own “Sacred Scent”…

In Love and Gratitude,

JoAnne

I am happy to announce that Sacred Scents is now in print on Amazon.com.? It will soon be available in audio.? If you prefer it on Kindle it is available for download.