When John Blocki began making perfumes in 1865 the American perfume industry was in its infancy. Blocki's fragrances—and his signature presentation, a real flower preserved in each bottle—captured the imagination of a new American aristocracy, one that longed to put its own imprint on luxury. The extensive fragrance and cosmetic business that resulted ran until 1950 and ended with his recognition as a pioneer American perfumer. We source our ingredients from a trusted family-owned business that has been in the fragrance industry for over six decades. Sustainable ingredients like Texas and Virginia cedar and Haitian vetiver echo our family's conservationist spirit and our own dedication to ingredients of extraordinary quality. Our perfumes are cruelty-free and do not contain animal products, parabens, phthalates, or artificial colors. Just the bloom and delight of nature, held still in glass, for a modern imagination.