Author: Kershen Teo

Kershen Teo is the creative director and perfumer of Prosody London, an organic and botanical fragrance house based in UK. All Prosody London fragrances are composed from 100% botanical ingredients, sourced to IFRA standards and formulated in accordance with Soil Association Organic and Cosmos Natural principles.

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The Definitive Guide to 7 ESSENTIAL Botanical Fragrance Ingredients TYPES

February 4, 2026

Botanical fragrance is one of humanity’s oldest art forms. Long before modern laboratories and synthetic aroma molecules, scent was shaped entirely by nature — through flowers, woods, resins,...

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Natural Perfume vs Synthetic: What Your Skin Actually Absorbs
Natural perfume vs synthetic perfume is a comparison that goes much further than fragrance alone — and when you apply perfume, you are doing more than choosing a scent. You are making…
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Is All-Natural Fragrance Better for You? 8 things to consider
Fragrance is never just fragrance. It is atmosphere, memory, identity — an invisible fabric that lingers in the spaces we pass through and the moments we leave behind. As conversations around wellness,…
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What is Natural Perfume? Ingredients, Benefits and Longevity
By Kershen Teo, founder and natural perfumer of Prosody London I have spent over a decade formulating exclusively from botanical ingredients. In that time I have been asked one question more than…
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Top 20 Luxury Perfumes to Buy Now in 2026
By Kershen Teo | Founder & Perfumer, Prosody London At a GlanceThis guide covers 15 of the best luxury perfumes of 2026 from niche houses including Maison Crivelli, Amouage, Ex Nihilo, and…
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12 Perfumes Men Love on Women: Top Scents That Drive Attraction in 2026
By Kershen Teo, Founder & Perfumer, Prosody London At a Glance — 12 Perfumes Men Love on Women 2026 This guide covers 12 perfumes men consistently love on women in 2026 —…
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Oud Perfume to consider: 4 Important Oud Styles and How to Choose the Right One
Oud perfume captivates with its deep, resinous, smoky-woody essence, often blending animalic warmth and subtle sweetness. Derived from rare agarwood resin in Aquilaria trees, authentic oud perfume embodies ultimate luxury, prized for…
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Best Men’s Fragrances for Masculinity 2026 — A Perfumer’s Pick
By Kershen Teo | Founder & Perfumer, Prosody London At a Glance — Best Men’s Fragrances for Masculinity 2026 This guide covers the best men’s fragrances for masculinity in 2026 — from…
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Perfume Brands with the Best Quality Ingredients 2026 Guide
By Kershen Teo, founder and perfumer of Prosody London Perfume brands with the best quality ingredients in 2026: Frédéric Malle (perfumer-led, exceptional material quality), Hermès (restraint and sourcing integrity), Boadicea the Victorious…
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Top 10 Essential Oil for Sexual Arousal
By Kershen Teo, founder and perfumer of Prosody London At a Glance — Essential Oils for Sexual Arousal: What the Science Says The essential oils with the strongest clinical evidence for supporting…