Frequently asked questions

Fragrance notes are the individual scents that make up a perfume. They are usually divided into top, middle and base notes.

Top notes are the first scents you smell when you apply a fragrance. They evaporate quickly and lead to the middle notes. Middle notes, also called heart notes, form the core of the fragrance and last longer. Base notes linger the longest and give the fragrance depth.

Usually from about 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the fragrance and your skin chemistry.

Our fragrances are carefully formulated to suit most skin types. We still recommend a patch test before full application, especially if you have sensitive skin.

We source fragrance materials from IFRA-affiliated suppliers. Our raw materials meet EU regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, REACH and (EC) No 1223/2009 for safety and compliance.

Orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 working days. During sales and peak periods there may be short delays.

We currently ship within the UK only. See Shipping & returns for delivery costs and times.

Once your order has been dispatched, we email you tracking information so you can follow it with the carrier.

Because of the nature of perfume, we accept returns of faulty fragrances only. See Shipping & returns.

American Express, Mastercard, Visa and all major debit and credit cards, as well as PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Yes. The 50ml comes in a reusable, vegan-leather-wrapped wooden box, and every 5ml comes in a refillable 1925 GLEN NORAH travel spray case that can be used with any fragrance.

We don’t offer samples at the moment, but we are considering them. Sign up to the newsletter below to hear first.

Our products are sold online. From 16 to 18 October 2026 you can also find us at the 1925 GLEN NORAH Pop-Up Library, 429 Strand, London, during 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair.