Why smells elicit different emotions between people? - Oo La Lab

Why smells elicit different emotions between people?

Why smells elicit different emotions between people? This is the beauty of the art and science of olfaction. Strictly speaking, no aroma is bad (or good), but rather it is the emotive processing we give...
The Aroma Chemical Brothers

The Aroma Chemical Brothers

Chemicals....the name sounds so synthetic, so harsh. It conjures visions of mad (and often evil) Scientists working in their lair-come-labs almost always purched ontop of a cliff with lighting striking in cross-silhouette. But nature is...
TWO L(I)PS IN TOWN. 1 DAY ONLY

TWO L(I)PS IN TOWN. 1 DAY ONLY

Its always a celebration when we collaborate with Spa Esprit.  Pushing conventions, provoking thought, expressing humanity while always delivering value. With this TWO L(I)PS collab we will be hosting an intimate candle-making workshop among friends.  Oo...
Culture Through Smoke

Culture Through Smoke

The essence of smoke is mystical and evocative and is a fundamental human symbol that crosses all boundaries. The use of Oud oils, wood chips and bakhoors is ancient beyond memorialsince the time of the...
Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne - Oo La Lab

Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne

Eau what? Explaining the difference between Extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne
Synaesthesia explained - Oo La Lab

Synaesthesia explained

Synaesthesia explained. Synaesthesia is a neurological condition where a blending of senses means that incoming sensory information intended for one sense may actually stimulate another sense or even several other senses.
Wellness is coming for you SINGAPORE!

Wellness is coming for you SINGAPORE!

Wellness is not something we have historically done very well in Singapore.. Lets face it, when we are surrounded by short skip flights into an array of exotic destinations, it's hard not to fall into...
Les Parfums et Citadelle

Les Parfums et Citadelle

This month of May to celebrate Mothers everywhere, Oo La Lab is collaborating with Citadelle Gin. Want to spend some quality time with someone special? Make it an afternoon of scent-making, cocktail-drinking, and Citadelle-sipping at Oo...
Music and Smell Are The Two Strongest Memory Triggers

Music and Smell Are The Two Strongest Memory Triggers

When we think about how our senses work, we imagine them operating almost as individual agents however the reality is more complex. Our senses mingle together, offering a blended sensory explanation of our environment and...
Does our Future have a Smell?

Does our Future have a Smell?

Smell, its not something we talk about too often, well at least before the 'Rona, it was considered the ugly duckling of our senses, a distant mute cousin of our attention sucking senses of sight...
Explaining the ‘Chemistry of Oo’ fragrance table - Oo La Lab

Explaining the ‘Chemistry of Oo’ fragrance table

Explaining the ‘Chemistry of Oo’ fragrance table. We created the Oo chemistry table as a new and fresh lens on the often confusing world of fragrance.
How to wear (or not wear) perfume  - Oo La Lab

How to wear (or not wear) perfume 

How to wear (or not wear) perfume. Please. Don’t bruise molecules!