AN APOTHECARY
Journal
Explore The Botanical Archive — Chinese botanicals, fragrant pairings and the materials behind our four formulas.
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Sichuan Pepper and Osmanthus: How Warmth Becomes a Social Scent
Sichuan pepper has a bright, aromatic spice character; in AN’s fragrance vocabulary it contributes dry warmth and lively movement. Osmanthus brings a softer floral...
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Perilla Leaf and Lemon: The Eastern Green Note Behind CLARITY
Perilla leaf has a green, aromatic character with a slightly spicy edge: the impression of a leaf freshly crushed between the fingers. In fragrance,...
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Angelica Root, Patchouli and Chenpi: An Apothecary Scent
Angelica root is warm, earthy and distinctly herbal in AN’s scent vocabulary, with the impression of dry roots and woody depth. Here, angelica means...
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Where to Buy a Chinese Botanical Candle in Shanghai
If you are looking for a Chinese botanical candle in Shanghai, AN Apothecary offers four Botanical Candles hand-poured in the city. Each formula begins...
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Best Gifts to Bring Home from Shanghai: A Contemporary Guide
A practical guide to contemporary Shanghai gifts, from Chinese design and tea objects to textiles, paper craft and locally made botanical scent.
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What AN Means by Botanical Candle
At AN Apothecary, Botanical Candle describes a candle whose scent is built around botanical character and Chinese aromatic traditions. It does not mean that...