Nissaba begins with the people and places behind perfume's natural ingredients. Founded to support communities involved in the cultivation and harvesting of perfume plants around the world, the house connects fragrance with the livelihoods that make it possible. The raw material is more than a note in a composition - it is the work of growers, the character of a landscape and knowledge passed through hands.

That purpose takes practical form through sponsorship of young agricultural entrepreneurs, working in association with local schools of agriculture in developing countries. Projects support sustainable farming techniques and the planting of local trees that can provide food, shade and income. The quality and traceability of natural ingredients sit at the heart of Nissaba's approach to perfumery, keeping a connection between what we wear and where it begins.

At Stillroom Apothecaries, we're drawn to Nissaba for the attention it gives to the origins of fragrance - not only the ingredients themselves but the people who cultivate them. A house for those who are curious about the story behind a perfume as well as its expression on skin. Available online and in our Cardiff boutique.