Feeling Exposed? Tips for Winter Skin

Don't leave your skin out in the cold!

The wonderland that is winter, those three-ish months that put a healthy blush in our cheeks, can wreak havoc on our skin. The recipe is easy to see: bitter cold plus winter’s ultra-dry air equals… Read more

Fresh-picked Fragrances

Choose a gift your Valentine will love

Since the ancient Greeks, flowers have been a symbol of love. That’s because their fleeting beauty, intoxicating aroma and extraordinary rarity made them among the most… Read more

Ingredient Feature: Lavender

Calming, Clarifying and Intoxicating

Imagine walking through a verdant herb garden, where spikes of lavender sway in the breeze, releasing wisps of sweet, balsamic floral fragrance. In a word, heaven… Read more

Artisan Jewelry Gifts

A collision of scent, sight and touch

When I was approached by Thymes to design a few unique jewelry pieces to embody the essence of the Jade Matcha, Tiare Monoi and Lotus Santal fragrances, I knew I was in for a big challenge… Read more

Filigree, Finessed

Refinement, Redefined

One of Thymes’ earliest fragrances, Filigree has captured hearts by the handful with its air of approachable sophistication. An instant classic that happily mingles in contemporary realms, Filigree now comes in sizes sure to… Read more

A Fragrance to Fall For

Creating Warmth in the Home

Recently, I tried the new Gingerbread product line and have to say, the warm and woodsy scent has transitioned me from summer to fall. I normally go for clean scents that border on the male/female spectrum. Not too girly. This fits that bill. It might be coincidence, but as soon as I got them in the mail… Read more

Let's Get Cozy

Gingerbread Turns Up the Warmth

Throw another log on the fire and get ready to ignite a new holiday passion: Gingerbread, Thymes’ latest seasonal fragrance. A modern fragrance inspired by age-old traditions… Read more

Reviews Contest Grand Prize Winner

Lavender Collection

Magic...that's the operative word here. I have ordered and enjoyed this fragrance for, literally, decades! I have tried lots of lavender scented products over the years. This one from THYMES outshines them all. It is the… Read more

Reviews Contest Week 4 Winner

Eucalyptus Candle

I love the eucalyptus fragrance. Thymes makes a superb quality product that is long lasting and comes in a glass container with a beauty design on it. I give Thymes products as gifts because I know my friends and family will love them as much as I do.… Read more

Reviews Contest Week 3 Winner

Aqua Coralline Body Lotion

Aqua Corraline carries me back to The Four Seasons at Palm Springs with luxury and relaxation. I smell this scent and the sky is blue, the sun is warm, the rolling surf is welcoming, and the experience is full. Back at home I finish my work and look forward to after my bath when I smooth on the lotion that leaves me inexplicably cool and light. You lay it on like cream , but it feels soft as powder; like your sense of touch saying Ahhh.… Read more

Reviews Contest Week 2 Winner

Olive Leaf Cologne

After trying a sample of Olive Leaf, I HAD TO HAVE IT! Fresher than a walk in morning dew. I am always looking for 'my scent.' I have found it. Natural, earthy, clean. I HAVE FOUND IT!… Read more

Love At First Smell

A Look at Mirabelle Plum

Let me begin by saying that I don’t usually wear fruity, floral fragrances. I tend toward bright, clean, citrusy scents and away from those that are overly sweet. In fact, I seem to have inherited my mother’s… Read more

Reviews Contest Week 1 Winner

Blue Spruce & Elderberry Reed Diffuser

The scent is absolutely DIVINE. We live on the side of a mountain, in the middle of nowhere, with blue spruce right outside the door. Now I have it inside, and not just at Christmas time when we've chopped one of them down… Read more

A Customer First Look

A Sensible Fragrance for a Scent-Averse Gal

I am what you would call a scent-averse person. I once had to quit a job at a certain young adult clothing retailer after only four days of employment because… Read more

Fragrant Foundations

The inspiration behind the two latest Thymes fragrances

Inspiration can come from so many places—especially when it comes to fragrance. Here, Thymes Fragrance Designer, Stacy Brown, shares her insight behind… Read more

Freshen Up

Feel fresh and lovely with these summer fragrance trends

Let’s face it, the best part of summer can also be the worst. On one hand, the sun’s heat can be therapeutic and… Read more

Rosewood Citron

Unusual Blend Creates Sweet Surprises

Just when I think I know my fragrance profile, I discover something new in the Thymes line that’s a revelation. All along I had believed I was a complete “floral” until… Read more

Scents of Wonder

An inside look at Thymes fragrance development

How do you design a unique fragrance that balances familiarity and intrigue and is rooted in botanical perfumery? Thymes Fragrance Specialist, Stacy Brown, shares… Read more

Ingredient Feature: Ginseng

A Wonder of the World

Ginseng, that fascinating root believed-to-be miracle worker for stimulating everything from skin circulation to swifter memory recall. It’s one of the fortifying herbal ingredients… Read more

My Jade Matcha Makeover

A Customer First Look

I had moved again, and was seeking new job opportunities, new activities, and new social outlets. I decided it was time to go out on a limb and try something different, redefine myself… Read more

Scents of Discovery

How to give a fragrance

Because fragrance is such a personal expression, the prospect of choosing a fragrance for another can be daunting. But by gathering a few hints and putting some thought into it, it’s possible to select a fragrance that will be both meaningful and appreciated… Read more

Scents & Sensibility

Find Your Fragrance Personality

Nothing is more personal than fragrance. It’s connected to our individual tastes, experiences, associations, moods, body chemistry and spirit. So, how do you choose a fragrance that’s right for you—or as a gift for someone else… Read more

Spice: The Variety of Life

An Aromatic Route

Two of the three wise men were right: spice is always a welcome gift. (Gold, of course, needs no invitation.) But what are these things we call spices… Read more

Home for the Holidays

Home Fragrance Gifts In The Bag

During this season of bustle, busy shoppers and helpful storekeepers are all trying to accomplish one thing: delivering the holiday goods… Read more

10 Tips for Surefire Gifts

Expert Tips From a Longtime Retailer

Choosing a gift seems easy: just give them something they’ll love. In reality, it can sometimes feel like trying to ride a unicycle. In heels. Backwards… Read more

All in a Lather

The Dish About Soap

Many people have strong soda pop preferences. Some lean toward brown eggs over white... The politics of the soap bar seem similarly split. If you grew up using body wash, your hand instinctively reaches for a container full… Read more

Ingredient Feature: Epsom Salt

Superstar Mineral Miracle

Despite its olde-timey associations, soaking with Epsom salts transcends its place in medical folklore to win a spot in modern science… Read more

Just Cut, Forest Fresh

New Ways To Experience Frasier Fir

This season greets you with more great Frasier Fir choices than ever. A new assortment of home accents brings the outdoors in, with seasonal… Read more

Green Tea Redux

Thymes Classics Brings Back A Signature Scent

Green Tea aficionados are much like coffee addicts: they don’t want to go one day without it! And who can blame them? Clean and timeless… Read more

Berry Good Wildwood

Like hot cider around a bonfire on a cool late-harvest day, Black Currant & Birchwood is a perfect complement to Wildwood’s current fall offerings… Read more

Allure of Texture

And few things are better than a tactile experience combined with the pleasure of scent. Then again, few things are better than Mandarin Coriander, now featuring an enticing hobnail effect… Read more