The crystal white howlite is said to promote wisdom and patience. Both were required in my long pursuit of a fragrance that was as beautiful in composition as it was in conscience.
For years, I tried ‘clean’ perfumes. I wanted to love them, I really did. But one by one, they were either weird, uninspiring, or just not me.
I was on the verge of returning to my not-so-healthy signature when fate intervened. Wandering into Bluemercury one afternoon, I discovered House of BŌ.
From the start, the bottles are gorgeous, with hand-sculpted travertine marble caps, and the scents seemed heavenly. But perfume is experienced on skin, not on shelves. So I returned, day after day, spraying different House of BŌ scents: Casa Blanca, then Casa Maria, and on and on. The craziest thing happened. I liked them all, not only in the bottle but on my skin.
Founded by Bernardo Möller, House of BŌ is not merely a fragrance brand but an eco-luxury philosophy born of Mexican heritage and reverence for the natural world. Every detail is intentional, from cruelty-free, sustainably harvested raw ingredients to bottles crafted of recyclable glass and packaging sourced from FSC-certified paper. Even the caps, sculpted by local artisans, carry a story of origin and preservation.
Yes, they are an investment. Yes, they may not last as long as traditional synthetics. But the experience of wearing something pure that I truly adore is worth every spritz.
I purchased Casa Blanca, and the bottle is half empty. I officially threw out all of my toxic perfume. Good riddance.
House of BŌ has come out with a primer that is supposed to make the scent last longer. I will try it and report back.