With a history steeped in steel and iron industry, this iconic building instantly conjures up images of engineering workshops and smoky fumes but when you walk through the doors you will find something very different.

CO-LAB, SCENT NOTESLesley A Bramwell28 February 2019

Garden Notes

February is the month for snowdrops. Each year, during the shortest month, the Essence + Alchemy garden becomes covered with this pretty white flower.

GARDEN NOTESLesley A Bramwell18 February 2019snowdrops, spring, winter flowers, white flowers, milk flower, galanthus

DIY Rose Oil

Capture the intoxicating scent and beauty properties of your garden roses by making your own solar infused oil.

CREATELesley A Bramwell6 July 2018Roses, E+A, Essence + Alchemy

The Herbology Room

Bespoke Herbology scent for ‘A History of Magic’ exhibition at Leeds Central Library to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

CO-LABLesley A Bramwell26 January 2018

Why Rapeseed Wax?

When sourcing raw materials, the main component (highest %) of each product, wherever feasible is as locally sourced as possible Candle wax is the largest ingredient in E+A candles

Journal.

A collection of notes, seasonal observations and stories from the Essence + Alchemy garden studio and beyond.