Secret Solace Collection: Diffusing Pomanders
Your Portable Sanctuary
In the bustling courts of the 16th century, a pomander was more than jewellery—it was a personal fortress. Bess and Grace brings this ancient tradition into the modern day with the Secret Solace collection: a range of diffusing necklaces, bookmarks and other treasures, designed to hold your peace close whenever you need it.
Perfect Pairings: The Blends
Each Secret Solace pomander is a vessel for your well-being. Unlike traditional perfumes that fade on the skin, these necklaces act as a slow-release sanctuary, allowing you to carry a private cloud of calm wherever your journey takes you.
The Sovereign Range
Core Benefit: Confidence, Focus & Energy
The Sovereign Range channels the ambitious spirit of Bess. It focuses on the benefits of increased cognitive function and confidence. These blends provide mental clarity and the energy needed to tackle complex tasks or important decisions. They are about projecting strength, not creating calm.
Signature No. 1 is the "quiet power" of the collection—a blend of luxury and deep emotional comfort.
Confidence: Jasmine and Ylang Ylang boost optimism and inner strength.
Security: Vanilla and Benzoin create a warm, "hidden hearth" feeling that stills the mind.
Focus: A spark of Pink Pepper provides mental clarity and a subtle energetic lift.
It is the perfect choice for those who want to feel grounded, protected, and utterly commanding.
The Sanctuary Range
Core Benefit: Grounding & Restoration
The Sanctuary Range is designed as an emotional safe harbour. These blends are ideal for times of high stress, mental clutter, or when you feel emotionally depleted. They focus on restoring balance and quietening a restless mind, rather than providing an energy boost
The Gladdening is a restorative "emotional safe harbor" designed to quiet the mind and ease the weight of the day.
Calm: Lavender and Chamomile work together to soothe the nervous system and soften anxiety.
Stability: Frankincense encourages deep, grounding breaths to help you find your center.
Restoration: This blend acts as a gentle reset button for moments of high stress or mental clutter.
It is your wearable sanctuary for those times when you simply need the world to feel a little softer.
The Haven Range
Core Benefit: Resilience, Strength & Refreshment
The Haven Range draws its strength from the sea and Grace O’Malley. These blends focus on resilience—the benefit of feeling refreshed and invigorated. They are about maintaining mental clarity and physical strength in challenging or demanding environments (your own personal 'gale').
The Solar is a radiant, "luminous" blend designed to lift the spirit and wrap the wearer in a sense of glowing warmth.
Brightness: Neroli acts as a burst of "liquid sunshine," instantly elevating the mood and dispelling shadows.
Comfort: Vanilla provides a creamy, nostalgic base that feels like a familiar embrace.
Grounding: Sandalwood adds a woody, meditative depth to ensure the energy remains steady and serene.
It is the perfect choice for brightening a heavy mood or carrying the warmth of a summer afternoon with you, wherever you go.
The Art of the Scented Shield
Each Secret Solace pomander is a vessel for your well-being. Unlike traditional perfumes that fade on the skin, these necklaces act as a slow-release sanctuary, allowing you to carry a private cloud of calm wherever your journey takes you.
The Ritual of Preparation:
Open your locket and remove the terracotta. Place it on a flat surface.
The Infusion:
Place 1–2 drops of your chosen Bess and Grace Scent Blend onto the centre of the terracotta. Watch as the natural clay drinks in the botanical oils.
The Wait:
Allow a few moments for the oil to fully absorb so the surface is dry to the touch—this ensures your clothing stays protected while the scent stays "locked" inside.
The Journey:
Return the terracotta to its cage and clasp it shut. Your scent will now gently diffuse for 2–3 days, offering a private sanctuary that travels with you.