The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Always Loved arrived in 2018 from My Daughter Fragrances, created by Janey Ganson and Jessica Buchanan. Its composition carries an intimate promise through a pairing of Turkish rose absolute, cacao, vetiver, patchouli, and cedar. Floral warmth meets an earthy, woody dark, giving the scent the feeling of affection remembered rather than merely displayed. Nothing about it needs grand gestures. The rose makes it tender, while cacao and earth keep the emotion grounded. Turkish rose absolute brings a rich floral depth, with a soft, wine-dark character that sits close to the skin. Cacao adds a bittersweet shade, making the floral heart feel warmer and more dimensional.
The interesting part is how familiar materials shape one another in this composition. Turkish rose absolute brings polish and a ceremonial richness, while cacao, vetiver, patchouli, and cedar give the floral notes a darker conversation to join. Rose supplies intimacy and lift, while cacao introduces a bittersweet edge. Patchouli and vetiver pull both toward soil, stem, and root, adding depth without burying the rose entirely. Cedar contributes a dry, steady presence that keeps the warmer notes from becoming overly sweet or diffuse.
The evolution
The opening begins with rose in clear view, bright enough to register without feeling airy. Turkish rose absolute gives it a rich, almost wine-dark floral quality, while cacao places a bittersweet shadow beside the petals. As the heart settles, vetiver introduces a cool, rooted line through the warmth. Patchouli deepens that effect, bringing a damp-earth texture that makes the rose feel less polished and more alive. Cedar adds dry structure, so the composition never becomes a soft haze of chocolate and flowers. By the drydown, the floral brightness has receded. Cacao, vetiver, patchouli, and cedar remain, leaving a woody, earthy trail with a faint sweetness. The fragrance maintains a close, intimate presence throughout its wear, with the rose gradually becoming a supporting memory of the opening while the woody notes gain clarity.
Cultural impact
Always Loved is a fragrance centered on the meeting point between floral warmth and earthy depth. Turkish rose absolute brings a rich, intimate floral character, while cacao adds bittersweet contrast. Vetiver and patchouli deepen the composition with rooted, textured qualities, and cedar gives it a dry, composed finish. The result is a close, layered scent that invites exploration of how rose, cacao, and woods shift and settle across the skin.
The House
My Daughter FragrancesMy Daughter Fragrances is an independent Alberta fragrance house founded by Janey Ganson. The name honors Ganson’s daughter, Anna, while the brand’s identity centers on scent as a way to mark personal moments and create emotional connections. Its collection includes Joyful, Always Loved, My Wild, Bloom 23, and Mandarin and Frankincense, each introduced during the house’s first years of activity. Based at the “Perfume Barn” in Alberta, Canada, My Daughter Fragrances presents a warm, personal approach to niche perfumery, pairing expressive names with botanical influences. The house also makes fragrance oils, extending its connection with customers beyond conventional eau de parfum formats.
The Creator
Janey Ganson & Jessica BuchananGanson’s style favors evocative compositions with an eco-luxe sensibility, drawing the wearer toward recognizable natural notes and carefully judged contrasts. Citrus, florals, woods and aromatic accents provide the framework for scents that feel polished yet personal.
