The Scent of a New Beginning: Welcoming International Talent with a Touch of Dutch Heritage
The Netherlands is world-renowned for its vibrant tulip fields, historic windmills, reclaimed polders, and the ever-changing tides of the Wadden Sea. These landscapes are not only iconic, they are deeply woven into the Dutch identity. And while their beauty is easily admired, their scent is something more challenging to describe… unless you’ve experienced it. At BlueStone, we believe that settling into a new country should go beyond contracts and procedures. That’s why we’ve partnered with Van De Zotte — a unique Dutch perfume house — to give every highly skilled migrant we welcome a special gift: a discovery kit capturing the essence of the Netherlands.
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Van De Zotte: The Dutch Soul in a Bottle
Van De Zotte is no ordinary perfume brand. It is a storyteller in scent. Founded by Joeri Hottentot, the brand distils Dutch heritage into fragrance, offering a sensory introduction to the landscapes, history, and character of the Netherlands.
Each scent tells a distinctly Dutch story:
MILLS – Warm, spicy notes of clove and cinnamon, inspired by the windmills of the Zaan region, once the beating heart of Dutch trade.
POLDER – A fresh, green fragrance evoking the quiet resilience of the reclaimed lowlands — a tribute to Dutch water mastery.
WAD – Salty, briny and alive, this scent channels the spirit of the Wadden Sea, where nature moves to the rhythm of the tides.
WILD – Deep, earthy tones that conjure the raw and rugged beauty of the Veluwe forests.
A Welcome Beyond Paperwork
At BlueStone, we understand that international relocation is more than a job change, it’s a life transition. We guide highly skilled migrants through the legal and administrative steps, but we also pay attention to what truly helps people feel at home.
Our partnership with Van De Zotte reflects our commitment to providing a meaningful, human-centred welcome. The moment our new talents receive their Dutch scent kit, they begin to connect with the country not just professionally, but emotionally and culturally.
A Lasting First Impression
For highly skilled professionals arriving in the Netherlands, this gift is more than a token of appreciation. It’s a sensory introduction to their new home, an invitation to discover the stories and soul of the country.
And for Dutch heritage, it serves as a reminder that its essence lives on, not only in landscapes and architecture, but also in memory, identity, and scent.
At BlueStone, we build bridges. Between countries. Between companies and talent. And now, between culture and experience.
