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2014

If you love perfume, please take a few minutes to read this comprehensive article concerning the proposed oakmoss ban. I've heard many people take the position that the ban will not seriously harm perfumery because there is a synthetic oakmoss substitute available....

We're displaying the fragrance notes in different font sizes now, according to the voting results of the community: The individual notes will be upscaled or downscaled. This should give provide users with a better overview at a glance. The...

(Photo via midnightpoesy) The cozy times have come. As the sweltering October heat finally left, Luckyscent created an amazing Fall sample pack that ushered in my favorite season. One of the offerings, and the major reason I ordered the pack, is "Russian...

After the info popup we now roll out the Fragrance Notes Directory. You can find it on the home page and under „Discover“ a bit later. Currently, Parfumo knows about 7000 fragrance notes. They have been categorized and assigned by Apicius. He will also...

When you click a fragrance note you will now see other perfumes, containing the same fragrance note. We'll incorporate your fragrance note ratings soon to make this feature even better

We just released part 1 of a series of updates dealing with fragrance notes. Fragrance notes of any perfume can now be clicked. This opens a small window with an info text. In addition, it is now possible to rate each fragrance note...

I am a firm believer that our tastes change with our understanding of and journey through the world of perfume! When i started wearing perfume properly when i was 16 my tastes were dictated by what was popular and by what my novice nose perceived as a good scent, be it JOOP!,...

Not quite ready to accept that nothing can be done about fragrance reformulation in the name of consumer safety, I have been reading on the EU's plans to sharpen its cosmetics regulation....

What does saffron smell like? For those that have eaten decadent Iranian puddings or even Indian chicken dishes, the smell of saffron is very subtle. It is unlike anything else: a bit sweet, musky and comforting. When choosing a saffron scent, one would have to pay attention...

You can now also rate the time schedule of each fragrance note. Thanks Tar for the great idea!

Saturday afternoon in Nuremberg - booked up hotels, heavy traffic and a stressful search for a parking spot. Reason for my journey: Nuremberg is the city of a young perfumer who we found recently. Today, I have a date for the interview. I will meet him in Nuremberg's...

You can now indicate what your signature scent is! Simply go to your profile page and check the right sidebar. There you can select your signature fragrance by clicking the edit icon. Your signature scent is then showing on your profile page for all visitors. Have fun! ;-)

Rest in Perfume and Peace uncle Oscar. Thank you so very much for creating some of our youth's benchmarks!

(photo via swordscollection.blogspot.com) For those that don't know, Yatagan is a type of Turkish sword as well as an excellent perfume. I would call it a unisex scent though it is obviously, and for good reason, targeted towards men. In the world of boring perfume releases, celebrity...

Well, I've had the chance to compare the original, beloved version of Laura Biagiotti's Venezia with its 2011 reformulated version and I must say, I am not that disappointed. I've never compared an old version of a perfume with its reformulated cousin so I do not have experience in this...

I know technically, it is not summer yet but it certainly feels that way here. The mornings are cool and pleasant while the mid-day temperatures creep towards 90. Yet the breeze still maintains its freshness, which allows for weather enjoyment rather than dread. Despite...