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2024

As I've moved deeper into this hobby, I've made a lot of purchases and choices I regret. Here are some tips I'd give my more naive past self that other novices or dilettantes might find useful: 1. Notes don't mean much Fragrance notes and the note pyramid are among the first ways we learn how to describe...

Does this classification have a negative impact on the development of innovative fragrances in the perfume industry? Gauge...

Happy (almost) Valentine's Day, to those who celebrate! In the spirit of love, I've compiled a few of my favorite "cheapie" romantic fragrances. 💝 Valentine's Day reminds me of chocolate-dipped fruits,...

Beginning a new year, we often hear of "out with the old, in with the new" - but what about cleansing the palette of heavier holiday + cold weather scents? I think it's time for some "freshie" fragrances...

North Korea is one of the most isolated nations today. Travel, as well as information and goods crossing its borders, are heavily controlled and limited. This makes obscure queries such as, "What...

With "Isola Sol", the British label Roja Parfums promises a summery unisex fragrance that is reminiscent of the lightness and sunny warmth of an island vacation. An olfactive postcard...

I love books, and I love perfumes, so naturally, I read about perfumes a lot! In this very brief review I will share my impressions of Lizzy Ostrom's "Perfume: A Century of Scents". The book looks at the history of British culture through the olfactory lens. Which...

And leave me behind, like everything that is different… Those like me, who are regular visitors to ZARA, will have noticed that the Spanish brand has recently increased the number of launches of new perfumes and entire...

The British label Miller Harris presents the unisex fragrance "Soufflot" - a delicate amber scent inspired by a peaceful morning scene from Ernest Hemingway's...

Since many spring scents are "floral-forward", they can be polarizing in the fragrance community - as people often have strong feelings about different floral notes. Despite the bulk of my fragrance wardrobe being...

With the new unisex fragrance "Casamorati - Quattro Pizzi", XerJoff transports you into the world of a Sicilian dynasty characterized by luxury, mystery and sensuality. The...

My fragrance collection is a world where every scent becomes a journey, where every note tells a story of far-off lands and captivating experiences. My fragrance preferences are a symphony of warmth and allure, where oriental elixirs reign supreme.My senses are drawn to fragrances with an exotic...

Mendittorosa introduces "Mauna", a new oriental-woody unisex fragrance that draws its inspiration from the healing power of inner stillness. In Sanskrit, mauna means...

The Belgian fashion label Dries Van Noten is expanding its "Eaux de Toilette" collection with "Mystic Moss", an earthy, aromatic unisex fragrance. The refreshing...

For as long as I've known myself, I've been acutely aware that I'm quite a contrary person. If the crowd flocks one way, I dart the other. However, I am not immune to the draw of fragrance YouTube....

From sacred temple ceremonies to modern incense: Japanese fragrance culture looks back on thousands of years of history. Deeply rooted in spiritual tradition and aesthetic...