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19
Sep
The conversation around grooming has shifted from “cover it up” to “care and character”. More men are choosing aluminum-f...
18
Sep
Minerals in Perfume: History, Types, and Uses
Why are minerals making waves in the world of fragrance? Perfume enthusiasts often marvel at the depth and complexity of frag...
18
Sep
India and Nepal 2025 (Travel Perfumes)
Heya Crew, Jin and I are off again this week. I’ll be reading all your comments but might take a moment to reply in spotty Indi...
18
Sep
Avon Far Away Beyond the Moon Parfum 2023
From the 2023 archive: Avon Far Away Beyond the Moon was created by renowned perfumers Olivier Gillotin (Lancome, Tom Ford, C...
18
Sep
Best Mossy Perfumes
The best mossy perfumes are rich and multi-faceted. Moss is used in fragrances to add complexity and depth to floral, spicy and ...
17
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Wednesday 17th of September 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can al...
17
Sep
Brunello Cucinelli’s Incanti Poetici – the art of subtle luxury
Entwining fashion and fragrance in the most stylish way, today we are exploring the
17
Sep
Initio Side Effect Authentication
Can somebody authenticate this Side Effect? Purchased from Venba Fragrances for around $250
16
Sep
Gilded Lily by Ineke – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey Looking Glass-ers, If you’ve been a perfumista for a few years you might remember the days when the whole scentbloggosphere...
16
Sep
Estee Lauder Legacy White Linen Oud, Nicolai Patchouli Spirit, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky and other reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhxelFTjQow
Frederic Malle may have left Estee Lauder, but his ...
16
Sep
Best Aftershave for Sensitive Skin: Soothe Razor Burn Without Sacrificing Scent | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Shaving can be a ritual of refinement, but for men with sensitive skin, it often ends in redness, tightness, and razor bu...
16
Sep
A Fresh Aroma in Perfumery
Tangerine is a delightful aroma that has found its way into perfumes. With its lively and fresh aura, this wonderful fruit ca...
16
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Tuesday 16th of September 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can al...
16
Sep
Whoa, horse-y! Pierre Guillaume Arabian Horse
One of the joys of house-sharing with a fellow perfumista is sampling all sorts of fragrances I haven’t tried and didn’t expect...
16
Sep
The Guerlain Discussion Thread (Formerly the Guerlapril Thread 2025 Edition)
UPDATE: The thread is now a discussion thread for Guerlain.
Please feel free to post anything related to Guerla...
16
Sep
Zara Leather Jardin, Bulgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert eau de toilette and other reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-aHyWaLSMs
The power of...
15
Sep
Help Dating Vintage Bottles (YSL Jazz, Quorum, Lauder for Men, Zegna Pour Homme)
Hi All, I got super lucky with a recent thrift shop haul and was wondering if I could get help dating this stuff...
15
Sep
Parfums De Marly Castley, 27 87 Hakuna Matata, Nicolai showcase and other reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdB_2QJW57E
It’s pleasin...
15
Sep
Grapefruit in Perfumery: A Zesty Evolution
Grapefruit, with its zesty aroma and vibrant appeal, has carved a niche in perfumery as a refreshing and uplifting element. I...
15
Sep
Mushrooms | Perfume Posse
We’re within another storm. Amy. Fair bit of rain, very high winds. Feels soupy outside. Large bits of bark from the eucalyptus...
15
Sep
The alchemy of ambergris – perfume’s most peculiar treasure
Ah, ambergris – the very word conjures tales of wildest fragrant fortunes, ranging from shipwrecked treasures found by dog-walk...
15
Sep
Any one been to Stephen Cordina Aroma & Therapy Perfume Atelier in Malta?
Hi, I'm currently in Valletta, Malta and have seen an interesting shop that I plan to visit tomorrow (my la...
15
Sep
Top 10 Modern Retro Perfumes + Guerlain Vetiver Fauve review (Delphine Jelk; 2025) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pvhsKlV_PY
I suspect Gu...
14
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Sunday 14th of September 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can al...
14
Sep
Help Legit Check – Frederic Malle French Lover
Hey guys, could you help me legit check this Frederic Malle French Lover from the pictures the seller sent me? T...
13
Sep
What Perfume Would You Wear As A Wedding Guest Today? – Undina’s Looking Glass
I planned to ask this question last week, but since I was traveling for the sai...
13
Sep
Manhattan Meetup 2025 — Sep 20th
Dear Basenoters,It's that time again—the 2025 Manhattan Meetup is officially happening!