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30
Nov
Journey in Salalah II - Sealed Essence
Head Notes:Coriander & Bergamot HERose de Mai from Grasse (in Provence)Heart...
30
Nov
Luca Turin reports on new research: "induced smell perceptions" using ultrasound vibrations
In a recent column, Luca Turin announced his intention to go visit a group of young scientists in San Francisco who are reporting a rem...
30
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Sunday 30th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
30
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Saturday 29th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
30
Nov
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ whispering to Santa (or the gift-giving entity of your choice), 2025 edition :: Now Smell This
Our eighteenth annual holiday gift poll. Here are the three questions:
What is the fragrance-related gift you’d most like to rec...
30
Nov
Sarah Baker Perfumes Velvet Vendetta
There’s humor, danger, sensuality and that unmistakable Sarah Baker touch running Sarah Baker Perfumes Velvet Vendetta.
Thanks to the g...
29
Nov
Friday scent of the day 11/28 :: Now Smell This
It's Black Friday aka Buy Nothing Day, and Native American Heritage Day. (Also, National French Toast Day.) Birthdays: William Blake, N...
29
Nov
Snuggle-up Your Home with These Scents
Candles create a kind of cosy alchemy. One match struck, one wick catching light, and suddenly the room feels different: softer round t...
29
Nov
Statik Olfactive Finding Forbidden Love Review
Statik Olfactive Finding Forbidden Love Bottle courtesy of the brand
I found out a few years ago that there is a discussion in the per...
29
Nov
Black Orchid in Fragrance: Dark Floral Opulence
In the world of floral opulence, the black orchid emerges as both muse and mystery. This flower, dark as midnight velvet, keeps its sec...
29
Nov
Ralph Lauren Polo Red Extreme 2025 ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Ralph Lauren has introduced Polo Red Extreme, a new ambery woody leathery flanker to 2013's Polo Red (and not to be confused with the 2...
29
Nov
Lush Big Blue, Black Pearl & Candy Rain ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Lush has launched a new limited edition "Lush Club" collection, with 3 perfumes: Big Blue, Black Pearl and Candy Rain. (There are also ...
29
Nov
The daily lemming
Just what it looks like: a maple syrup candle in a maple syrup can. "Give your home a warm, comfortable feel with this softly scented m...
28
Nov
Balsamic Glow and Lasting Depth
Tree resin is a sticky, solid or sometimes semi-solid material produced by trees, mainly to protect themselves from injury, infections,...
28
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Friday 28th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
28
Nov
Wild Warmth and Sensual Depth
Animal notes in perfumery refer to scents originally obtained from animals, which contribute richness, warmth and sensuality to fragran...
27
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving 2025 ~ open thread :: Now Smell This
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating today!
Whether you’re celebrating or not, feel free to talk about anything you like: ...
27
Nov
Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
Hey Posse! Things you may not know. FragranceNet (Not Affiliated) has 10ml Atelier Cologne travel sprays. Yeah, the manufacturers versi...
27
Nov
Vintage Caron Pour un Homme
Came across these two versions of Caron. Anyone knows the difference between these two.
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27
Nov
Oriental Rida by Badar Parfums
Sébastien Cresp is the nose for Oriental Rida by Badar Parfums. This release continues the brand’s exploration of the fusion between Ea...
27
Nov
New perfume labeling laws for Canada as of 2026 – US preparing same
Canada has new perfume labeling laws starting in 2026 and a similar US law is expected soon.Today I received a mini of Chanel N°5 edp i...
27
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Thursday 27th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
27
Nov
Orange You Glad it’s Thanksgiving?
The Chicken Sisters!
Well, I am glad and not just because of the four-day weekend (well not PRIMARILLY because of it. I do like getting...
27
Nov
Wednesday scent of the day 11/26 :: Now Smell This
It's Wednesday and National Cake Day. Plus, Thanksgiving Eve aka Drinksgiving / Blackout Wednesday — be careful out there! Birthdays: W...
27
Nov
ABEL FRAGRANCE Pink Iris 2025
ABEL Pink Iris 2025 courtesy of the brand
“The result of our reformulation is elevated strength and longevity. In a world where reformu...
27
Nov
Perfumer Profile: Jordi Fernández – The Perfume Society
Jordi Fernández is a name reshaping the landscape of modern perfumery. Senior perfumer at Givaudan and often nicknamed “Master of Oudh”...
26
Nov
Bio-Hacking in Home Fragrance & Perfume
Bio-hacking is a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to health and wellness that involves making incremental, science-backed lifestyle, dieta...
26
Nov
Armani Prive Lumieres ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
Giorgio Armani has introduced Lumières, the latest limited edition fragrance in the Les Éditions Couture series in the Armani Privé fra...
26
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Wednesday 26th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
26
Nov
Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento Review
Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento By Olya Bar
Nobile 1942 has long been a house attuned to the whispers of history and the sigh of the et...
26
Nov
Tuesday scent of the day 11/25 :: Now Smell This
It's Tuesday and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Birthdays: Joe DiMaggio, Percy Sledge. RIP Jimmy ...
26
Nov
26
Nov
The daily lemming
From MCMC Fragrances, (all natural) Deck the Halls Room Spray: "Transform your home into a haven of holiday cheer. The classic scent of...
26
Nov
Amairo by Mirozuki
photo by Nicoleta©
Amairo by Mirozuki is perfect for cooler weather, when the air feels nippy and you need a scent that builds a soft c...
25
Nov
Jacques Bogart Furyo Back In Stock
I got the email today that FRAGFLEX, the US FragranceBuy site has Jacques Bogart Furyo back in stock. This one doesn't seem to co...
25
Nov
What Is Clean Beauty?
Clean beauty is all about cosmetic and skincare products formulated with non-toxic ingredients and typically created using ethical, sus...
25
Nov
Orange You Glad? | Perfume Posse
It’s the run-up to Thanksgiving on Thursday here in the US and I am … taking it easy. Glad my days of hosting big family gatherings, wi...
25
Nov
Nuit de Bakelite by Naomi Goodsir – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hello, Hello, Hello! As you in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy the trill of cool weather and as we hit the scorching heat I thought we sh...
25
Nov
Vintage Hugo Boss number one
I recently adquired vintage hugo boss number one, i love the smell and performs really well.
The batch code refer to 1992, but on the b...
25
Nov
On The Nose Perfumes Sainte Vanille review
On The Nose Perfumes Sainte Vanille via the brand
Imagine, if you will, that vanilla—the humble hero of the fragrance world, has found ...
25
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Tuesday 25th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
25
Nov
Have You Ever Tried to Talk Yourself into Liking a Perfume? – Undina’s Looking Glass
It feels like this question needs a bit of context. When we encounter new perfumes, we try them, sometimes like them (though more often...
24
Nov
Affordable Autumn Treats for All – grab these offers while you can!
Now that the weather finally feels like autumn in the U.K. – and honestly, isn’t it sort of delicious (for the moment!) to have that br...
24
Nov
24
Nov
Golden Hour by Cypress Cove
Golden Hour by Cypress Cove is a cozy blanket of a perfume and I really enjoy wrapping myself up in it. Thanks to the generosity of Cyp...
24
Nov
Frederic Malle Le Parfum de Therese
It’s dark and damp and it was dark and freezing — alternating. Six and one half dozen of the other? My mother used to say that when she...
24
Nov
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Monday 24th of November 2025
Hello Humans!It's time to tell Basenotes Robot what you're wearing today! Don't forget you can also log your SOTD here.C...
24
Nov
L’Occitane Nuit Festive & Premiers Rayons ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
L'Occitane has launched Nuit Festive and Premiers Rayons, new limited edition fragrances for Holiday 2025.
Nuit Festive ~ "Signature s...
24
Nov
Puredistance YSAYO Review
J’s image of Puredistance YSAYO
YSAYO is a word created by Puredistance’s creative director Jan Ewoud Vos and is the name of the house’...
24
Nov
IDLE™ – All Fragrances
IDLE™:Cut-Continuum
No-Mind
Tracelessmess
Formlessness
LIFEWORLD
IDLE™ | N...