12
Nov
Smokin’ hot | Perfume Posse
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Posse! This is kind of a story about Being a Snob and getting Hoist on My Own Petard.
I was going to try to NOT mention the weather … j...
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12
Nov
Backed down, again | Perfume Posse
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At least you get to lounge a bit when you’re sick..
Well my friendly neighborhood flu decided...
11
Nov
Six Weeks Till Xmas – Undina’s Looking Glass
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Hey crew, I’m from the RC family and Xmas is what’s engraved in my mind. No matter what religion, or lack of, whatever you are doing or...
11
Nov
Aveda Ritual Bloom ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
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Aveda has launched Ritual Bloom, a new limited edition fragrance for Holiday 2026. The fragrance marks 30 years of the brand's partners...
10
Nov
Lemongrass in Perfumes: Crisp Lemony Herb Spark
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Lemongrass in perfume provides a fresh, bright, and zesty scent, often used as a top or heart note to create invigorating, clean, and h...
10
Nov
Pomelo Perfume: Bittersweet Citrus Burst
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Pomelo is a popular citrus note in perfumery, known for being fresher, sweeter, and less bitter than its close relative, the grapefruit...
09
Nov
Scent Diary 2.11-8.11.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Portia
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
09
Nov
Carner Barcelona Choco Late ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Spanish niche brand Carner Barcelona has launched Choco Late, a new limited edition gourmand fragrance for Holiday 2026.
The com...
09
Nov
The Perfume That Smells Like a Standing Ovation
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Let’s be honest—most fragrances come and go. Baccarat Rouge 540 didn’t just stick around. It showed up, made everyone turn their heads,...
09
Nov
Niche Perfume Gift Guide 2026: Picked by a Perfumer
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By Danielle Fleming, perfumer and curator of Olfactif
The short answer: The best fragrance gift for someone whose taste you don't know...
08
Nov
What Are Green Notes in Perfume? – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
Green notes bring a fresh, crisp and natural facet to a fragrance. Imagine breathing in f...
08
Nov
The Cologne That Smells Like Success (and Gets Compliments Like Clockwork)
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Some fragrances whisper. Creed Aventus walks into the room, shakes hands with confidence, and somehow leaves everyone wondering what yo...
08
Nov
Armani Prive Jade ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
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Giorgio Armani has introduced Jade, the latest limited edition fragrance in the Les Éditions Couture series in the Armani Privé fragran...
08
Nov
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early November 2026 :: Now Smell This
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It's the weekend, plus Diwali, plus Joni Mitchell's 83rd and Bonnie Raitt's 77th. We're celebrating everything, including Chaos Never D...
07
Nov
Meet Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder and Perfumer – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women through history, and here we ...
07
Nov
Introducing The Scented Showcase: Meet Karen Timson.
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Welcome to the scented showcase! This is a new series in which I shine a light on a perfume hero of mine. There are so many wonderfully...
07
Nov
Mendittorosa: A Beautifully Strange Affair
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With sculptural bottles, intriguing symbols and fragrances that refuse to follow the ordinary, Mendittorosa brings a distinctly artisti...
06
Nov
Toffee in Fragrance: Buttery Caramel Indulgence
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Toffee is a classic British sweet made by cooking sugar (or molasses) and butter until it reaches a firm, sticky, or hard texture, hitt...
06
Nov
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
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Soap on a rope from Loewe: "Discover the essence of nature with Tomato Leaves Solid Scented Soap. This bar soap is formulated with red ...
06
Nov
Macaroon in Perfumes: Sweet Coconut Gourmand Charm
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A macaroon is a dense, chewy cookie primarily crafted from shredded coconut, egg white, and sugar, and is often dipped in chocolate. Th...
06
Nov
Thursday scent of the day 11/5 :: Now Smell This
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It's Almost-Friday, plus SWINTON’s birthday and Guy Fawkes Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
What I needed when I was 21 was a good ...
06
Nov
Why you should create a scent for your special occasions
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By Mollie Carberry
Fragrance has a remarkable ability to take us back to a place, a feeling or even a person.
One breath of a certain s...
06
Nov
Memo Paris West 34 ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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French niche line Memo has launched West 34, a new fragrance.
West 34th Street, New York at daybreak. Anything is possible. The...
06
Nov
Joy Forever by Jean Patou
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Heya Posse! In the wake of the new L’Heure Bleue 2026 release by Guerlain I thought we could take a look at Patou’s Joy Forever. When i...
06
Nov
Anecdotes by Artists La Villainelle, Ormonde Jayne Vanilla Aube & Parfums Quartana Bleeding Heart ~ fragrance reviews :: Now Smell This
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Are you still standing, after the gourmand wave — nay, flood — of 2025-2026? Or have you drowned in caramel-inspired compositions, mars...
05
Nov
Pack Perfume Safely – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
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Keep perfume cool, dark and padded, away from sudden temperature shifts.
2...
05
Nov
Lychee Fruit in Fragrance: Rosy Juicy Tropical Lift
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Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a small, tropical fruit native to Southern China, featuring a rough, reddish-pink, and easy-to-peel skin. ...
05
Nov
Le Labo Cafe 32 ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Le Labo has launched Café 32, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Vienna.
Café 32 celebrates Vienna's coffee house culture, with notes...
05
Nov
Cistus Labdanum Smell In Perfumery: Smoky Rockrose Amber
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Cistus labdanum (rockrose) has a complex, warm, and tenacious scent profile, often described as a blend of balsamic amber, rich leather...
04
Nov
Venturing Out and FM Northern Love
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So we are off of Daylight Savings time, which gave us an extra hour to doze. Or, since it was Halloween in West Hollywood, an extra hou...
04
Nov
Synthetic vs Natural Perfume Ingredients: Which Is Better for the Planet?
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
A perfumer's view
Neither is automatically better.
Some natural ingredients cost the p...
04
Nov
Tuesday scent of the day 11/3 :: Now Smell This
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It’s Tuesday, plus National Sandwich Day and World Jellyfish Day. Birthdays: Walker Evans, Anna Wintour. What fragrance are you wearing...
04
Nov
Tom Ford Modern Tropic ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Tom Ford will launch Modern Tropic, a new fragrance in the Tom Ford Private Blend collection, early next year.
Modern Tropic centers on...
04
Nov
The 5 Most Fragrant Flowers in Perfumery – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
White flowers are some of the most beautiful in the world, and some of the most powerful....
04
Nov
Lancôme Trésor: why it’s still a Treasure
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Image by Lancôme
I often feel that Lancôme Trésor is like an older child that has been eclipsed by a super cute baby sibling. In t...
03
Nov
Khareef in Oman: A Fragrant Journey Through Incense and Earth
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In Salalah’s Khareef season, nature, culture and chemistry converge in an unforgettable olfactory journey through the ancient world of ...
03
Nov
The almost-daily lemming
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A FlordeMusgo candle from Xinú, done in matte black in a limited edition collaboration with designer Willy Chavarria. ("The Comunión Ca...
03
Nov
How to Train Your Nose and Smell Like a Perfumer – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
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Slow down: spray once, wait, and return to it later.
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Every perfume has a...
03
Nov
Star Anise Benefits in Perfumery: Liquorice-Bright Spiced Spark
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There is something immediately cheerful about the first whiff of star anise in a perfume. With its sparkling liquorice-like glow and so...
03
Nov
Ginger, Whisky, Marmalade – Fall with Jo Malone
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It’s that time of year – daylight savings just ended and it’s dark at 5pm. Time to get hygge with the teas, the candles, the flannels o...
03
Nov
Frederic Malle Northern Love review (Bruno Jovanovic; 2026) –
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Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack review of Frederic Malle Northern Love. The post is not behind a paywall and you ...
03
Nov
Natural Calmer, Healthier Home Scent Options
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To create a calmer healthier home, little but intentional shifts in your living space can significantly lower stress and improve indoor...
03
Nov
Warm, Comforting Notes for Winter – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
Cosy perfume
Comfort in a bottle
A perfume feels cosy when its notes are warm, soft ...
03
Nov
The Edible Side of Perfume – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer
A perfumer's guide
The edible side of perfume
As the nights draw in and we want to sn...
03
Nov
Is Natural Linen Spray Enough?
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Pillow sprays use calming essential oils such as Lavender, vetiver and chamomile and help relax your mind and prepare your body to slee...
02
Nov
All Saints, Pumpkins, Big Moons
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I’m not religious, but I do mark Halloween – and the equinoxes/solstices (stolsti?). Finishing this up on Halloween afternoon (my favou...
01
Nov
Scent Diary 26.10-1.11.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Portia
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choic...
01
Nov
Natural Room Spray Vs Air Purifiers: What Works
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A natural room spray offers a non-toxic and synthetic-free way to refresh living spaces using pure botanical extracts and essential oil...
01
Nov
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ Fall Back, 2026 :: Now Smell This
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If it's Saturday, happy Halloween! If it's Sunday, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit (🐇🐇🐇)! Welcome to November, plus, happy Day of the Dead, plus...
01
Nov
What Is Iso E Super, and Why Perfumers Love It – Experimental Perfume Club
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By Emmanuelle Moeglin, Founder & Perfumer · Classically trained at ISIPCA, 20 years in fragrance
A perfumer's essay
Woody, vel...