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25
Jan
Hey there Posse Peeps! Today I’d like to talk about the study fragrances that helped me through my course. You may know I’ve spent the ...
25
Jan
Petitgrain in Perfumery: Green Citrus Twig Brightness
Petitgrain (French for “little grain”) is a refreshing, aromatic essential oil obtained by steam-distilling the leaves and twigs of the...
25
Jan
Classic Men’s Grooming Gifts That Never Go Out of Style: Valentine’s Edition | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Trends fade, but daily rituals hold their ground. A classic grooming gift is quietly luxurious: not flashy, not fussy, just an upgrade ...
25
Jan
Heliotrope: Evoking Nostalgia and Comfort
Heliotrope: The Powdery Blossom That Whispers of Memory
If perfume were a language of memory, heliotrope would be its whisper. Known fo...
25
Jan
MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait review
MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait. courtesy of the brand
Launched in late 2019, as a Harrods exclusive Falcon Leather eau de parf...
25
Jan
Juniper Berry In Fragrances: Gin-Bright & Piney Fresh
A Juniper berry is a small, blue-black, pine-scented seed cone from juniper shrubs and trees. They are crucial for a gin’s flavour and ...
24
Jan
Why Scent-Based Experiences Are Becoming the Most Memorable Way to Bri – All Good Scents
There's something quietly powerful about the way a scent can stop you in your tracks. A whiff of jasmine might pull you back to a summe...
24
Jan
Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey there ULGers, Let’s go back to 2011. How is that suddenly 15 years ago?!? Salvatore Ferragamo brought out a new pillar fragrance th...
21
Jan
How Perfume Is Built from F – All Good Scents
There’s a common misconception that creating a perfume is about mixing things until they smell pleasant. In reality, perfumery is a c...
21
Jan
Phantom Zone: Le Labo Violette 30
So, part of my StC order from last time included a le labo that I have never heard of (well, I never said I had encyclopedic knowledge ...
21
Jan
SIGNATURE by Robertet: A Celebration of Creative Freedom
Celebrating 175 years of creativity and natural excellence, Robertet proudly presented its unique SIGNATURE concept at the Beautyworld ...
21
Jan
The daily lemming
Diptyque's Roses candle for 2026: "A splendid bouquet of roses in bloom. For Valentine’s Day, a generous offering of love in a porcelai...
21
Jan
Kenzo Le Rouge Flower ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
Kenzo has launched Le Rouge Flower, a new fragrance for women. Le Rouge Flower is a flanker to 2000's Kenzo Flower.
LE ROUGE FLO...
20
Jan
How Long Do Diffusers Last?
How long do diffusers last? Diffuser lifespans and longevity vary significantly by type, with reed diffusers lasting anywhere from a fe...
20
Jan
L’Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier The Blanc ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
L’Occitane has launched Fleurs de Cerisier Thé Blanc, the brand's annual spring cherry blossom fragrance. Last year's model was Fleurs ...
20
Jan
Argeville: Celestial Scents – Fragrances From The Arabian Sky
Argeville unveils its fragrance collection “Celestial Scents” at the 2025 edition of Beautyworld Middle East
Drawing inspir...
20
Jan
Best Perfumes for Pantone© Cloud Dancer The Color of 2026
What is Cloud Dancer and why is it the Pantone© color of 2026? Since 2000, Pantone©, the world’s most recognized color authority, has ...
20
Jan
Velvet & Sweet Pea Purrfumery Vintage Gardenia 2
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Thanks to the largesse of natural perfumer Laurie Stern, we have a precious 2ml of Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery Gardenia Vin...
20
Jan
Azzaro Forever Wanted Absolu ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Azzaro has launched Forever Wanted Absolu, a new fragrance for men. Forever Wanted Absolu is a flanker to 2016's Wanted, and follows la...
20
Jan
Pixi does Perfume: PixiMimosa (and friends)
Pixi has been a cult favourite skincare brand for many years now, much associated with the “Pixi Glow.” My radar for beauty products i...
20
Jan
Best Maison Margiela Replica Perfumes
The Maison Margiela Replica collection is designed to transform everyday moments into fragrance. The best Maison Margiela Replica perfu...
20
Jan
10 Best Men’s Grooming Products to Gift This Valentine’s Day | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
The best grooming gifts are the ones he reaches for every day. A grooming gift earns its place because it gets used. It travels well, l...
20
Jan
A Deep, Dark and Fruity Scent
Cassis fragrance (cassis is affectionately known as blackcurrant) sits among perfumery’s most captivating treasures. It is a natural st...
20
Jan
Bluebell in Perfumes: Dewy Woodland Freshness
A bluebell is a classic woodland flower (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) known for its nodding, violet-blue, bell-shaped blossoms that carpe...
19
Jan
Have You Ever Sold Any Perfumes? – Undina’s Looking Glass
I missed you all. I hope you had great holidays and are successfully fighting off post-holiday blues. Holidays went by too quickly! We’...
19
Jan
Ah, Pizza | Perfume Posse
Silly string. I’ll just leave that there.
Mid-January. If I could only wring out the lawn… But! The daffs are coming up, the daphne sm...
19
Jan
Apple Perfume: Crisp & Fresh
Apple perfume generally refers to fragrances that feature a prominent apple note, which can range from fresh and crisp green apple scen...
19
Jan
Sultan Pasha Perfumes Joyeux Extrait de Parfum
Sultan Pasha Perfumes Joyeux Extrait
Wow, I feel good, I knew that I would nowI feel good, I knew that I would nowSo good, so good, I g...
19
Jan
Mezel Parfums Menthe Enivrante
Mezel Parfums Menthe Enivrante courtesy of the brand
Traditionally, with all its resolutions and forward thinking, January is a month f...
18
Jan
Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt Absolute ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Carolina Herrera has launched Bad Boy Cobalt Absolute, a new fragrance for men. Bad Boy Cobalt Absolute is a flanker to 2022's Bad Boy ...
18
Jan
Kajal Perfumes Paris Topaz and Sarah Baker Velvet Vendetta
Kajal Perfumes Paris Topaz is as a true reflection of the brand: multi-faceted and modern. Sarah Baker Velvet Vendetta is complex, we...
18
Jan
Pure Serenity and Fresh Clarity
Green tea in perfumery offers a crisp, clean, and subtly bitter or herbaceous aroma, providing a soothing, uplifting, and gender neutra...
18
Jan
Artemisia In Perfumes: Bitter-Green Sophistication
Artemisia in perfumes provides a unique, bitter, herbaceous, and green scent—often derived from wormwood or mugwort—which adds depth, c...
18
Jan
The Scent of Bridgerton – The Perfume Society
Dearest reader, One of our favourite shows returns for another series on 29th January and we’re so excited! Bridgerton, series 4, will ...
18
Jan
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ stepping back from the edge, episode 14 :: Now Smell This
Our fourteenth annual 'stepping back' poll: can this group of shameless enablers help each other not buy perfume? Let's find out.
Name ...
17
Jan
Chanel Gabrielle L’Eau review – Olivier Polge; 2024 –
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I confess I keep forgetting about the existence of Gabrielle. In my mind, the last high-profile, mainstream, feminine release fro...
17
Jan
Eight years on: AKRO: Olivier Cresp’s addictive family collaboration
To celebrate eight years of AKRO, here’s my original article and interview from 2018. In fact, I loved MALT so much, that I included it...
17
Jan
A short visit with Uncle Serge
January. The meh month, as far as I’m concerned. I know a lot of people dislike February given it feels like the ongoing drag of winter...
16
Jan
The daily lemming
New from Guerlain's L'Art et La Matiere collection, L'Art de Vivre candles in six colors. You pick the color and add a 220g refill in o...
16
Jan
The daily lemming
From Method, Hydrating Serum Hand Wash in Mindful Matcha: "smells like a soothing cup of green tea with a hint of yuzu and jasmine // T...
16
Jan
A Walk | Perfume Posse
My darlings! I’d planned to write a long, thoughtful post on Arpege – and I will – just not this week. It’s been an… odd.. week, fra...
16
Jan
The Milky Way – The Perfume Society
Milk notes have slipped quietly from the nursery to the niche counter, and one of the softest ingredients in perfumery has grown-up. On...
16
Jan
Rouge Smoking EdP by BDK Parfums
Hiya Posse. Maybe you remember the bro-ha-ha when this perfume was released? The scentbloggosphere went ape shit crazy for it. It’s be...
16
Jan
What is a Milk and Honey Fragrance
The milk and honey fragrance profile is a popular scent that evokes a feeling of warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. It is a gourmand, food...
15
Jan
Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Yves Saint Laurent has launched Y Iced Cologne, a new fragrance for men. Y Iced Cologne is a flanker to 2017's Y.
LIQUID ICE IN ...
15
Jan
What Is Clean Beauty?
Clean beauty is all about cosmetic and skincare products formulated with non-toxic ingredients and typically created using ethical, sus...
15
Jan
NVC Creations Eshal, Etat Libre D’Orange Above The Waves, Anthologie Rose Abricot and Marc-Antoine Barrois Aldebaran Winners
NVC Creations Eshal is a green, luminous, airy. Etat Libre D’Orange Above The Waves is told through three teas and incense. Marc-Antoin...
15
Jan
Wild Warmth and Sensual Depth
Animal notes in perfumery refer to scents originally obtained from animals, which contribute richness, warmth and sensuality to fragran...
15
Jan
L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Amant ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
L’Artisan Parfumeur has launched L'Amant, a new unisex woody fragrance.
A fiery fragrance where ink meets fire.
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15
Jan
The daily lemming
Boka celebrated their 10th anniversary late last year with Vanilla Cardamom toothpaste: "Warm vanilla with a hint of cardamom for a sof...