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10
Oct
John Varvatos has launched Artisan Forest, a new flanker to 2009's John Varvatos Artisan.
John Varvatos Artisan Forest evokes th...
10
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Thursday 9th of October 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...
10
Oct
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
You want chocolate but yesterday's Mizensir Chocolat Suisse did not tempt you? Maybe you want Tocca Oaxaca: "Tocca Oaxaca Holiday Editi...
09
Oct
What Is Vetiver? Origins and Why This Root Anchors Men’s Colognes | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Some fragrance notes evoke the past. They are rich, grounded, and unapologetically masculine. Vetiver is one of those notes. Vetiver is...
09
Oct
what does sage smell like?
What does sage smell like? The fresh aroma of sage has long captivated those who cherish its green, earthy delight. Found in various pe...
09
Oct
Soir dOrient by Sisley | Perfume Posse Turning 10 years old in 2025
Heya Posse! Soir dOrient by Sisley celebrates its 10th birthday in 2025. Though I never owned a bottle a friend wore it for a while, fa...
09
Oct
Total overhaul at L'Occitane ~ Baux is gone?
Just had a recent look at the L'Occitane page. Did anyone else notice that they have changed everything??The bottles look new. The...
09
Oct
Puig Colonias Absolutas ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Puig has introduced Colonias Absolutas Puig, a collection of four fragrances developed by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. Three (Agua Brav...
09
Oct
Brioni Eau de Parfum Suave
I stopped by Von Maur to sample something else and noticed a new brown Brioni bottle. I own the original Eau de Parfum, Éclat, and Esse...
08
Oct
History, How It Works & Pi
Soap on a rope isn't purely a nostalgic throwback; it's considered one of grooming's unsung heroes. At St Johns Bay Rum, we stand for g...
08
Oct
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Another option for a Holiday 2025 candle: Chocolat Suisse from Mizensir. "Alberto Morillas has created the chocolate candle for Mizensi...
08
Oct
10 Best Lattafa Perfumes To Add To Your Collection – All Arabic
If you tend to stop while strolling, just to enjoy the fragrance left by a stranger, then you belong here. A perfume is not just a scen...
08
Oct
Falling for Fall (cribbing from Musette)
Reading Musette’s post from yesterday brought it home that Fall is really here. As a matter of fact we are well on the way to winter. S...
08
Oct
New MCM ‘Park Collection’ fragrances – fun & finessed!
Introducing the MCM Park Fragrance Collection – an array of scents inspired by the iconic animal characters of the Munich House. Explor...
08
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Wednesday 8th of October 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...
08
Oct
Natural Perfumery AMA!
Hi all! I'd like to announce an AMA with Dr. Kevin Peterson Friday (tomorrow if you're near my time zone) at 6 pm EDT!Dr. Pet...
08
Oct
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Cire Trudon's holiday collection for 2025 once again includes four candles ("Trudon transports us into the heart of an enchanted night,...
07
Oct
Tuesday scent of the day 10/7 :: Now Smell This
It's Tuesday. Birthdays: Jacques Guerlain, Desmond Tutu, Yo-Yo Ma. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm wearing a drop of Après L’Ondé...
07
Oct
Modest Fashion and its Impact on Perfume
Modest fashion is making profound waves in contemporary fashion and style, valuing elegance, discretion, and personal alignment. It isn...
07
Oct
Fall. In Love | Perfume Posse
Posse! For as long as I can remember I have had a .. complicated relationship with Autumn (I prefer Autumn to Fall but Autumn. In Love...
07
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Tuesday 7th of October 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...
06
Oct
Rum in Perfume: Spirited and Spicy
Rum, a drink known for its distinctive taste, has a fascinating history that intertwines with the art of perfumery. This aromatic spiri...
06
Oct
Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor | Perfume Posse
I just have to crow a tiny bit: last night, I dreamt in French! First time. Only very short sentences (eg, ou est l’orange? to a little...
06
Oct
Use Your Old Creed Bottle As An Atomiser/Refill flask
I wanted to minimise the amount small Aventus atomisers I had by getting one big one, but there were none I liked. So I purchased a cre...
06
Oct
5 Perfumes for Moon Viewing
Tonight, the moon rises full and radiant, the harvest moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In many places across Asia, families gather to s...
06
Oct
An apple (fragrance) a day…
In the gentle shifting of the seasons, as the air is laced with autumn’s orchard offerings – the ground scattered with gold – apple fra...
06
Oct
Beau de Jour likely discontinued
Labeled "last look" and is out of stock on TF's website. I'm not a big fan, but if you are time to grab a backup n...
06
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Monday 6th of October 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...
05
Oct
[Men's] Scent of the Day – Sunday 5th of October 2025
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05
Oct
Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Man & Worth Avenue ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
NY-based niche brand Ellis Brooklyn will launch two new fragrances for men, Vanilla Man and Worth Avenue, next week.
Vanilla Man ~ "Va...
05
Oct
Typepad has closed for business: Yesterday’s Perfumes gone
Yet another good source for vintage perfume info is gone for good. I clicked on a link for YP this late afternoon and got the disclaime...
05
Oct
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ fall viewing list, episode 4
We’re marking the first weekend in October with a viewing poll, which we haven’t done in the past couple years. Coming up s...
04
Oct
New: Comme des Garçons fragrance Classique Perdu
Instagram announcement
Produced in collaboration with Vaquera and Comme des Garçons Parfums.A new scent that feels like a ...
04
Oct
Amouage Sindbad ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Amouage has introduced Sindbad, a new fragrance created in collaboration with the Royal Opera House Muscat. The opera Sindbad: The Oman...
04
Oct
A Sneak Peek – All Good Scents
Every great fragrance begins with a palette; the collection of raw materials a perfumer uses to craft their creation. Just as an artist...
04
Oct
Mugler Angel Stellar by Louise Turner and Jacques Huclier 2025
Who remembers the seismic launch of Mugler Angel in 1992? Touted as the first gourmand (according to the brand), Angel was everywhere i...
04
Oct
Diamond Tree by Laurent Smal
Laurent Smal Diamond Tree Extract 50ML
Extract de Parfum: Highly concentrated formula with alcohol, perfect for strong ...
04
Oct
Softly Gathered: The Scents of Wheat & Barley
Harvest time gives rise to some beautiful – bountiful – notes in perfumery, and this month we pay homage to some of autumn’s fragrant t...
04
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Saturday 4th of October 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...
04
Oct
The daily lemming
Chocolate, anyone? From Elements, Rose Cocoa Mix Drinking Chocolate. "Looking to add some romance to your drinking chocolate? Look no f...
04
Oct
L’Entropiste Ensang Noir ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour's L’Entropiste brand has launched Ensang Noir, a new unisex fragrance.
On an old desk, an unfinish...
04
Oct
How Our Workshop Helps You Blend Like a Pro – All Good Scents
In the evolving world of perfumes, one thing is clear: fragrance is no longer a one-bottle affair. Today, people are curating olfactory...
03
Oct
Perfume Shrine: Annick Goutal Nuit et Confidences: fragrance review
Nuit et Confidences is the most typically sensual, sweet, and stereotypically "evening" of the series originally named Oiseaux de Nuit ...
03
Oct
Moss in Perfumes: Earthy Elegance
Moss is one of nature’s most enchanting and ancient gifts to perfumery. This unique ingredient brings an earthy, serene quality to frag...
03
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Friday 3rd of October 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...
03
Oct
The daily lemming
In case you were holding out for nicer looking bottles of Jo Malone's Ginger Biscuit or Orange Bitters, here they are, part of the Holi...
03
Oct
The Smooth and Woody Fragrance Note
Santal, widely known as sandalwood, evokes images of serene forests with its rich, creamy aroma. Revered across many cultures, this fra...
03
Oct
Marc-Antoine Barrois – The Candy Perfume Boy
Season 2 of the Making Scents Make Sense Podcast is here! My first guest this season is none other than Marc-Antoine Barrois.
Marc-A...
03
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Thursday 2nd of October 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...
03
Oct
Costume National Fiery Amber ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Italian house Costume National has launched Fiery Amber, a new unisex woody oriental fragrance.
Jean-Christophe Hérault draws in...