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03
Oct
Italian house Costume National has launched Fiery Amber, a new unisex woody oriental fragrance.
Jean-Christophe Hérault draws in...
02
Oct
Best for Cosy, Warm Scents
If you’re seeking the best winter perfume to enhance this magical time of year, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re drawn to crea...
02
Oct
Aube Rubis by Atelier des Ors
Hey there Posse Crew. Atelier des Ors is one of my favourite brands that I’m yet to purchase a full bottle of. There have been samples,...
02
Oct
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02
Oct
The damage so far: third quarter 2025 buying poll :: Now Smell This
Donatella, Our Lady of Perfumed Mercy,1 has apparently ignored the debut of Dario Vitale as the new creative director at Versace, optin...
02
Oct
The Black Narcissus & Persolaise On Chanel Antaeus –
My friend Neil Chapman (of The Black Narcissus) and I recently indulged in a chat about a vintage bottle of ...
02
Oct
Up to 25% Off Goldfields & Banks Limited Time at HDYS Parfums!
Goldfield & Banks
Embark on a sensory journey through Australia. This house captures the pure essence of the continent's prist...
02
Oct
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Soiree ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Victoria's Secret will launch Bombshell Soirée, a new limited edition fruity floral holiday flanker to 2010's Bombshell fragrance for w...
01
Oct
Imaginary Authors The Abandoned Mansion ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Indie brand Imaginary Authors has launched The Abandoned Mansion. Like the other fragrances in the line, it was inspired by an imaginar...
01
Oct
ELdO Like This by Tilda Swinton
Patty reviewed this one back in the day and had perhaps the best opening line in the history ...
01
Oct
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Wednesday 1st 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...
01
Oct
Ilio by Diptyque – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi ULGers, Ilio by Diptyque was released in 2021. It almost completely passed me by. Recently I saw it at a Diptyque counter and gave i...
01
Oct
Eighties Greaties: Giorgio Beverly Hills Red by Bob Aliano
image from the brand
From the archives: Go big or go home because it’s time for some Eighties glamour. Floof up your hair and pad ou...
01
Oct
The Rich Scent of Modern Perfumes
There’s something timeless about guaiac wood in the perfume industry. A truly essential ingredient in notable fragrances worldwide, gua...
30
Sep
Comme des Garcons + Vaquera Classique Perdu ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
New York based fashion label Vaquera has launched a new unisex fragrance in collaboration with Comme des Garçons, Classique Perdu.
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30
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Tuesday 30th of September 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
Sep
Tuesday scent of the day 9/30 :: Now Smell This
It’s Tuesday and the last day of September, plus the last day of the swapmeet. (Don’t forget your rabbits first thing tomorrow, and Don...
30
Sep
Influenced: Phlur Vanilla Skin | Perfume Posse
I like to relax in the evenings with some makeup / beauty / fashion YouTube, and if you spend much time on that kind of content, they’r...
30
Sep
Sarah Baker Perfume Sets – Treasure Boxes of Discovery!
Sarah Baker Perfumes is a house where glamour gets playfully reimagined and luxury is never just surface-deep – it’s a fragrant journey...
30
Sep
Davidoff Cool Water question
I'm looking to purchased a vintage bottle of Davidoff Cool Water.I did read someone's comment on Fragrantica :
...
29
Sep
Sweet and Tart Fragrance Notes
Raspberry has found a cherished spot in the world of perfumes, celebrated for its delightful aroma and versatility. Its ability to blen...
29
Sep
Merlin the Plumber | Perfume Posse
Happy autumn – I guess. It’s actually beautiful currently. Warmish, very sunny, almost no wind.
Went into town for a haircut the other ...
29
Sep
Does anyone here seen outrageously high sales prices for Slumberhouse fragrances?
The reason I ask is... I just spotted this:Wasn't it originally released for something like $249 a bottle?
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29
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Monday 29th of September 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...
29
Sep
Dolce&Gabbana Devotion For Her by Olivier Cresp
Dolce&Gabbana Devotion is not your usual mainstream fare. I’d recommend a try before you buy, because this glamorous bottle is most...
28
Sep
Seven Days of Jacques Bogart
Oh Bogart my Bogart!JACQUES BOGART
"Je ne crée que pour l'homme" (I create only for men) is the slogan responsible for t...
28
Sep
Top 10 Perfumes For Autumn 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fn-Px1Dy6o
Regular readers and viewers invariably tell me that autumn is ...
28
Sep
Have You Ever Bought a Perfume from a Surprise Sample? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Smelling perfumes at a store and then getting a sample to decide if we want more, or ordering a sample of a perfume we got curious abou...
28
Sep
Valerie & Remi Pulverail, Les Indemodables, Live Interview On The Launch Of Vanille Havane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCfcgUL492E
I never cease to be amazed by the stories behind the creation ...
28
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Sunday 28th of September 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
Sep
Parfums de Marly Carios, Eragon & Valero ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
French niche line Parfums de Marly has launched Les Extraits, with three new fragrances for men: Carios, Eragon and Valero.
Carios ~ "C...
28
Sep
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Samples Thread
Hey all,***EDIT - Some of these are not currently available because they are "seasonal" or will only appear on a rare short t...
28
Sep
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, late September 2025 :: Now Smell This
The swapmeet is open for business through Tuesday! Then Donatella will be dropping by on Thursday.
Meanwhile, we're marking the last we...
27
Sep
New brand 'Balchaud' featuring JC Herault (Now Available)
Herault has been hard at work creating some new scents for the launch of this French brand. Not sure what sort of products will be avai...
27
Sep
Arquiste Nocturnality ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Arquiste has launched Nocturnality, a new unisex fragrance.
A latex and leather ‘oud-style’ scent. A perfumer’s take ...
27
Sep
Autumn Perfume Rituals – Bois de Jasmin
My Favorite Autumn Fragrances (Ukrainian)
Lately, I’ve been finding it difficult to sleep. The news from Ukraine is overwhelming, and i...
27
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Saturday 27th of September 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
Sep
Chanel Bleu L’Exclusif review – Olivier Polge; 2025 –
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Regular readers will know that I’m not what you’d call the world’s biggest fan of Bleu. I remain an ad...
27
Sep
The mostly-on-sick-leave lemming
Merz Apothecary in Chicago (known online as Smallflower) celebrates their 150th anniversary with a new candle: "When customers step thr...
27
Sep
Perfume Shrine: Annick Goutal Etoile d’ une nuit: fragrance review
Étoile d'Une Nuit is the delicate "boudoir fragrance" that the viewer of period TV series fantasizes about - fragile, nostalgic, somet...
27
Sep
Coconut in Perfumery: Unlocking Tropical Secrets
Coconut is a cherished ingredient in the fragrance world, adored for its creamy and exotic aroma that transports you to tropical beache...
27
Sep
Exclusive Interview with Paul Guerlain – Valentino: Anatomy of Dreams
This being the fashion focus month around the world, we’re thrilled to present a nose into the Valentino Anatomy of Dreams collection, ...
27
Sep
26
Sep
Friday scent of the day 9/26 :: Now Smell This
It's the first Friday of Autumn (unless you're in the Southern Hemisphere, in which case you know what to do). Also, happy Johnny Apple...
26
Sep
Parfum D’Empire Madagascar Le Baume Vanille, Diptyque Lazulio, Le Labo Osmanthus 19 and other reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS1PkA2Kbqc
Osmanthus 19 4:10Eucalyptus 20 15:20
One of the few enjoyab...
26
Sep
[Women's] Scent of the Day – Friday 26th of September 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
Sep
Fall In A Bottle – Etiket Journal
As temperatures drop and landscapes take on warm hues, our fragrance becomes a true sensory cocoon.
Discover creations that evoke co...
26
Sep
Thursday scent of the day 9/25 :: Now Smell This
Happy Almost-Friday and happy National Comic Book Day! Birthdays: William Faulkner, Donald Glover, Glenn Gould, Pedro Almodóvar. What f...
25
Sep
Perfume Shrine: Annick Goutal Tenue de Soiree: fragrance review
Goutal Paris has been through a few changes in the last few years, which we have been following with the rapt attention of someone jou...
25
Sep
Freesia in Fragrances: Floral Elegance
Clusters of vibrant freesia blooms dance in a soft breeze to create a scent so delicate yet so powerful that is whisks you away to a su...