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12
Oct
La Nuit des Glaces is this year's holiday collection from Cire Trudon. They've done four candles again (see 2025): "With a smoky-wood a...
12
Oct
Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul- fragrance review
Smoky is a loaded concept, because so often it falls into one of either styles: the incense-y smoke that recalls woody and resinous sc...
12
Oct
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-October 2026 :: Now Smell This
PSA: the swapmeet is open for business through Tuesday! And our next reading poll will start on Saturday the 17th.
Meanwhile, our same ...
11
Oct
Are You Curious About Dioriginals? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Back after a slightly longer than usual hiatus. I’m not giving up completely yet, at least for now.
I was planning to run this SQ aroun...
11
Oct
Expressions Parfumées: From Local Presence To Regional Hub
Twenty years of creativity, investment and regional insight have shaped Expressions Parfumées’ Dubai journey.
Twenty years ...
11
Oct
Scent Diary 5.10-11.10.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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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...
11
Oct
Beautyworld Dubai 2026: Day Two Puts Fragrance’s Future Centre Stage
The second day of Beautyworld Dubai's milestone 30th edition placed fragrance firmly at the centre, as master perfumers, brand leaders ...
10
Oct
The Time of Year | Perfume Posse
Happy October. It’s still warm middle of day here but looks like that stops soon. I got my annual pumpkin. It’s actually a white ghost ...
10
Oct
The daily lemming
Yet another option for a Holiday candle: a 3-wick from Nest. "Artist Pierre Marie’s carousel of wonders spins a nostalgic tale of joy a...
10
Oct
Serge Lutens L’Innommable | Perfume Posse
Hey friends – this is March, we moved things around this week. Quick write-up today. I got my decant of Serge Lutens El Attarine and I ...
09
Oct
Friday scent of the day 10/3 :: Now Smell This
It's Friday and John Lennon’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her.
Reminder: Personal matters...
09
Oct
Une Nuit Nomade Shade of Blue ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Luxury body care and fragrance line Une Nuit Nomade has introduced Shade of Blue, a new fragrance.
On the Valensole plateau, as ...
09
Oct
Byredo 00:00 ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Byredo has launched 00:00, a new unisex fragrance. 00:00 is exclusive to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
00:00...
08
Oct
Truth or Dare Naked by Madonna
Heya posse. You’re all headed into deep Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Woo Hoo! Such a fabulous time of year to start getting out s...
08
Oct
Carthusia Intenso di Nero ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Italian niche brand Carthusia has launched Nero, a new addition to the Intenso collection.
Intenso di Nero explores the deepest ...
08
Oct
Carner Barcelona Crema Vainilla ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Spanish niche brand Carner Barcelona has launched Crema Vainilla, a new gourmand fragrance.
A golden, creamy indulgence inspired...
07
Oct
Blackberry Perfume: Dark Bramble Sweetness
Blackberry perfume is dark, juicy, and just a little wild. When used in fragrance, blackberry offers richness, playfulness, and the raw...
07
Oct
Valentino Born in Roma Ruby ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Valentino has launched Born in Roma Donna Ruby and Born in Roma Uomo Ruby, new limited edition flankers to 2019's Donna Born in Roma an...
06
Oct
Fresh Ironed Elegance in a Bottle
Soapy perfume is a clean, fresh, and sometimes lightly powdery fragrance that evokes the scent of fresh laundry, soft florals, or luxur...
05
Oct
Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Desert
We’re now post the autumn equinox and we’ve decidedly tipped towards autumn here. The middle of the day can still get quite warm but th...
05
Oct
The swapmeet, episode 29
The swapmeet (episode 29) is open for business! PLEASE read the instructions! (For those of you who refuse to read the instructions, pl...
05
Oct
Oddities: Erno Laszlo After Shave
Now, we all know that good old Erno was and is a skin-care legend with the black soap and man...
05
Oct
Is Alcohol Free Perfume the Answer for Sensitive Skin?
Alcohol free perfume is an excellent alternative to traditional fragrances. They swap harsh ethyl alcohol solvents for gentle water, pr...
04
Oct
Scent Diary 28.9-4.10.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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...
04
Oct
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ fall viewing list, episode 5 :: Now Smell This
We're marking the first weekend in October with our semi-regular viewing poll. Coming up soon: the fall reading poll (on the 17th) and ...
04
Oct
Natural Home Fragrance Tips for a Calmer Bedroom
For a natural home fragrance, you can naturally scent your home using essential oil diffusers, soy wax candles or even DIY simmer pots ...
04
Oct
Apricots! | Perfume Posse
Posse! It’s that strange time of year, where I need a fleece hoodie in the morning and am in...
03
Oct
How Fragrance Habits Are Chang – All Good Scents
The old fragrance narrative was simple: find your scent. That one perfect perfume that embodies who you are, that people come to recogn...
03
Oct
Live Interviews With Neela Vermeire and Valerie & Remi Pulverail of Les Indemodables –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dub65cTJmCo
I’d been trying for years to make this happen, and the other day, it finally did: Neela...
03
Oct
Friday scent of the day 10/2 :: Now Smell This
It's the first Friday in October and the International Day of Non-Violence. (A couple PSAs: the swapmeet starts tomorrow. We don't hav...
02
Oct
On Heat and Balmain Cuir Élysées
So in my comments on Cinnamon’s post for this week (and I forgot to write on that how cute is her house?) I noted that the Autumnal Equ...
02
Oct
Clean Scent Perfume For Men With Sensitive Skin
A refined clean scent perfume can still feel masculine, polished and memorable when the formula, concentration and fragrance family sui...
02
Oct
Extravaganza Beauty Acquires Roja London
Roja Dove will move into a consultancy role, while CEO Audrey Minard continues to lead the house as Extravaganza Beauty looks to accele...
02
Oct
Room 1015 Kokoa Bang ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line Room 1015 has launched Kokoa Bang, a new fragrance.
KOKOA BANG captures a moment of connection, where scent an...
02
Oct
Signs A Perfume Collection Is Missing A Signature Scent
Curating a perfume collection involves a versatile wardrobe of miniature or full-sized scents spanning different olfactory families, su...
02
Oct
Byredo Havana Tonka ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Byredo has introduced Havana Tonka, a new addition to the Night Veils collection.
Havana Tonka by Byredo explores a ...
02
Oct
Choosing A Clean Home Scent Without Sacrificing Luxury
A clean home scent is about more than covering up smells. It is about rooms that feel calm, safe and beautiful, where the air you breat...
01
Oct
Womanity by Thierry Mugler | Perfume Posse Back to 2010
Do you remember Posse? It’s 2010 and Mugler has been riding on its flankers game for a few years. Suddenly the buzz of a NEW Mugler per...
01
Oct
Kenneth Cole Launches INSPIRE with Joe Jonas
Kenneth Cole has unveiled INSPIRE, a new men's fragrance pillar developed in partnership with Parlux, with multi platinum singer, songw...
01
Oct
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Desire ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Victoria's Secret has launched Bombshell Desire, a new fruity woody flanker to 2010's Bombshell fragrance for women. (The last in the s...
01
Oct
Can You Train Your Nose? What It Really Means to Have a “Good Nose” fo – All Good Scents
There's a persistent myth about people who work in fragrance: they're born with an exceptional sense of smell. Perfumers are imagined t...
01
Oct
ParfumPlus Notes: Beyond the Bouquet
Step into a new world of florals with Juhie Jahaan as she explores fragrances that move beyond the traditional bouquet, revealing green...
01
Oct
Building A Personal Fragrance Collection: Common Errors To Skip
A well-balanced personal fragrance collection usually contains around 10-12 versatile scents that cover every season, mood, and occasio...
30
Sep
Jean-Paul Gaultier Fleur Du Male reissue & Jil Sander Olfactory Series I Part II reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Jean-Paul Gaultier Fleur Du Male (2026) and Jil Sander Salt, Shiso, V...
30
Sep
Armani Prive Cuir Dore & Cuir Rubis ~ new perfumes :: Now Smell This
Giorgio Armani has launched Cuir Doré and Cuir Rubis, two new fragrances in the Armani Privé range. Cuir Doré and Cuir Rubis join Cuir ...
29
Sep
Chaos Donna Karan 2008 reboot DCd – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey there ULGers, Many of you have been along term perfumistas and will get that this bottle is an icon. For the newbies amongst us, Ch...
29
Sep
Top 10 Perfumes For Autumn 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXOlV9KQc_8
We’re nearly always told that January is a time for renewal, but for many of us, autumn...
29
Sep
Iberchem Unveils The Space Between at Beautyworld Dubai 2026
Fragrance house Iberchem will unveil its new fragrance concept, The Space Between, at the upcoming edition of Beautyworld Dubai, taking...
29
Sep
Why the World’s Greatest Perfume Houses All Speak the Same Language – All Good Scents
If you study the world's most respected perfumery institutions and practices, you'll notice something striking. Whether a perfumer trai...
29
Sep
What We Do Is Secret Studio Particulier ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line What We Do Is Secret has launched Studio Particulier, a new fragrance.
Every era has its studio. Before it became a m...