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29
Sep
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29
Sep
Fragrance Has More Than One Capital Now
Global ingredient houses, viral Gulf brands and Western investment are all converging in Dubai – and this October, Beautyworld Dubai is...
29
Sep
Gucci Ambrosia del Deserto ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Gucci has launched Ambrosia del Deserto, a new fragrance in The Alchemist's Garden collection.
The new Ambrosia del Deserto Eau ...
28
Sep
Parfex: The Art of Hyperreality
At Beautyworld Dubai 2026, Parfex exclusively unveils Hyperreal, a collection that redefines the boundaries of reality
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28
Sep
Regime des Fleurs Dark Subtle Teas ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Régime des Fleurs has launched Dark Subtle Teas, a new limited edition fragrance.
A deep, moody infusion you’ll wear ...
28
Sep
Puma Signs Global Fragrance Deal with Interparfums
Puma is stepping further into the fragrance category through a new global licensing agreement with Interparfums, covering the creation,...
28
Sep
Scent Diary 21.9-27.9.2026 | 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...
27
Sep
Nest Wonder ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Nest Fragrances has launched Wonder, a new limited edition fragrance for Holiday 2026.
Wonder Eau de Parfum is a timeless inte...
26
Sep
‘New’ Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, Byredo Future Memories, Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve and Le Labo Shiu 25 reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue (2026), Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve, Byredo...
25
Sep
Jean-Paul Gaultier Atelier & Lolita Lempicka relaunch reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Jean-Paul Gaultier Les Ateliers Gaultier and Lolita Lempicka 2026 re-...
20
Sep
Scent Diary 14.9-20.9.2026 | 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...
20
Sep
Friday scent of the day 9/18
It’s Friday, plus Greta Garbo’s birthday, International Equal Pay Day and National Cheeseburger Day. What fragrance are you weari...
18
Sep
Midnight Omen by Trudon 2025 NEW! NEW!
Heya Posse! New stuff from Trudon is always cue for celebrations. While not all of their offerings suit my taste, they are all nicely c...
18
Sep
Try Something New! Avon Perfect Nonsense Banana Oud
Affordable and playful? Don’t mind if I do. Avon are messing about in the lab again and having serendipitous results, thanks to perfume...
16
Sep
Vetyver by Le Galion – Undina’s Looking Glass
Heya Looking Glassers, Last week Jin walked into my perfume room while I was writing Trivia Q&A. He started reaching around my grab...
16
Sep
Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé
Expecting a new rubbish bin and an outside food recycling bin from the council within the next couple of weeks. Am ludicrously excited ...
16
Sep
Is It Real? Penhaligon Halfeti Leather
9/10/26
Okay, this one has me in a bit of a conundrum. I got it massively on sale (from where I don’t remember) and it arrived in it’s ...
16
Sep
SOFA!!! | Perfume Posse
Posse, my darlings! I had it allll planned! I was going to wax lyrical about lightweight leathers in downward-shifting temps, which i...
14
Sep
Natural Home Scent Styles To Suit Every Room
A natural home scent uses pure essential oils, botanical waxes and plant extracts rather than synthetic chemicals to scent your living ...
14
Sep
Scent Diary 7.9-13.9.2026 | 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...
13
Sep
Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Collection perfume review (Fabrice Pellegrin & Olivia Giacobetti; 2026) –
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Is quiet about to become classy once again? I suppose, in some circles, it’s never really stopped signifying classiness, but cert...
13
Sep
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-September 2026 :: Now Smell This
PSA: our next swapmeet will probably (with apologies, it is possible I will have to reschedule later in the month) start on Saturday, 3...
12
Sep
Skin-Soft Comfort You Can Wear
Milky perfume offers a comforting, creamy scent profile, often featuring lactonic notes such as steamed milk, almond, rice or coconut, ...
12
Sep
Carolina Herrera Turns La Bomba Into a Ring
Carolina Herrera gives its La Bomba fragrance collection a playful new format with the La Bomba Duo Ring Set, pairing La Bomba Eau de P...
12
Sep
Azure Reverie Eau De Parfum By House Of Noya
Azure Reverie distils the French Riviera into an airy, textured olfactive signature, evoking sun-soaked cliffs, white sandy shores and ...
12
Sep
Juicy Playful and Surprisingly Grown-Up
Fruity perfume doesn’t have to smell like a fruit salad. While it often brings to mind bright, juicy notes, there’s a grown-up side too...
12
Sep
Jungle Serenity Eau De Parfum By House Of Noya
Jungle Serenity ventures deep into the Amazon rainforest, capturing its untamed humidity, verdant canopy and rushing waters. It evokes ...
12
Sep
Aquatic Airy and Cool as the Sea
A “blue perfume” or fragrance refers to a broad genre of fresh, clean, and highly versatile scents. Traditionally geared toward men, th...
12
Sep
Harry Styles Likes Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur
Harry Styles is often linked with Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur, a fragrance that mirrors his fluid, expressive sense of style.
Soft and at...
10
Sep
Crisp Botanical and Quietly Bold
A Green perfume is a crisp, vibrant fragrance inspired by fresh cut grass, crushed leaves, herbs, and lush foliage. It creates a natura...
10
Sep
Sushi Imperiale by Bois 1920
Hey there Posse. I went looking for some Patricia Nicolai stuff today but whilst looking I noticed this old favourite of mine. It’s bee...
10
Sep
Plumbing and a Dab of Shalimar
Hey, friends. The under-house plumbing replacement is ongoing – by last Friday we were on day...
10
Sep
Feeling the Heat: Vintage Balmain Vent Vert
We have been feeling the heat this labor day weekend. Not quite in the hundreds (at least on ...
10
Sep
Sunlit Skin and Salt-Kissed Warmth
A Solar perfume is designed and crafted to evoke the feeling and warmth of sunshine, blending vibrant notes like orange blossom, ylang-...
09
Sep
Wednesday scent of the day 9/9 :: Now Smell This
It's Wednesday, plus Leo Tolstoy’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
I've been commando since August 27, and probably will be f...
08
Sep
Synthetic Perfume Raw Materials: Types, Uses & Benefits
Synthetic perfume raw materials (or aroma molecules) are lab-created compounds used across modern perfumery. These materials either rep...
08
Sep
The Sparkling Citrus That Starts It All
In bergamot perfume, bergamot is a vibrant, citrusy, and mildly spicy fragrance note that is extracted primarily from the green rind of...
08
Sep
Floral Perfume: From Petal-Soft to Power-Bloom
Floral perfume captures the true essence of blooming botanicals, which range from crisp, fresh green florals to rich, powdery bouquets ...
08
Sep
What is Aromatic Perfume? Herb-Driven Freshness with Character
Aromatic perfume has a way of making everything feel fresh and alive. It brings that clean, green energy you get after a light spring r...
08
Sep
Latte Foam to Cocktail Chic
Beverage perfumes and scents typically split into two distinct categories: cocktail-inspired personal fragrances, which feature boozy n...
07
Sep
Tauer Perfumes Shadid … plus a thought on Guerlain
Happy Labor Day to US readers.
I washed the glass roof in my kitchen a few days ago. Do that twice a year. Amazing what a difference it...
07
Sep
The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de Marly
Home » The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de MarlyAs a fragrance expert with years of experience in luxury perfumery,...
07
Sep
Wednesday scent of the day 8/26 :: Now Smell This
It's Wednesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day. Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire, Jimmy Rushing, Christopher Isherwood, Moth...
07
Sep
Puzzle Parfum Introduces Nagamani and Rayiha
The Turkish niche fragrance house unveils two new scents that explore awakening, memory and the emotional language of fragrance.
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07
Sep
Is Non Toxic Perfume Safer for Sensitive Skin ?
Non-toxic perfume refers to a fragrance that is made without harmful harsh chemicals like phthalates, parabens and synthetic musks.
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07
Sep
Marc-Antoine Barrois Launches Aldebaran, a Fragrance with a Galactic Edge
Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, Aldebaran explores the striking contrast between green tuberose, spice and creamy warmth in an uncon...
07
Sep
Lazy (2 or) 3-day weekend poll ~ transitional fragrances, fall 2026 :: Now Smell This
The eleventh edition of a poll about transitional fragrances: what are your favorite fragrances as summer turns to fall this year? What...
07
Sep
Armani Privé Oud Nacré: A Modern Take on Sweetened Oud
Inspired by Armani’s Haute Couture universe, Oud Nacré pairs luminous jasmine and saffron with a polished oud accord, chocolate-toned p...
07
Sep
Scent Diary 31.8-6.9.2026 | 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...
06
Sep
Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Debuts with Zendaya as Its New Global Face
Prada introduces a new chapter of Paradoxe with Sweet Chemistry, a fruity-floral fragrance built around blackcurrant, orange blossom an...