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07
Sep
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...
06
Sep
How Safety Regulations Are Reshaping the World of Fine Fragrance – All Good Scents
If you've ever wondered why a fragrance you loved was discontinued, or why a classic perfume smells slightly different than it did ten ...
06
Sep
The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive Guide
Home » The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive GuideIn the vast and aromatic world of perfumery, two disti...
06
Sep
Friday scent of the day 8/28 :: Now Smell This
Happy Friday and happy National Red Wine Day! Birthdays: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Edward Burne Jones, Robertson Davies, Janet Frame,...
05
Sep
Are Fragrance Dupes Democratizing Luxury or Diluting Creativity? – All Good Scents
There's a phenomenon quietly reshaping the fragrance industry, and its dividing opinion. Fragrance dupes, those affordable alternatives...
05
Sep
Natural Linen Spray | Calm Clean Sheets
A natural linen spray freshens fabrics safely using plant-based ingredients and essential oils rather than synthetic chemicals. Natural...
05
Sep
What You’re Actually Smelling in Prem
You know the moment. You catch a scent that stops you cold, then flip the box and see one word: "parfum." Suddenly, you're wondering wh...
05
Sep
Beautyworld Dubai 2026: The Global Beauty Industry Converges in Dubai
Beautyworld Dubai 2026 will take place from October 6 – 8, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Beautyworld Dubai ...
05
Sep
Lust in Paradise extrait by Ex Nihilo 2026 NEW!
Woo Hoo Posse! This came as a GWP after I bought a bottle off a FB Sale doc here in the Australia group. It’s a boxed sample of Ex Nihi...
04
Sep
Friday scent of the day 9/4 :: Now Smell This
It's Friday and National Wildlife Day. Birthdays: Mary Renault, Richard Wright, Beyoncé. RIP Gloria Steinem. Our community project for...
04
Sep
Learn Perfumery the French Way, now in India – All Good Scents
For centuries, if you wanted to truly understand perfumery, you went to France. Paris, Grasse, or one of the few specialized academies ...
02
Sep
Dolly Parton Scent from Above
Now I have always been a big fan of Dolly Parton. Although I am not a big fan of country music there are some exceptions and Dolly was ...
02
Sep
in-cosmetics Asia 2026: Beauty’s Next Wave
Skin longevity, biotech, fragrance and sensory beauty take centre stage as in-cosmetics Asia returns to Bangkok
Registratio...
02
Sep
Fragrance Notes Explained: How to Read a Cologne Description Like a Pro | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Cologne descriptions can feel like a foreign language, yet they are meant to help you choose well. Once we read them in the correct ord...
02
Sep
What Do You Think Of Perfume Balms? – Undina’s Looking Glass
When it comes to perfume, we’re used to a few familiar formats: sprays or dabs for alcohol-based perfumes, oils and solids. Hair perfum...
01
Sep
Shalimar L’Essence | Perfume Posse
I am going to try not to talk about the weather to start my posts for a while. The weather is what one talks about here frequently when...
01
Sep
Minimalist Grooming Routine: The 3-Product Morning Ritual for Busy Men | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Mornings do not need more steps; they need fewer decisions. A minimalist men's grooming routine should help us look sharp, feel fresh, ...
01
Sep
Siren by Paris Hilton – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi Crew, Bet you didn’t think there’d be a Paris Hilton fragrance on a perfumista blog. It’s spring here in the southern hemisphere and...
01
Sep
A Natural Room Fragrance Elevates Summer Nights
Natural home fragrance options use pure botanical extracts, essential oils, and organic elements rather than synthetic chemicals or art...
01
Sep
Succs for Musette | Perfume Posse
Posse! I’m not quite suuure how this happened.
As you probably know I’m an inveterate gardener. Bulbs, roses, pretty much anything he...
01
Sep
Creating A Clean Home Scent
Achieving a clean home scent depends on eliminating underlying odour sources, improving ventilation and layering zesty, fresh fragrance...
01
Sep
Enter The Forest: Hermia and Pendragon by Karen Timson
Way back in 2019, when my blog (v1.0))was only six years old, I was sent samples of Hermia and Pendragon from Karen Timson of Karen Tim...
01
Sep
Lazy 4-day weekend poll ~ open thread, late August 2026 :: Now Smell This
August is winding down, and we're marking the last weekend of the month with our standard open thread poll.
Talk about anything you lik...
01
Sep
Natural Scented Candles For A Cleaner, Calmer Home
Natural scented candles use plant-based waxes, such as soy or beeswax, and pure essential oils instead of synthetic paraffin and chemic...
31
Aug
Scent Diary 24.8-30.8.2026 | 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...
30
Aug
Office-Appropriate Fragrances: Scents That Smell Professional, Not Overpowering | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We enter a room, shake hands, and sit down. What transpires after has everything to do with presence, not loudness. The principle also ...
30
Aug
The Best Date Night Perfume That Works Like Magic
The perfect date night perfume depends on the intended mood of your evening. For romantic, intimate dinners, opt for warm, cosy notes l...
29
Aug
Vanille des Rois by FOMOWA Paris
As I write this review, preparations are underway for our failing, hundred-year-old plumbing to be replaced. Fortunately, most of the w...
28
Aug
Thwarted: Erno Laszlo Pop-up in LA
So I spent this Saturday thwarted. I woke up early to go to the bank, which is now in the valley. My accounts had lapsed from non use s...
28
Aug
Timothée Chalamet’s Pick is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
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Timothée Chalamet leans into a modern classic with Bleu de Chanel, a fragrance that blends depth with clari...
28
Aug
Gym Bag Grooming Essentials: Post-Workout Refresh Without Overdoing It | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
You racked the final weight. The burn is earned. Then real life shows up: meetings, errands, or dinner plans. But as your heart rate dr...
28
Aug
Am I Spraying Perfume Wrong? Here is the Right Way
In Summary, you are likely spraying perfume wrong if you rub your wrists together, spray a cloud and walk through it or apply it to dry...
28
Aug
Wish by Chopard | Perfume Posse Nearly 30 years old
Heya Posse, Cheap, Cheerful and Delicious? Make you Wish. I’ve got the answer. Available only at the discounters here in Australia nowa...
28
Aug
Florence Pugh Loves the Softness of Gypsy Water by Byredo
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For Florence Pugh, fragrance is about comfort and individuality, which makes Gypsy Water by Byredo a fittin...
27
Aug
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Speaking of exceptions to the rule, Reminiscence Elixir Patchouli, which I reviewed back in 2009, would make the very short list of pat...
27
Aug
Heritage Scents: How Traditional Fragrances Connect Caribbean Sailors To Celtic Tradition | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We believe a true heritage scent wraps a place, vivid memory, and steady ritual into one tight whole, far from passing trends. At St Jo...
27
Aug
Scent Diary 17.8-23.8.2026 | 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
Aug
The Joy Of Taking Your Time
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By all accounts, back in the 1990s, when it first appeared, Mugler Angel was a flop. However, key figures such as Mugler himself ...
26
Aug
What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?
Home » What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?If you’ve ever walked through a room moments after someone wearing perfume has...
26
Aug
Austin Butler’s Signature Edge Is Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
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Austin Butler gravitates towards bold, statement-making scents, with Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford standing o...
25
Aug
How To Pack Luxury Travel Scents Without Leaks
Luxury travel scents bring effortless elegance to any holiday, provided your favourite glass bottles survive airport security and cabin...
25
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-to-late August 2026 :: Now Smell This
August is marching on... we're celebrating (or mourning, as the case may be) with our usual open thread poll.
Talk about anything you ...
21
Aug
Friday scent of the day 8/21 :: Now Smell This
Happy Forgotten Friday! (And, happy National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday.) Our community project for today: root around in y...
21
Aug
The Favourite Perfumes That Men Like Most on Women
When it comes to the favourite perfumes men enjoy on women, the reasons often feel simple but run deep. There is something personal abo...
21
Aug
Non-Toxic Luxury Fragrance | Elevate Your Space
Choosing a non-toxic luxury fragrance transforms how a house feels without compromising personal wellbeing. The modern clean beauty mov...
20
Aug
Stalk it! Papillon Perfumery Bengale Rouge by Elizabeth Moores 2019
Bengale Rouge is perfumer Liz Moores’ love story to the miraculous beauty that nature displays each day in her forest compound. Inspir...
20
Aug
How AI is Reshaping Fragrance Creation
Home » The Digital Revolution in Perfumery: How AI is Reshaping Fragrance CreationThe perfume industry, steeped in centuries of traditi...