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10
Aug
We've all been there. You open a beautifully wrapped gift, thank the giver, and by next week, the object has blended into your collecti...
10
Aug
SLOT DANA | Tips dan Trik Mudah Jackpot di Slot Cosmic Clusters
SLOT DANA Cosmic Clusters merupakan permainan bertema luar angkasa yang menggabungkan visual futuristik dengan berbagai simbol permaina...
10
Aug
Scent Diary 3.8-9.8.2026 | 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...
10
Aug
It’s All A Bit Nuts – Well, Pistachio
Pistachio as a note is not new, but has become perfumery’s most irresistible obsession. After years dominated by syrupy vanilla and car...
10
Aug
Mango Skin Vilhelm
Home » Mango Skin VilhelmMango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a bold, tropical fragrance that reimagines mango through a lens of sophist...
09
Aug
Florientals – The Perfume Society
Florientals occupy that irresistible space between opulence and softness — where blooming petals meet smouldering spice, amber and wood...
09
Aug
Five Things to Smell in June
June marks the unofficial start of summer (we'll make it official on June 21), and that thought has our noses revving up for early-summ...
09
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early-to-mid August 2026 :: Now Smell This
Saturday is National Happiness Happens Day plus International Cat Day, Sunday is National Book Lovers Day, Monday is National S’mores D...
09
Aug
Peony in Perfumery – The Perfume Society
Softly romantic yet endlessly modern, peony has become one of perfumery’s most beloved floral signatures. Unlike rose or jasmine, howev...
09
Aug
Yardley’s Heatwave Hero – iscentyouaday
As you may know, the term “Old Lady” is banned from my blog. There’s no such thing as Old Lady perfume. You can say classic, or heritag...
09
Aug
“Can’t Get Enough” Arrives Soon
(Imagined Release Date – Late Summer/Early Fall 2025) – The air is thick with anticipation in the niche fragrance world. Initio Parfums...
09
Aug
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu (Olivier Polge; 2026) and ‘new’ No. 5 eau de toilette reviews –
If Gabrielle is the Chanel perfume I most frequently forget exists, then Coco Mademoiselle is the one I most struggle to understand. Go...
09
Aug
Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum by DIOR – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi there Looking Glass crew, Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum is Francis Kurkdjian’s reimagining Annick Menardo’s 2004 blockbuster for a ...
09
Aug
Do You Throw Away Old Samples? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Years ago, when niche perfumes were hard to come by for testing and our collections were much smaller, samples were actively used, swap...
09
Aug
Bridal Fragrances – The Perfume Society
Bridal fragrance is never just another accessory. Long after the flowers have faded and the dress is packed away, scent remains startli...
08
Aug
08
Aug
Fragrances For The Groom – The Perfume Society
A groom’s wedding fragrance occupies a curious space: it should feel distinctive without trying too hard, memorable without overwhelmin...
08
Aug
Friday scent of the day 8/7 :: Now Smell This
It's Friday and National Lighthouse Day. Birthdays: Mata Hari, Louis Leakey, Ralph Bunche. Our community project for today is Chypre Fo...
08
Aug
Terre d’Hermes Intense by Hermès – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hello my lovelies, Today I thought we could talk about EVERYONE wearing Made For Men fragrances. By now, in 2026 I know most of us have...
08
Aug
June 2017 for Men: Juxtaposed
Not yet subscribed? Sign up by June 15 to receive the June Olfactif for Men collection.
One of the best things about becoming a fragra...
08
Aug
Top 10 Must-Try Rasasi Perfumes for Men and Women
Rasasi is among the most admirable fragrance houses in the Middle East, which has a history of integrating the traditional Arabian perf...
08
Aug
Best Fragrances to Gift Your Mom This Mother’s Day – All Arabic
Mother’s Day is a beautiful occasion to celebrate the unconditional love, strength, and warmth that mothers bring into our lives. Choco...
08
Aug
Byredo Suede Osmanthus ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Byredo will launch Suede Osmanthus, a new Harrods-exclusive addition to the Night Veils collection.
Perfumers Quenti...
07
Aug
Six Perfume Mistakes You’re Probably Making
The most common perfume mistakes include rubbing your wrists together after spraying, applying scent directly to dry skin, storing deli...
07
Aug
Rasasi Perfumes 1979 Unveils Coastal Cool Summer
Bottling the Coast: Rasasi’s ‘Coastal Cool Summer’ Campaign Signals a New Olfactory Wave
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07
Aug
June 2017 Unisex: Orange and Gold
Not yet subscribed? Sign up by June 15 to receive the June Olfactif Unisex collection.
Blame it on summer fever, but we can't get enoug...
07
Aug
Diving into the Synthetic Alchemy of the April Collection
Imagine the sweet, floral smell of jasmine. Close your eyes and feel the soft white petals gliding between your fingers. Can you smell ...
07
Aug
Cheap Cologne That Smells Expensive: 15 Budget Fragrances for 2026
You don’t need to spend $300 to smell like you did. The fragrance world is full of colognes that punch way above their price — bo...
07
Aug
Plethora: The Art of Luxury Perfumery
Discover the world of luxury perfumery as Juhie Jahaan explores Plethora, where iconic maisons and niche fragrance houses come together...
07
Aug
Robert Piguet Fracas | Perfume Posse
Hello, August. Happy August? Well, August. Our temps are still lower which makes life a lot easier. I’m re-entering less sugar (no suga...
07
Aug
Aftershave Balm vs. Splash: Which One Is Right For Your Skin And Climate? | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Most of us don’t really question aftershave. We use what we started with. Or what we were handed once and never replaced. Sometimes it’...
07
Aug
Amouage: The Scent of Quiet Grandeur
Step into the world of Amouage with Juhie Jahaan as she discovers a fragrance house where Omani heritage, artistic craftsmanship and co...
07
Aug
Jo Malone Brit Veggie Collection – Should We Even Bother? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Jo Malone (brand) has done it again – launched another quirky limited edition, the Brit Veggie Collection, that consists of three fragr...
07
Aug
Chemin D’Amande by Une Nuit Nomade 2025 NEW! NEW! – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi there ULGers, Today I thought we could talk about an interesting niche brand that I fell madly in love with. Their Memory Motel was ...
07
Aug
What Defines Clean Niche Perfume In The 21st Century
Clean niche perfume matters most when the days are hot and bright. In warm weather, our skin heat rises, we perspire more, and heavy co...
06
Aug
Dive Into Aquatic Fragrances – The Perfume Society
Aquatic fragrances capture the feeling of sea air, cool water, and clean skin warmed by the sun. Since their rise in popularity during ...
06
Aug
What’s in Your Perfume Rotation This Summer? – Undina’s Looking Glass
We’re officially over the hump: less of 2026 is left than has already passed. And for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, ...
06
Aug
Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Just Dropped
Home » Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Just DroppedAlright, fragrance fans, buckle up—Chanel’s got something new, and it’s not just ...
06
Aug
Barnes Episode One: In which we meet Vallense
One of my first stops at Barnes, after buying my essential copy of On The Scent Magazine, was Vallense. The name is short for Valley of...
06
Aug
A Quiet Morning by Miller et Bertaux
Hi Posse crew, This week I was looking through the Indie boxes to find something fun to wear. Completely out of place I found my curren...
06
Aug
Les Indemodables Cafe Arabesque, The Merchant Of Venice Renaissance and Fine Scents reviews
I am a four-time Jasmine Award winning writer with a lifelong interest in the world of fine fragrance.
I have written for Harrods Magaz...
06
Aug
L’Esprit Libre by Divine Parfums – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi there Looking Glassers, You may recall that I’m trying to downsize my collection. It’s going very badly and the perfume room/office/...
06
Aug
The Best Perfumes Of 2026, So Far –
For my rundown of the best perfumes of the year so far, please click on this Substack link: the best perfumes of 2026, so far.
Perso...
06
Aug
Van Cleef & Arpels First, Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, Jovoy showcase and other reviews
I am a four-time Jasmine Award winning writer with a lifelong interest in the world of fine fragrance.
I have written for Harrods Magaz...
06
Aug
Musette’s Midsummer Musings | Perfume Posse
My fabulous Posse! I was going to start this Musing by complaining about the extreme heat… but it’s GAWN! From temps that were flir...
06
Aug
Hot N Heavy: Oils by Attar Bazaar
It’s not pretty but it could be worse..
The heat is still on and seems like it’s going to be here for the month. Which is kind of stink...
06
Aug
Floris Celest: Through Scented Smoke
Floris Celest is a new launch from a very old perfume house, 1730 to be exact. Did you know that Florence Nightingale wore Floris White...
06
Aug
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Issue 21 of Nez: The Smell of the Future: ""Exactly 10 years ago, a magazine of a new kind was published, and honestly, if someone had ...
06
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair: Episode Two
In which we meet Wales Perfumery, Eau de Boujee, Shloksha and Angela Flanders.
Me and Louise Smith of Wales Perfumery
Wales Perfu...
05
Aug
Scent Diary 25.5-31.5.2026 | 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...