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06
Aug
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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05
Aug
Piment Brulant by L’Artisan Parfumeur – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey there ULGers. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere so I’m going cooling yet cuddly. Yes I’m talking about another discontinued gem. So...
05
Aug
indie artisanal perfume exhibition in Granada, Spain
One of the pleasures of communicating with artisan creators is the warm rapport. Ricardo Ramos, of the Perfumes de Autor brand invited...
05
Aug
Oscars (Academy Awards) 2026 beauty commentary
2026 ACADEMY AWARDS were a blast and everyone is talking about them, I suppose, now that the awards, the speeches, the missing speeche...
05
Aug
[Ivy Style Feature] Interview with Rhys Moore of St Johns | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Ivy Style editor Matthew Longcore had the opportunity to interview St Johns CEO Rhys Moore. Here is the transcript from the interview.
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05
Aug
Louis Vuitton Tea Storm, Ink Mark & Moon Tale ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Louis Vuitton has launched three new* fragrances inspired by China: Tea Storm, Ink Mark and Moon Tale.
Inspired by China’s art o...
04
Aug
Best Summer Cologne for Men 2026: 15 Fresh Picks
Editor’s Picks
Our Top 3 Summer Colognes
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Gio
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Christian Dior
Sauvage
SHOP NOW
Nautica
Na...
04
Aug
Scent Diary 1.6-7.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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04
Aug
Why Your Perfume Smells Different on You
A perfume smells different on everyone due to individual skin chemistry and your specific skin type. Your body’s natural oils, pH level...
04
Aug
PerfumeShrine in the Top Blogs on Feedspot
photo via pinterestAnother welcome distinction for PerfumeShrine and my work here. Feedspot alongside its readers chose PerfumeShrine ...
04
Aug
Create A Capsule Perfume Collection For Travel
Travel Light, Smell Expensive Everywhere You Go
A perfume collection should make life easier, not heavier. When packing for summer h...
04
Aug
Inside Contre-Jour: Frédéric Malle’s Warm Floral Masterpiece
Contre-Jour Eau de Parfum by Éditions de Frédéric Malle is a radiant rose composition shaped by warmth and texture. Everlasting flower ...
04
Aug
Cheap Cologne That Smells Expensive: 15 Hidden Gems in 2026
Editor’s Picks
Our Top 3 Picks
Cheap colognes that genuinely smell like $100+ bottles
ARMAF
Club de Nuit Intense Man
The Aventu...
04
Aug
Le Labo’s Modern Violette 30
Violette 30 reinterprets violet through a minimalist, woody lens. Fresh violet leaf opens with a green, airy clarity, unfolding into a ...
04
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ what’s in your shower, edition 11 :: Now Smell This
If it's Saturday when you read this, rabbit rabbit rabbit! Welcome to August, aka Peach Month. That means we are late for our annual sh...
04
Aug
Scent Diary 8.6-14.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, This week may be a bit spotty. I have loads of important computer stuff to get c...
04
Aug
Best Colognes for Men 2026: 15 Iconic Scents Every Guy Should Have
Walk into any room wearing the right cologne and the conversation changes before you say a word. The wrong one — or none at all — and y...
03
Aug
When Did You Accumulate Most of Your Collection? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Based on the recurring statements from most of my readers, our days of actively acquiring perfumes are in the past. I rarely hear about...
03
Aug
Best Perfume 2026: 15 Iconic Scents for Every Occasion
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03
Aug
Scent Diary 15.6-21.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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03
Aug
Scent Diary 22.6-28.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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03
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair: Episode Three
In which we meet Early Modern, Gallivant, Kingdom Scotland and 4160 Tuesdays
Ex Libris and its creator, Clara Weale.
Early Modern...
03
Aug
Wales Perfumery Introduces the Storii Collection with Fablas Ice Cream
Louise Smith has been a busy woman over the last twelve months. Not only has she created The Celts, but she has now introduced The Stor...
03
Aug
Grange Aromas: Reed Diffusers that LAST
I was recently sent two reed diffusers by Grange Aromas, on pure speculation, to see what I thought. Now, I’m a late convert to reed d...
03
Aug
Farina 1709 Eau de Cologne: Simply Timeless
Eau de Cologne has always carried a certain mystique. Crisp, bright and effortlessly wearable, it occupies a unique place in the fragra...
03
Aug
Scent Diary 27.7-2.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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03
Aug
Halston Classic (Women) and Clinique Aromatics Elixir
Well, it’s still quite warm but not insane. No rain for weeks but a half hour this morning. Like Mother Nature having a bit of a laugh....
02
Aug
A Scented Odyssey – Top 10 Perfumes For Greek Gods –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-6TbUyAb4A
Unless you’ve been held captive on a remote island by a lusty witch for the last few mo...
02
Aug
For A Fragrant Summer – The Perfume Society
As the days grow longer and sunshine lingers into the evening, there’s no better time to refresh your fragrance wardrobe. We’re delight...
02
Aug
How to Start a Perfume Business in Nigeria in 2026 (Complete Beginner’s Guide) – Murtaaz scents
The perfume business in Nigeria has quietly grown into one of the most profitable segments in the beauty and personal care industry. Wa...
02
Aug
Apricot in Perfumery: The Fruity Essence
Apricot perfumes blend sweet, juicy fruitiness with velvety, lactonic, and subtly powdery nuances. This warm, sunny accord, often craft...
02
Aug
Postcards From Scotland – The Perfume Society
Postcards From Scotland - The Perfume Society
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02
Aug
Santa Maria Novella Incenso (short fragrance review)
Incense scents are a beloved genre that reads well in springtime for me. Santa Maria Novella's Incenso is one such.
In Incenso, we hav...
02
Aug
Scent Diary 29.6-5.7.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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02
Aug
Speaking The Same Language – An Interview With Calice Becker At The Launch Of The Merchant Of Venice Renaissance –
Image: @nicfordphoto
I’m teaching at a perfumery school for 10 years, and we look at what our elders have done, and what history ha...
01
Aug
In the Woods: Naomi Goodsir
So, there I was, minding my own business, rifling through Carolyn’s newest LuckyScent sample order (with her permission but without my ...
01
Aug
Rasasi Perfumes 1979 Launches Coastal Cool Summer Campaign with Hawas Sapphire
Bottling the Coast: Rasasi’s ‘Coastal Cool Summer’ Campaign Signals a New Olfactory Wave
Summer 2026 has sparked an undenia...
01
Aug
Clean Home Fragrance Summer Rituals for Every Room
Transform Your Summer Home Into a Scented Sanctuary
When we talk about clean home fragrance, we mean clean scents that feel gentle, ...
01
Aug
Perfume Shrine: Spring Overjoy: My 2026 Scented Picks
The most obvious scent I picked this spring is Lanvin's Oxygène. The olfactory reception I get in Oxygène is quite something, as it re...
01
Aug
How Cacharel Shaped an Entire Era
For many middle-aged women, Cacharel was a cultural phenomenon; their fragrances were offered as assuredly successful gifts to young w...
01
Aug
Scent Diary 6.7-12.7.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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01
Aug
Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Tom Ford has launched Ombré Leather Reserve, a new flanker to 2018's Ombré Leather.
The journey into the untamed landscape of th...
31
Jul
The Bold Luxury of Feeling Unstoppable
Confidence perfume does a great deal more than make you smell good. The right one lifts your head a fraction higher, and you feel it be...
31
Jul
Perfume Shrine: Perfume Photography: Our Beloved Bottles
The huge website/webzine of which I have the honor to be a senior editor and manager of its Greek edition for many years now invited a...
31
Jul
Scent Diary 13.7-19.7.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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31
Jul
The Experimental Scent Summit Where I Presented ScentDia
The Experimental Scent Summit (ESS) is presented as part of an ongoing collaboration between Los Angeles-based The Institute for Art a...