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01
Feb
An almond is the edible seed of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), classified as a nut with an oval form and light brown outer covering. ...
01
Feb
Musamam Black Intense: Own the Night
Musamam Black Intense redefines the night. A fierce fougère oriental, blending Maplewood’s rich darkness, aromatic lavender, and sparkl...
01
Feb
Sturdy Woods and Tannic Elegance
Oak trees are majestic, long-lived hardwood trees belonging to the genus Quercus, celebrated for their immense strength, durability, an...
31
Jan
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Another new limited edition candle from Diptyque, this one for the Lunar New Year: Lamei (Wintersweet). "A bright yellow blossom, a bea...
30
Jan
Manos Gerakinis Parfums Amandus Review
Manos Gerakinis Parfums Amandus, official image via the brand
“Marvelous things happen to one in Greece – marvelous good things which c...
29
Jan
Thameen London Florentine Diamond review
Thameen London Florentine Diamond by Olya Bar
I’ve always loved a good jewel story, and the saga of the famous Florentine Diamond is on...
29
Jan
Rasasi Perfumes: A Legacy Reborn
Rasasi Perfumes 1979 unveiled a powerful new chapter with the launch of “Legacy Reborn”
An immersive event that brought the...
29
Jan
What’s a Good-Smelling Cologne for Guys? Real-World Picks by Profile | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
A good-smelling cologne for guys isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s where skin, climate, and personality meet. What smells clean and effortl...
29
Jan
Fragorium: A Bold Debut at Beautyworld Middle East 2025
With its bold debut at Beautyworld Middle East 2025, Fragorium opens a new chapter for the future of next-generation fragrance houses
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29
Jan
Brooklyn by Gallivant | Perfume Posse Let’s go back to 2017 and sniff
Woo Hoo Posse. I’m currently cleaning out the perfume room and doing an enormous cull. The dream is that over the next few weeks I’ll d...
29
Jan
Red Berries in Perfumes: A Juicy Medley
Red berries are among the most captivating notes in perfumery. Their juicy sweetness, rich colour and connection to nature have made th...
29
Jan
Walking around.. | Perfume Posse
After a couple of weeks of on and off rain we had a decent Saturday so I decided to go for a walk. Now, walking doesn’t mean not shoppi...
29
Jan
Ihr perfekter Duft für die Haut
Nichts ist so persönlich wie ein Duft, der Ihre Identität unterstreicht und sich perfekt an Ihre Hautchemie anpasst. Die Suche nach ein...
29
Jan
Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas In Love ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Rochas has launched Mademoiselle Rochas In Love, a new flanker to 2017's Mademoiselle Rochas. Mademoiselle Rochas In Love follows 2024'...
28
Jan
Boozy Warmth and Fruity Depth
Cognac is a prestigious and protected variety of brandy produced exclusively within the Cognac region of France under strict, centuries...
28
Jan
Celebrating 25 Years of Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes
Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes marked its remarkable 25th anniversary with a grand celebration at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa
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28
Jan
Musk: Where Scent Becomes Personal
Few perfume ingredients are as quietly powerful—or as misunderstood—as musk. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t sparkle. Instead, musk hums s...
28
Jan
Best Art Meets Art perfumes
Art Meets Art logo bottle by J.
Art Meets Art hits all the right notes with their music infused scents, each perfume captures the feel ...
28
Jan
Eurofragance: Introduces Olivante® At Beautyworld Middle East 2025
Eurofragance debuts Olivante®, an upcycled olive-pulp ingredient redefining opulence and sustainability in modern perfumery
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28
Jan
7 Vorteile natürlicher Parfums für Luxusliebhaber
Du möchtest gut duften, aber synthetische Parfüms reizen oft deine Haut oder enthalten fragwürdige Inhaltsstoffe. Die Suche nach einer ...
28
Jan
Escentric Molecules: The Quiet Disruption Continues…
At a moment when many houses chase hyper-complex blends and ever louder signatures, Molecule 01 + Champaca feels serene: quiet, elegant...
28
Jan
Expressions Parfumées: The First Overseas Production Site
Expressions Parfumées opens its first overseas production site, marking a pivotal step in global growth ambitions
Founded i...
28
Jan
Winter Blues | Perfume Posse
Posse! Like pretty much everyone else in the Northern Hemisphere I am suffering from the Winter Blues. Trying (and not doing too badl...
27
Jan
9 Spray Rules for Cologne: The Right Way for Skin, Clothes, and Climate | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Great cologne should be discovered, not announced. Most of us have experienced both extremes: a scent that disappears by lunch, or one ...
27
Jan
Was ist Nischenparfum? Exklusivität und Individualität
Der Wunsch nach einem Duft, der niemanden kopiert und wirklich die eigene Persönlichkeit widerspiegelt, führt viele Kenner zu Nischenpa...
27
Jan
The Sweet Root That Captivates the Senses
This is the unmistakable scent of liquorice. Imagine walking through a garden filled with blossoms and herbs, and catching on the breez...
27
Jan
Sacred Smoke & Citrusy Resin
Frankincense is a fragrant aromatic resin harvested from Boswellia trees. It has long been used in quality incense, perfume, and tradit...
27
Jan
DSH Perfumes Peacock Blue Heirloom Elixir 40
DSH Perfumes Peacock Blue Heirloom Elixir 40 via the brand
The Peacock
His loud sharp call
seems to come from nowhere.
Then, a flash o...
27
Jan
By Rosie Jane Matilda ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
By Rosie Jane will launch Matilda, a new fragrance for women.
TART PASSIONFRUIT + SWEET MERINGUE. a youthful and elevated blend ...
27
Jan
The daily lemming
A candle discovery set from Imaginary Authors, exclusive to Anthropologie, with three votive-ish (20 hour burn time) candles in Cherry ...
27
Jan
A Little Bit of Houbigant
Yet another storm, Ingrid, moved through our area last week. Gale force winds for hours. Now, rain. We’re due rain for at least two wee...
26
Jan
Calvin Klein Contradiction by Anne Gottleib and Daniela Roche Andrier
Back in the day, I was part of a writing team called Mood Scent Four. Four of us, from all corners of the world, would write about perf...
26
Jan
Ha Long Bay by Jovoy Parfums
The meticulousness of the effort to capture Francois Henin’s experience in Vietnam is evident all throughout Ha Long Bay by Jovoy Parfu...
26
Jan
Choose Your Scent with Confidence
For the modern man, men’s fragrances are more than just an accessory, they’re an extension of identity. The right perfume becomes a sig...
26
Jan
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, late January 2026 :: Now Smell This
January can't last forever! (Let's not even talk about February.) While we're waiting for it to be over, our usual lazy weekend open th...
26
Jan
Aniseed in Perfumes: Spicy and Aromatic
Aniseed is the seed of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum), a flowering herb originally from the Mediterranean region and parts of Sout...
26
Jan
Parkim Group: Discovery Day, A Multisensory Journey
Where Fragrance, Flavour and Chemistry converge on Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus stage
In Fall 2025, Parkim Group hosted the ...
26
Jan
Tom Ford Soleil Neige, BDK Vanille Caviar, Nez 1+1 Ansongo and other reviews
We’re trying something different. For the foreseeable future, the usual post-video updates will appear not here, but on my Substack. Ho...
26
Jan
Samar Kand by Rania J
Samar Kand by Rania J is redolent of the caravanserai – those roadside inns which once dotted the Silk Road. Thanks to the largesse of ...
26
Jan
Why Is The Rose Oud Perfume Accord So Famous?
The Rose Oud Perfume accord is a classic signature scent, renowned for its luxurious, warm, and complex blend of deep, woody oud with s...
26
Jan
Vianne’s Confession by Sarah McCartney for 4160 Tuesdays x Joanne Harris
You’ve heard of scratch’n’sniff, but have you ever heard of read’n’sniff ? This is where you wear a scent inspired by the book you’re r...
25
Jan
Florist 101 by Shloksha: Spring is coming!
Everybody knows there are eighty-nine days in January. January is gloomy enough even without the grey skies and lack of colour in the g...
25
Jan
Let’s Leap Before Looking | Perfume Posse
One of the fun things about dipping into my housemate Carolyn’s sample orders (with her permission!) from LuckyScent is that they’re al...
25
Jan
Fifteen Years Through the Looking Glass – Undina’s Looking Glass
Fifteen years. It sounds significant. Undina’s Looking Glass has been quietly alive for a decade and a half. Over that time, I’ve share...
25
Jan
Best Afnan Perfumes to Add to Your Collection This Year – All Arabic
Afnan Perfumes has established a robust niche in the world perfume industry when it comes to low-cost luxury perfumes. Known for blendi...
25
Jan
Study Fragrances | Perfume Posse Some calm focussing fragrances
Hey there Posse Peeps! Today I’d like to talk about the study fragrances that helped me through my course. You may know I’ve spent the ...
25
Jan
Petitgrain in Perfumery: Green Citrus Twig Brightness
Petitgrain (French for “little grain”) is a refreshing, aromatic essential oil obtained by steam-distilling the leaves and twigs of the...
25
Jan
Classic Men’s Grooming Gifts That Never Go Out of Style: Valentine’s Edition | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Trends fade, but daily rituals hold their ground. A classic grooming gift is quietly luxurious: not flashy, not fussy, just an upgrade ...
25
Jan
Heliotrope: Evoking Nostalgia and Comfort
Heliotrope: The Powdery Blossom That Whispers of Memory
If perfume were a language of memory, heliotrope would be its whisper. Known fo...
25
Jan
MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait review
MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait. courtesy of the brand
Launched in late 2019, as a Harrods exclusive Falcon Leather eau de parf...