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12
Jan
Amouage has launched a new trio of fragrances in the Essences collection: Line 618, Remain and Sequence.
An olfactory expression...
12
Jan
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early-to-mid January 2026 :: Now Smell This
It's our first lazy weekend open thread of the new year...talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last f...
11
Jan
Testament London Twisted Hearts, Essential Parfums Velvet Iris
Testament London Twisted Hearts is a scent-scape of NY, Élisire Aliksir amber-hued and Velvet Iris is an olfactive portrait of the ent...
11
Jan
the New Nut Trend in The Body Shop Macademia Nut & Cheirosa 71
Nuts were huge this past year. The perennial almonds, the hip pistacchios and the richly baklava-reminiscent walnuts...How about macad...
10
Jan
Softly Woody with Floral Warmth
Rosewood in perfumery offers a soft, sweet, woody and lightly floral scent, with gentle citrus and spicy nuances. It adds warmth, depth...
10
Jan
Magnolia in Perfumes: Creamy Citrus Floral Grace
Magnolia in perfume has a way of appearing quietly. It does not rush forward or dominate the senses. Instead, magnolia settles into a f...
10
Jan
Giorgio Armani Stronger With You Powerfully & Stronger With You Spices ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Giorgio Armani has launched Stronger With You Powerfully and Stronger With You Spices, two new fragrances for men. Both are flankers to...
10
Jan
Find Your Signature Scent This New Year: Best Cologne for Men in 2026 | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
The New Year doesn't ask for new goals; it asks for better standards. We update the way we dress, show up, and move through a day. A si...
10
Jan
Aftelier Patchouli Noir by Mandy Aftel: A Mènage a Trois full of ooh la la!
Mandy Aftel, of Aftelier (she is sole founder and perfumer), almost needs no introduction if you are familiar with the world of natural...
10
Jan
Lattafa Fragrances Everyone Is Talking About
Lattafa perfumes are a popular pick for perfume lovers because of their long-lasting scents. From spicy and warm to sweet and floral, t...
10
Jan
My Top Ten Avon Fragrances of 2025
It sounds strange that the world’s best selling fragrance brand isn’t even in the shops*, but even so, Avon shifts hundreds of millions...
09
Jan
Neil Morris Shimmering and Statik Olfactive Scarlett Lady
Neil Morris Shimmering has a quiet power that is subtle. Statik Olfactive Scarlet Lady is a vintage rose wrapped in a pillowy marshmall...
09
Jan
Notes for 2026
Where do you think fragrance is wafting in 2026? Let’s follow our noses and sniff out what may be ahead.
Gourmands, refined Once...
09
Jan
L’Occitane Mimosa Verveine ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
L'Occitane has launched Mimosa Verveine, a limited edition fragrance.
A breath of light from Haute-Provence.
An invitati...
09
Jan
Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
J’s image of Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
The Forbidden Temple is the newest release of the Forbidden Collection composed by ...
09
Jan
Rania J Samar Kand review
Rania J Samar Kand courtesy of the brand
“Sweet to ride forth at evening from the wells,When shadows pass gigantic on the sand,And ...
09
Jan
The daily lemming
An apricot candle from Eataly: "Experience the sun-kissed sweetness of summer with our Italian Apricot Candle, inspired by the lush orc...
09
Jan
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male In Blue ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Jean Paul Gaultier has launched Le Male In Blue, a new spicy aromatic fragrance for men. Le Male In Blue is a flanker to 1995's Le Male...
09
Jan
Top Fragrance Trends to Watch in 2026
Forecasting is always a question of insightful reading of what is going on in any given industry, as well as a good instinct on how th...
08
Jan
Anjou Pear In Perfumes: Juicy Fresh & Elegant.
Anjou pear in perfume is celebrated for its naturally light, fresh, and fruity scent. It is often layered with floral, green, or woody ...
08
Jan
Parfums de Luxe Illusio and JusBox Sisters B4 Misters Winners
From Steven and Olya’s Top Ten Best of 2025: Parfums de Luxe Illusio is clean, smooth, and very well put together. JusBox Sisters B4 Mi...
08
Jan
Gentleman’s Nod Toro Bravo X ScentXplore
Chris Christiansen with Gentleman’s Nod Toro Bravo X ScentXplore at The Exhibition December 4-6 2025
To introduce Steven’s video, I as...
08
Jan
Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes
Dear Perfume Posse. Stop everything you are doing. Right Now! Go and get yourself a sample of Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes. Seri...
08
Jan
Inky Berry Bite and Green Tartness
“Dark cassis” most often refers to Crème de Cassis, a rich, dark red liqueur crafted from blackcurrants, popular in cocktails or sipped...
08
Jan
Orange Slice in Fragrance: Zesty Citrus Spark
The term ‘orange slice‘ typically refers to a wedge or segment of a fresh orange, a candied or dried citrus confection, or a specific t...
08
Jan
Perfume Shrine: Oriflame Sublime Tonka: short fragrance review
Sublime Nature Tonka Bean by Oriflame is a fresh interpretation of tonka beans. The fragrance is positioned in the Premium branch of t...
08
Jan
The Comforting Warmth of Amber Fragrances
Amber is one of perfumery’s great shape-shifters: not a single material, but a glowing accord that feels at once ancient and endlessly ...
07
Jan
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau So Extra ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Marc Jacobs will introduce Daisy Wild Eau So Extra, a new fragrance for women. Daisy Wild Eau So Extra is a flanker to 2023′s Daisy Wil...
07
Jan
Welcome 2026
Perfume PosseWelcome 2026
I welcomed 2026 with the tail end of the flu. It was not pleasant. It also rained for pretty much the whole w...
07
Jan
Floral Street + Bridgerton Enchanted Masquerade ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
UK-based niche line Floral Street, in collaboration with the television series Bridgerton, will launch Enchanted Masquerade, a new frag...
07
Jan
Juicy Freshness with Watery Sweetness
Melon in fragrance offers a fresh, juicy, sweet, and watery scent, most often created using synthetic materials such as calone to sugge...
07
Jan
The damage so far: fourth quarter 2025 buying poll :: Now Smell This
2025 is over, but we can't wipe the slate clean just yet. Donatella Versace, Our Lady of Fragranced Forgiveness,1 has a few free moment...
06
Jan
Top 10 Perfumes To Add To Your Scent Wardrobe – All Arabic
Perfumes are more than just a pleasant smell. It leaves an impression wherever you go and is a reflection of your personality as well. ...
06
Jan
Happy New Year 2026 and best perfumes of 2025
It is always a validation counting yet another year piling in one's life; not everyone manages to do so, alas. It is also a pleasure c...
06
Jan
Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
J’s image of Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
The Forbidden Temple is the newest release of the Forbidden Collection composed by ...
06
Jan
Start out as you mean to go on?
Happy entry into 2026. We marked it with Indian food (loads) and ate it for several days after. As ever the weather did whoopsie doodl...
06
Jan
Obvious Un Bois and Un Musc – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey crew, Welcome to 2026! Maybe you heard of Obvious perfumes? They have become a mass-tige brand here in Australia and worldwide. Fro...
06
Jan
All the tea, orchids, and fragrance
Last Friday marked three weeks without central heating/hot water while we wait for a part for our fancy Navien heating system, which is...
06
Jan
The daily lemming
A Year of the Horse gift set from Lush: the citrus-forward Prance and Prosper duo. "Welcome in the Lunar New Year with two bright and b...
06
Jan
Best Perfumes of 2025 according to top Influencers
The Best Perfumes of 2025 Olya Bar & Steven Gavrielatos
As we prepare to close out another year around the sun, I won’t pretend I’m...
06
Jan
Olive Leaf in Fragrances: Silvery-Green Herbal Freshness
The olive leaf comes directly from the olive tree (Olea europaea) and is widely utilised in modern supplements, teas, and concentrated ...
05
Jan
Powdered Elegance and Velvet Root
Orris refers essentially to the dried and ground rhizomes (the underground stems) of certain iris species, most notably Iris germanica ...
05
Jan
Friday scent of the day 1/2 :: Now Smell This
Happy Friday! It’s also World Introvert Day and National Science Fiction Day, plus the 9th day of Christmas (ladies dancing). Our comm...
05
Jan
Mediterranean Green and Savoury Nuance
An olive is the small, oval fruit of the evergreen olive tree (Olea europaea), a staple of Mediterranean culture and cuisine, widely ut...
05
Jan
By Kilian Her Majesty ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line By Kilian has launched Her Majesty, billed as the brand's first chypre fragrance. Her Majesty joins the Narcotic Flow...
05
Jan
7th BEAUTYISTANBUL Exhibition To Be Held In Türkiye
The international beauty industry is preparing for the 7th edition of BEAUTYISTANBUL International Exhibition, scheduled from 7–9 May 2...
05
Jan
Dolce & Gabbana The One Intense ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Dolce & Gabbana have launched The One Intense, a new flanker marking the 20th anniversary of 2006's The One for women. (The Only On...
04
Jan
Ginger Flower in Perfumes: Spicy Floral Radiance
Ginger flower refers to the showy and often fragrant blooms from the ginger plant family (Zingiberaceae), such as the popular, White Gi...
04
Jan
Premium Men’s Grooming Sets That Impress
One-size-fits-all gift baskets have become a common practice, and their value is almost negligible these days. Corporate gift giving ha...
04
Jan
Grapefruit scents for cleansing the palate
There comes a point in the season when even the most devoted amber lover starts to crave something that feels less like a Christmas pud...