Posts by almannat.com
17
Aug
Buying grooming gifts for men gets tricky fast, especially in the aisle full of “complete systems” that look impressive and then collec...
17
Aug
An Evening At Harrods With Etat Libre D’Orange & Jordi Fernandez –
At 5:30 pm on Wednesday 15th July, I’ll be hosting a Meet The Perfumer event at Harrods in London, during which I’ll be talking to Giva...
17
Aug
The Science Behind Aluminum-Free Deodorant | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
People read labels differently now. We want daily essentials that feel clean, work consistently, and fit the rhythm of real mornings. T...
17
Aug
The Saturday lemming :: Now Smell This
Since I missed posting a lemming for a couple days, here's a cute but spendy purse charm (acrylic resin, calfskin and brass) from Balen...
17
Aug
Why Education Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Beauty Industry – All Good Scents
India’s beauty industry is entering its most transformative phase yet. What was once driven largely by trends, celebrity endorsements, ...
17
Aug
Best Spring Perfumes 2026
The endless winter is finally over, and green shoots are pushing through the earth. The days are getting longer and the mornings feel b...
17
Aug
How they all work me…
Perfume PosseHow they all work me…
Afraid that this week has sort of caught up with me and I have nothing to say. Nothing interes...
16
Aug
How To Layer Bay Rum, Vetiver, And Lime For A Custom Caribbean Scent | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Fragrance usually arrives finished. One bottle. One scent. Spray and go.
But that is not the only way people build a signature smell. M...
16
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair 2026 – iscentyouaday
I’m back and exhilarated after another visit to the hugely successful Barnes Fragrance Fair. It took me four hours to get there, but it...
16
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ six questions for mid-August 2026 :: Now Smell This
A few questions to consider as August goes whizzing by. As always, answer as few or as many as you like, or just talk about something e...
15
Aug
Best Perfumes For The Office 2026
How do you choose the best perfumes for the office? Wear a scent that helps you feel composed and confident without overpowerin...
15
Aug
Carded Samples Portia Sniffed August 2026
OK Posse! There have been dozens of carded samples on or around my desk for ages. Some of them may have been sitting here for years. Ye...
15
Aug
Why Experiences Are Becoming the Most Powerful Form of Brand Connectio – All Good Scents
The beauty industry is evolving faster than ever. Product launches still matter, but the fastest-growing brands are the ones creating e...
15
Aug
Perfume for Glamorous Events: The Red Carpet Effect
The right perfume for glamorous events adds something invisible yet unforgettable. What you wear to an elegant evening matters, but you...
15
Aug
Fragrance Notes Explained: How To Read A Cologne Like A Pro | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Most of us judge a cologne too quickly.
A spray on the wrist. A quick impression. Decision made. We’ve done the same. But fragrance doe...
15
Aug
Best Date Night Perfumes for Women
Date night perfumes for women rely on warm, intimate, and seductive notes like vanilla, amber, musk, and velvety florals to create a la...
15
Aug
Rare Beginnings: A Soft, Sweet Start to Something New
There is something inherently appealing about a fragrance built around the idea of a new beginning. It suggests optimism without demand...
13
Aug
Guerlain Reimagines L’Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
L’Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a study in transition—cool air, powdery iris and warm vanilla coming together to capture a moment that e...
13
Aug
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Midnight ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
Jimmy Choo has launched I Want Choo Midnight, a new fragrance for women. I Want Choo Midnight is a flanker to 2020's I Want Choo.
...
13
Aug
Why Sensory Experiences Are Becoming the New Way to Connect – All Good Scents
There's something shifting in how we gather. For years, social connection meant dinner parties, coffee meetups, or casual hangouts wher...
13
Aug
Christian Dior Dior Paradise, Neela Vermeire Creations Neith, Etat Libre D’Orange Let’s Pretend, L’Objet Delphes 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...
13
Aug
The daily lemming
From Luna Nectar, Nocturne Magnesium Sleep Oil: "Nocturne is a topical magnesium oil that supports sleep and relaxation. Compared to co...
13
Aug
Would You Want To Restart Your Collection? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Before you start freaking out, hear me out. It’s not a sudden disaster scenario where you inadvertently lose everything you lovingly co...
12
Aug
Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Perfume
Sabrina Carpenter, the multi-talented artist known for her music and acting career, has expanded her repertoire into the fragrance worl...
11
Aug
Tuesday scent of the day 8/11 :: Now Smell This
It's (teapot) Tuesday. Birthdays today: Alex Haley, Steve Wozniak, Inès de La Fressange, Joe Jackson. What fragrance are you wearing?
I...
11
Aug
Three More from Naomi Goodsir
Is everybody off on their August break? Possibly. Well, the perfume sniffage never stops. Here’s a quick run-down of three more Naomi G...
11
Aug
Jovoy London – A Fragrant Sanctuary
Step into Jovoy London and you immediately understand why this Parisian house calls itself an “embassy of rare perfumes.” Tucked into M...
11
Aug
Top 10 Perfumes For Summer 2026
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As the longest day of the year approaches, it’s time to present another seasonal Top 10...
11
Aug
Armani Stronger With You Intensely vs Absolutely
Stronger With You IntenselyStronger With You AbsolutelyArmani Stronger With You Intensely and Absolutely are two popular flankers in t...
11
Aug
Spice Notes Decoded: Why Clove And Cinnamon Are The Heart Of Bay Rum | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Bay Rum is often described the same way. Warm. Classic. Familiar in a way that’s hard to pin down. Most people recognize it instantly, ...
10
Aug
Why Fragrance Experiences Are Becomi – All Good Scents
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
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One of the best things about becoming a fragra...