Posts by almannat.com
08
Aug
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
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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...
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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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
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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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
03
Aug
Scent Diary 22.6-28.6.2026 | 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...