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24
Apr
Karl Lagerfeld has launched Fleur d’Iris and Bois de Santal, the latest duo in the Les Parfums Matières collection.
Fleur d’Iris ~ "Fle...
23
Apr
Karl Lagerfeld Jeans Urban Pink & Urban Blue ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Karl Lagerfeld Jeans has launched a new fragrance duo, Urban Pink and Urban Blue.
Urban Pink ~ "Express your individuality with this ea...
23
Apr
The daily lemming
From Kalastyle, a Swedish Dream Skandi Bloom bar soap in Daffodil: "The magic of spring is finally here. Each Skandi Blooms Beauty Bar ...
23
Apr
Wednesday scent of the day 4/23 :: Now Smell This
It’s Wednesday, plus World Book Day, UN English Language Day and Shakespeare Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
On one arm, Parfums D...
23
Apr
Earl Grey Elegance: Bergamot’s Role from Teabag to Fragrant Tonic
Few scents are as instantly recognisable and as quietly sophisticated as bergamot. If you’ve ever sipped a cup of Earl Grey or caught t...
23
Apr
Tuberose Cubed: Neela Vermeire Eshal and Rogue Champs Lunaires (plus two)
So I finally got off my butt and went to ScentBar.
You would think that this was as if I was going to Wyoming instead of a mile or so d...
23
Apr
DKNY Be Delicious Ice Pop ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Donna Karan has launched DKNY Be Delicious Ice Pop, a new trio of limited edition flankers to 2004's Be Delicious: Berry Bliss, Citrus ...
23
Apr
Thomas De Monaco showcase review –
–Amongst the circles inhabited by people who read posts like this one, the words ‘retro’ and ‘vintage’ ...
23
Apr
2025 Niche and Indie Perfume
11 boutiques opened their doors for the group and there were 9 lunch presenters at the Sniffapalooza Spring Fling 2025. Thank you, Tea...
22
Apr
Eau Folle by Le Galion
Le Galion Eau Folle ( French for crazy water) opens like a stem of a plant exploding with an aromatic greenery that feels like you hav...
22
Apr
Penhaligon’s Iris Prima Review
Penhaligon’s Iris Prima bottle, photo by Rachel K. Ng
Ballet and perfumery are two great arts with much in common. Both use time as a...
22
Apr
Tuesday scent of the day 4/22 :: Now Smell This
It’s Tuesday and Earth Day (the 2025 theme: Our Power, Our Planet). RIP Pope Francis. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Prosody Lo...
22
Apr
The daily lemming
From Amika + Ellis Brooklyn, Miami Nectar Perk Up Dry Shampoo: "When two Brooklyn-founded beauty brands meet...Reach for NEW limited-ed...
22
Apr
The Allure of Iris Perfume: History and Types
Iris perfume captivates with its sophisticated and elegant scent, offering a rich history and an unparalleled range of fragrance profil...
22
Apr
Happy … spring? Winter? Spinter?
Hey everyone! Well it was in the 70s, until it snowed (again) on Saturday, melted yesterday, ...
21
Apr
Indulgent chocolate scents for EVERY taste
As Easter approaches and chocolate eggs beckon from every corner, there’s another way to indulge in the world’s favourite treat – one t...
21
Apr
Why You Should Buy a 30ml Perfume
Perfume plays an essential role in our everyday lives and a 30ml perfume bottle is a popular choice for shoppers who value both quality...
20
Apr
Madonna Truth or Dare (discontinued)
Last week was busy. I’m not used to being that busy anymore. So, positive and negative.
Anyway, I was in town on Friday and had origina...
20
Apr
Spring Perfumes from My Wardrobe (in Ukrainian)
Цієї весни мене тягне до парфумів, що пахнуть сонячним світлом на шкірі, розчавленими пелюстками під ногами та повітрям одразу після до...
20
Apr
Spring Perfume Round-Up: Scents in Bloom for Every Budget
This spring, I’m drawn to perfumes that feel like sunlight on skin, crushed petals underfoot, and the air just after rain. Whether you’...
20
Apr
Chance Chanel Eau Splendide
Chance Chanel Eau Splendide is the fifth in the Chance perfume collection, with fruity and floral notes that differentiates it from t...
20
Apr
Top Five Jovoy Paris perfumes
Five Jovoy Paris Perfumes We Love: Jovoy Paris 21 Conduit Street, Les Jeux Sont Faits, Musc Pallas, Psychedelique, Remember Me photo by...
19
Apr
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ Easter basket, episode 13 :: Now Smell This
A quick PSA: the splitmeet will start on Saturday, April 26.
Happy Easter, everyone! It's time to fill your (fantasy) Easter basket:
1....
19
Apr
The Top 10 Challenges Fragrance Companies Face
Although the use and creation of perfume dates back to the days when the world was young, modern perfumers face many challenges that ha...
19
Apr
Have You Tried Any L’ENTROPISTE Fragrances? – Undina’s Looking Glass
As much as I do not care for the most new brands these days, a brand created by one of the most prolific perfumers of 2010s, Bertrand D...
19
Apr
Friday scent of the day 4/18 :: Now Smell This
Happy Friday and happy World Heritage Day / International Day for Monuments and Sites. Our community project for today: Pick a place yo...
18
Apr
The (almost) daily lemming
Jo Malone hand creams in spiffy new (maybe limited edition?) designs. In Blackberry & Bay, Wild Bluebell, English Pear & Freesi...
18
Apr
Perfume Shrine: Easter Wishes
May this time of the year bring inner peace and peace to the world. May it manifest love and prosperity. May it herald acceptance and ...
18
Apr
Parle Moi de Parfum Orange Hyper Essence ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line Parle Moi de Parfum has launched Orange Hyper Essence, a new fragrance from perfumer Michel Almairac.
Orange H...
18
Apr
Regime des Fleurs Orangerie Tonic ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Régime des Fleurs has launched Orangerie Tonic, a new limited edition fragrance.
A rush of vitality! Fresh-squeezed c...
18
Apr
Exploring the Allure of Tea Perfume
Tea perfume is a fascinating and unique category in the world of fragrance. The infusion of various tea leaf elements (whether white, E...
18
Apr
Six ways to wear spiritual incense scents
Incense, a word that conjures images of swirling smoke and sacred spaces, is far more than a fleeting trend in the world of fragrance. ...
18
Apr
Smell Great, Save Coin: The Best Cheap Colognes for Men [Blue Print Feature] | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Besides price, there’s nothing low quality about the best cheap colognes for men. If anything, you’ll smell like the million bucks plus...
18
Apr
Thursday scent of the day 4/17 :: Now Smell This
Happy Almost-Friday! It's also International Bat Appreciation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
Today, I'm doing the Incense Route -...
17
Apr
Sarah Jessica Parker SJP Parfum Collection ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Sarah Jessica Parker has launched the SJP Parfum Collection, with three fragrances: Blue Rhapsody, Divine Lime and Smitten in Pink.
...
17
Apr
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Getaway ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Victoria's Secret has launched the Bombshell Getaway collection, a new trio of limited edition flankers to 2010's Bombshell fragrance f...
17
Apr
Bond no. 9 Secret Gardens ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Bond no. 9 has launched Secret Gardens, a new fragrance.
Escape this Spring to your own secret garden, leaving the hustle and bu...
17
Apr
Perfume Fragrance Samples: A Perfume Exploration
Perfume fragrance samples are small quantities of perfume (often in vials) that allow you to try different scents without committing to...
17
Apr
Psychedelic Love by Initio Parfums Prives
Heya Crew! How am I so late to Psychedelic Love by Initio? Also, I could only find one other dedicated Initio review of ANY of their fr...
17
Apr
Headspace Parfums Rose
Headspace Parfums Rose is a fresh aromatic green rose with a wink of sweetness at its heart. Thanks to the generosity of Headspace Par...
17
Apr
Parfums de Marly Castley ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line Parfums de Marly will launch Castley, a new fragrance for men.
Castley draws inspiration from the audacity and...
17
Apr
The daily lemming
Italian luxury menswear house Brioni celebrates their 80th with Brioni + Lalique Dualité: “Created by Brioni on the occasion of i...
16
Apr
Commodity Orris
Commodity Orris is a comprehensive and skillful examination of contrasts. There is a lily-of-the-valley greenness that never gets too g...
16
Apr
Wednesday scent of the day 4/16 :: Now Smell This
It’s Hump Day, National Librarian Day, World Voice Day and Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. Birthdays: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Anatole F...
16
Apr
DSH Perfumes x ÇaFleureBon The Gold Queen
DSH Perfumes x ÇaFleureBon The Gold Queen
“It is with an ebullient heart that I announce the latest Queen in honor of ÇaFleureBon’s15th...
16
Apr
Maria Candida Gentile Vis ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Italian niche house Maria Candida Gentile has launched Vis, a new fragrance inspired by the Croatian island of the same name.
Vi...
16
Apr
From Sencha to Spritz: Japanese Tea Scents
Japanese tea traditions have captivated the Western imagination for centuries. This fascination has inevitably found its way into the w...
16
Apr
LUSH(er) Life: Lush Dirty Springwash and Posh Chocolate
The Sony/Honda AFEELA, with the “Media Bar” on the front
So most of you know that in addition to being nutty about scent I am also a bi...
16
Apr
Tuesday scent of the day 4/15 :: Now Smell This
It's Tuesday and World Art Day, National Anime Day, the Universal Day of Culture, plus Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. If you’re in the U...
16
Apr
Celine Un Ete Francais ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French fashion and luxury house Celine has launched Un Été Français, a new fragrance.
Saint-Tropez, late afternoon.
The me...