22
Jul
I AM by Éveilleur Parfums
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In I AM by Éveilleur Parfums Nathalie Lorson distills the essence of a woman standing in a sun-drenched garden, surrounded by blooming ...
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21
Jul
Immortal Shade by Seven Gates
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There are perfumes that attempt to describe a painting, and there are perfumes that inhabit it Immortal Shade by Seven Gates is firmly ...
19
Jul
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-to-late July 2025 :: Now Smell This
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It's the third weekend in July, and we're watching the time pass with our routine open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the ...
18
Jul
Friday scent of the day 7/18 :: Now Smell This
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It's Friday and Nelson Mandela International Day. RIP Connie Francis. Our community project for today is Cheap & Cheerful ... you k...
17
Jul
Portia’s Low Key Depression Hacks
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Hi Posse, Tonight I’m wearing SJP Stash Unspoken. It’s one of my go-to lighthearted joy rides...
17
Jul
Intense Instant Crush by Mancera
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Intense Instant Crush by Mancera is a perfect balance of rich sweet caramel with woods, that has excellent longevity and powerful proje...
17
Jul
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
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An upcoming set of body butters from Lush includes more Posh Chocolate (the lotion is great stuff) and my personal lemming, Pineapple T...
16
Jul
Seven Gates Immortal Shade
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Seven Gates Immortal Shade by Karl.
There are perfumes that attempt to describe a painting, and there are perfumes that inhabit it. Se...
16
Jul
Trish McEvoy No. 8 ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
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Trish McEvoy has launched No. 8, a new perfume for women.*
A scent that captures the feeling of endless possibility—fresh, radia...
15
Jul
Their History & Role In Perfumery
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Aroma chemicals are fundamental to the art and science of perfumery. These organic compounds are the essential aroma ingredients that a...
14
Jul
Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Tom Ford will launch Black Orchid Reserve, a new follow-up to 2006's Black Orchid.
A force of nature, TOM FORD's iconic Black Or...
13
Jul
What Is Your Favorite Tuberose Perfume? – Undina’s Looking Glass
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Mid of Summer seems like the right time for heady white florals. And tuberose is a queen of them all (or so I heard).
Saturday Questio...
13
Jul
Does Vaseline Make Perfume Last Longer?
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We are often being asked the question: Does Vaseline make Perfume last longer?
The short answer is: Yes, Vaseline does help to make ...
13
Jul
Mon Petit Oiseau by DSH Perfumes (Heirloom Elixir no. 38)
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Inspired by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s beloved budgie parakeet Sweet Pea, Mon Petit Oiseau by DSH Perfumes Heirloom Elixir no, 38 provides...
13
Jul
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ summer reading list, edition 15 :: Now Smell This
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Welcome to our annual summer reading poll! Please recommend a great book to add to our summer reading lists, and tell us what fragrance...
12
Jul
Should You Buy Perfume Dupes and CopyCat Fragrance?
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Introduction
Buying perfume dupes or copycat fragrance is very tempting but should you do it?
We present the positives, highligh...
12
Jul
The Jet-Set Guide to Travelling With Fragrance
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To travel is to escape, to awaken the senses, to cultivate curiosity and to discover new horizons.
Whether it’s for a family trip, a...
12
Jul
Best Salty Scents for Summer 2025
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If you want to capture the feeling of a day by the ocean, try salty scents. According to fragrance experts, salty scents are a m...
11
Jul
This Rakhi, Make Your Brother Feel Extra Special – All Arabic
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This Raksha Bandhan, ditch the usual gifting routine and go for something truly personal, thoughtful, and long-lasting. Instead of the ...
11
Jul
Olfactory Odes to Italy – Fragrances Capturing a Nation’s Soul
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Italy has long been a land where artistry, nature, and sensuality entwine, and nowhere is this more evident than in its fragrant legacy...
11
Jul
Essential Parfums Velvet Iris Review
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J’s image of Essential Parfums Velvet Iris
Velvet Iris is Essential Parfums latest release composed by master perfumer Dominique Ropion...
11
Jul
The daily lemming
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From Australian brand Sundae, Whipped Shower Foam in Coconut Cream ("Coconut Cream will give your skin the tropical indulgence it has b...
10
Jul
Perfume Shrine: Lancome Poeme: fragrance review & musings
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Even after thirty years since the launch of Lancome's Poême ads in glossy magazines, those images with poetic lines and the expressive...
10
Jul
Have You Applied Too Much Perfume
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Introduction
It has happened to all of us, we have sprayed too much perfume or applied an excess of perfume to our wrists or neck!
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10
Jul
Kate Spade Pop ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Kate Spade will launch Pop, a new woody fruity floral fragrance for women.
This joyful blend has fresh citrus top notes of bloo...
09
Jul
The Top 70 x Love Messages
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Love Conquers All
Why fall in love with your partner, wife or husband once when you can fall in love with them over and over again by s...
09
Jul
Summertime! | Perfume Posse
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We will just call this one a rehash, or a trip down memory lane.
It’s July and we are now firmly in the grip of summer here in LA. A gr...
09
Jul
The daily lemming
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From Comptoir Sud Pacifique, a new body oil in Vanille Extrême. Currently available in the EU in a pre-launch bundle with 100 ml Eau de...
08
Jul
Skincare Layering: Step-by-Step Guide
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In the realm of beauty and self-care, the practice of skincare layering stands as a testament to the meticulous attention one pays to t...
08
Jul
Staff Picks: Summer Signature Fragrance
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Step into our world of scent.
We’ve rounded up the team’s can’t-live-without fragrances for the summer – those that linger on our sk...
08
Jul
Hey, I wasn’t bored! Scent sampling.
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The weather is gorgeous, my favorite time of year here – warm, sunny and dry with occasional monsoon season rains. I’m in a good mood a...
07
Jul
Wistful Wisteria by Darren Alan Perfumes
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As Wistful Wisteria by Darren Alan Perfumes unfolds, the heart reveals its secrets—wisteria, heliotrope, and benzoin intertwine in a fl...
07
Jul
Thursday scent of the day 7/3 :: Now Smell This
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Happy Almost-Friday! It's also International Plastic Bag Free Day. Author birthdays today: Franz Kafka, MFK Fisher, Tom Stoppard, Charl...
05
Jul
DSH Perfumes Mon Petit Oiseau Heirloom Elixir no. 38
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DSH Perfumes Mon Petit Oiseau Heirloom Elixir no. 38 courtesy of Dawn
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
An...
05
Jul
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early July 2025 :: Now Smell This
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It's the first weekend of July, and we're watching summer fly by (as always!) with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you ...
04
Jul
Best Perfumes for Mature Women Over 40
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How do you choose the best perfumes for mature women? If you think women over 40 are out of touch with scent trends, you are wro...
04
Jul
Amouage Reception ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Amouage has introduced Reception, a new fragrance in the Essences collection.
Composed by acclaimed, French perfumer Pierre Negr...
03
Jul
A Journey Through Skin, Senses and Self
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There is something timeless and grounding about beauty rituals. In our fast-moving digital world, filled with instant gratification and...
03
Jul
Tauer Perfumes Rose Absolue & Vanilla Absolue ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
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Tauer Perfumes has launched two new fragrances, Rose Absolue and Vanilla Absolue.
Rose Absolue ~ "ROSE ABSOLUE builds on the rich Rose ...
02
Jul
Sometimes we forget.. 3 by Parfums de Nicolai
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I am sometimes forgetful. I apparently ordered and received these samples from Surrender to Chance back in March, probably since I had ...
02
Jul
Travel-friendly fragrances for holidays – The Perfume Society
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There is a certain thrill in assembling a holiday wardrobe – one that extends beyond kaftans and sandals to the very scents that accomp...
02
Jul
Aerin Wisteria ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
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Aerin has launched Wisteria, the first fragrance in the brand's new Les Jardins Botaniques series.
The Scent Story: Les Jardins ...
01
Jul
Meo Fusciuni ISOLA Review
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Meo Fusciuni ISOLA, photo via the brand
Island.
You, delicate and mysterious land.
Island,
you who have a smile in your soul.
I seek in...
30
Jun
Friday scent of the day 6/27 :: Now Smell This
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It's the last Friday in June, plus National PTSD Awareness Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Birthdays: Paul Laurence Dunbar, Hele...
29
Jun
What Is Your Favorite Classic Perfume? – Undina’s Looking Glass
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Thank you to all of you who commented on my last week’s post. It was heartwarming to read your kind words.
As we were discussing fragra...
29
Jun
Comme des Garcons + Monocle Scent Five: Syros ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
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Comme des Garçons has launched their fifth fragrance in collaboration with Monocle magazine, Scent Five: Syros. (Scent One: Hinoki laun...
27
Jun
Twin Peaks by Epichron
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Twin Peaks by Epichron has light and dark elements running through them, capturing the contradictory duality of humanity. Michael Wong’...
27
Jun
Vacation Grand Cuvee & Thomas de Monaco Sol Salgado ~ fragrance reviews :: Now Smell This
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As I'm writing this review, a "heat dome" is gathering over my part of the world. What better time to test and review two summer-themed...
27
Jun
Byredo: The Cult Fragrance Brand
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In a world of ever-changing trends, few brands manage to carve out a unique space that feels both timeless and contemporary. Founded in...
26
Jun
Gold Knight by Kilian (thanks Cinnamon and Tom)
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Heya posse. Do you remember when Cinnamon had couple of Gold Knight moments? Well, I thought I did too but it ended up being Dark Lord....