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29 Jun

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What Is Your Favorite Classic Perfume? – Undina’s Looking Glass

29 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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

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Comme des Garcons + Monocle Scent Five: Syros ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

29 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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

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Twin Peaks by Epichron

27 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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

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Vacation Grand Cuvee & Thomas de Monaco Sol Salgado ~ fragrance reviews :: Now Smell This

27 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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

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Byredo: The Cult Fragrance Brand

27 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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

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Gold Knight by Kilian (thanks Cinnamon and Tom)

26 June 2025
By almannat.com
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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....

26 Jun

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Pauline Rochas Nocturnal review

26 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Pauline Rochas Nocturnal by J Nocturnal is the latest perfume from the house Pauline Rochas. Composed by perfumer Yann Vasnier this lim...

26 Jun

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The daily lemming

26 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Very old news that I totally missed last year, but I just noticed a selection of Acqua di Parma’s Murano collection for Holiday 2...

25 Jun

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Fragrances for festivals – scents that stand out in a crowd!

25 June 2025
By almannat.com
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With Glastonbury music festival about to kick off, and all manner of other festivals about to shimmy into the summer season, we are cel...

25 Jun

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The (almost) daily lemming :: Now Smell This

25 June 2025
By almannat.com
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From Glossier, Daily Oil Wash: "Body wash goes luxe. A gentle body cleanser that provides a deeply nourishing wash, free from soap and ...

24 Jun

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Fortnight Perfume Wears – Undina’s Looking Glass

24 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Hi Crew, It’s my Tuesday fortnight already and I’ve completely dropped the ball. There are three half finished posts awaiting attention...

24 Jun

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How to Express Yourself With Fragrance?

24 June 2025
By almannat.com
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To express yourself with fragrance is to make a statement that’s uniquely yours, whether you’re walking into a boardroom or stepping ou...

23 Jun

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Perfume Shrine: Perfume Photography: Dior Dioressence

23 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Elena Vosnaki is Chief Executive Editor of Fragrantica.gr, the leader in fragrance information in Greek, as well as a Senior Editor fo...

23 Jun

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What Is Unisex Perfume?

23 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Unisex perfume is rewriting the rules of modern fragrance. Rather than aligning with strictly male or female traditions, these elegant ...

22 Jun

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Solstice Scents Private Eye

22 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Solstice Scents Private Eye via the brand Close your eyes and come with me as I take you undercover. It is a sultry night, drenched in ...

22 Jun

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ four questions for mid-June 2025

22 June 2025
By almannat.com
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This is a repeat of half-year poll we’ve done for the past few years. As always, answer as many or as few of the questions as you...

21 Jun

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Summer Travel Edit – Etiket Journal

21 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Whether you are heading on a road trip or hopping across the globe, our curated travel edit makes packing a breeze. Discover all our tr...

20 Jun

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Radiant Dawn: Capturing the Light of the Longest Day

20 June 2025
By almannat.com
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As the sun reaches its zenith and the world tilts into the longest day, our senses crave scents that shimmer with the promise of dawn, ...

20 Jun

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Cypress Cove A Day At the Coast

20 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Celia Hua of Mane composed Cypress Cove A Day At The Coast. Notes: Fresh sea breezes, powdery sand, driftwood, and a wisp of patchouli....

20 Jun

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Friday scent of the day 6/20 :: Now Smell This

20 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Happy Friday and happy Summer Solstice! It's also World Refugee Day and National Ice Cream Soda Day. Our community project for today: c...

19 Jun

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Kingdom Scotland Albaura Review

19 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Kingdom Scotland Albaura via the brand Perhaps it was simply my generalized adoration of Scotland that made Kingdom Scotland one of t...

19 Jun

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The daily lemming

19 June 2025
By almannat.com
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From Supergoop, Glow Oil SPF 50 Body Oil in the limited edition Sunkissed Coconut scent: "An ultra-nourishing, non-greasy body oil with...

18 Jun

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Summer Spritz! (Matching perfumes to drinks for perfect parties)

18 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Summer is the season for sun-drenched gatherings, laughter with friends, and sipping something cool and delicious in the garden. But wh...

18 Jun

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Rouge Éclat by Badar Parfums

18 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Flair Paris perfumers Margaux Le Paih-Guérin and Amélie Bourgeois, teamed together to create Rouge Éclat by Badar Parfums. Thanks to t...

18 Jun

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The daily lemming

18 June 2025
By almannat.com
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New(ish) Cabana candles from Paddywax ("Transport yourself to the world's most beautiful beaches with Paddywax's Cabana collection, eac...

17 Jun

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Unveiling the Subtle Powers of Voice and Smell in Attracting Others

17 June 2025
By almannat.com
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The role of smell in attracting others demonstrates how attractiveness goes far beyond what we see. Beneath the surface of physical att...

17 Jun

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Epichron Twin Peaks by Michael Wong

17 June 2025
By almannat.com
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J’s image of Epichron Twin Peaks Twin Peaks is the first release from the new house of Epichron based in Hong Kong and was already sho...

16 Jun

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Does/Did Your Father Wear Perfume? – Undina’s Looking Glass

16 June 2025
By almannat.com
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I’m late this week, but it’s still Sunday, and I decided not to skip our weekly topic. It’s Father’s Day in the U.S., and since we have...

16 Jun

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Rose by Headspace Giveaway WINNERS!

16 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Frederic Malle Promise is the latest release from the line. Inspired by the Middle East market, like Night, but without that high of a...

16 Jun

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Parfum Le Dance UK8 Paved Court, Richmond, TW9 1LZ, London

16 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Parfum Le Dance owner Derya Turkan, courtesy of @thescentiest. There are some stores that do more than sell fragrance. They invite conv...

16 Jun

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Friday scent of the day 6/13 :: Now Smell This

16 June 2025
By almannat.com
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It's Friday the 13th and World Softball Day. Birthdays: W. B. Yeats, Dorothy L. Sayers. Our community project for today: wear an incens...

15 Jun

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Best Benzoin Perfumes

15 June 2025
By almannat.com
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What are benzoin perfumes and how do they smell? Benzoin is a fragrant resin which grows throughout Southeastern Asia. Benzoin ...

14 Jun

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Annick Goutal Eau du Sud Review 1996

14 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Annick Goutal Eau du Sud Ida’s 1996 Bottle Nymphs and shepherds, come away.In the groves let’s sport and play,For this is Flora’s ho...

14 Jun

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-June 2025 :: Now Smell This

14 June 2025
By almannat.com
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It's Flag Day and National Bourbon Day on Saturday; Father's Day (US) and Beer Day Britain on Sunday; and Bloomsday on Monday. We're ma...

14 Jun

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Games To Teach The Sense Of Smell

14 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Games to teach the sense of smell are important because our sense of smell is often the most overlooked of our five senses, yet it play...

13 Jun

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Statik Olfactive Into The Wild review

13 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Image of Statik Olfactive Into The Wild by Karl. For Chris Martin, founder and creative director of Statik Olfactive, fragrance is not ...

13 Jun

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Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This

13 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Marc Jacobs has launched Perfect Absolute, a new flanker to 2020's Perfect. Precious. Bold. Extraordinary. Embrace the new...

12 Jun

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Rose by Headspace 2025 + GIVEAWAY!

12 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Hi there Posse. My friends at Headspace, Nicolas and Enno, have just released a brand new fragrance. To celebrate, they have given me a...

12 Jun

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Theresa Murphy of Cypress Cove

12 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Theresa Murphy, Founder of Cypress Cove Profile: I’ve been interested and intrigued by the power of scent most of my life. From my “hip...

12 Jun

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The daily lemming :: Now Smell This

12 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Limited edition Susanne Kaufmann x Diptyque Lip Oil: "...clinically proven to instantly boost lip moisture. The silky, lightweight form...

11 Jun

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Arquiste Tropical (Rodrigo Flores Roux) 2025 + Scented Journey to Mérida

11 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Arquiste Tropical by Olya Bar A sultry evening in Mérida, Yucatán, where the air hums with tropical warmth and the promise of celebrati...

11 Jun

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Room 1015 Love-O-Matic ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

11 June 2025
By almannat.com
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French niche line Room 1015 has launched Love-O-Matic, a new fragrance. Inspired by the unexpected, cinematic moments of real li...

10 Jun

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Happy Busy Life – Undina’s Looking Glass

10 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Hi crew, I’d seriously put aside time to write but it has slipped through my fingers. Happy Busy Life has had me in its bear claws. Not...

10 Jun

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Exploring the Impact of Fragrance on Appeal

10 June 2025
By almannat.com
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The connection between attractiveness and fragrance is more than just aesthetic; it is deeply rooted in biology, psychology, and cosmet...

10 Jun

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Fairy Tales, Part Two | Perfume Posse

10 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Today I’m back with my thoughts about the three remaining scents in the Scary Fairy Tales sample set – Pinocchio, The Little Mermaid, a...

10 Jun

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Forbidden Bloom by Mabelle O’Rama

10 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Forbidden Bloom by Mabelle O’Rama wears with a lush transparency, it’s airy with a light touch letting its floral muskiness shimmer ov...

09 Jun

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Summer (Almost) Reading | Perfume Posse

9 June 2025
By almannat.com
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We had an epic rainstorm yesterday. And I do mean epic. The road outside the house was a river. All ended by around 7 in the evening an...

07 Jun

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The daily lemming :: Now Smell This

7 June 2025
By almannat.com
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From the Lush collaboration with the movie How To Train Your Dragon, Monstrous Nightmare shower gel: "Only the best Vikings will go aft...

07 Jun

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Best Father’s Day Colognes 2025

7 June 2025
By almannat.com
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What are the best Father’s Day colognes? According to a recent survey, gifting scent for Father’s Day is more popular than ...

06 Jun

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Scents for Epsom Derby Ladies Day: Saddles, Turf, and Silks

6 June 2025
By almannat.com
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Continuing our Scents of Occasion series celebrating late spring and early summer events in fragrant form, our focus now is for Epsom D...