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17
Apr
Sarah Jessica Parker has launched the SJP Parfum Collection, with three fragrances: Blue Rhapsody, Divine Lime and Smitten in Pink.
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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...
15
Apr
The daily lemming
Easter is coming! From Maison Bouche, the Easter Carrot Cake Dark Chocolate Bar: "Cinnamon and spices blend to flavor this bar with jus...
15
Apr
Parfums de Nicolai Muguet ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line Parfums de Nicolaï has launched Muguet, a new limited edition soliflore fragrance. (You may remember that last year t...
15
Apr
Oscar de la Renta Bella Soleil ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Oscar de la Renta has launched Bella Soleil, a new fragrance in the Bella series for women. The last in the series was 2023's Bella Tro...
15
Apr
No. 09 L’Eau Blanche by IUNX – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hiya ULGers. Yes, here’s another decant found in my Decant Demolition 2025 adventure over on Perfume Posse. I’m one of the few who ever...
15
Apr
Discovering the Allure of Honey Perfume
If one imagines a Honey Perfume, they imagine the soft, golden warmth enveloping your senses and a rich sweetness with floral notes and...
15
Apr
When Worlds Collide | Perfume Posse
My beautiful Posse! When Worlds Collide…you can (almost) always Blame Tom (at least I can, because he is my Little Petunia and I adore...
14
Apr
Perfume Shrine: Puredistance Divanché: fragrance review
Meeting with a new Puredistance fragrance is always a time for pleasure and for introspection. The newer Divanché is said to be inspir...
14
Apr
The Complex World and Beauty of Flower Perfumes
Flower perfume holds a special place in the world of fragrances. The enchanting floral fragrance captivates our senses, telling stories...
14
Apr
Easter Egg Hunt: WIN a bottle of AKRO Dark!
As Easter approaches, we at The Perfume Society are delighted to offer you the chance to win something far more sophisticated than your...
13
Apr
Thrrrrifting … or in search of that perfume gold nugget
I finally did a concerted (ie, focused) trawl through the charity shops in the neighbouring town. Through the end of the year, I am onl...
12
Apr
Carven Pour Elle ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Carven has introduced Carven Pour Elle, a new floral woody citrus fragrance for women.
Carven Pour Elle is a statement of style ...
12
Apr
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-April 2025 :: Now Smell This
PSA: the splitmeet is coming up on the 26th of this month.
Meanwhile, our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the f...
12
Apr
Matière Première Crystal Saffron Extrait (Aurélien Guichard) 2024
Image of Matière Première Crystal Saffron Extrait by Karl©
Saffron has long held a place of significance in perfumery, its presence oft...
12
Apr
Love no Shame Plume Impression
LOVE no shame from Plume Impression was created by perfumer Stephanie Bakouche and captures the spark of new attraction. Thanks to the...
12
Apr
CHANEL Chance Eau Splendide
CHANEL Chance Eau Splendide bottle, photo by Rachel K. Ng
When a new CHANEL fragrance is announced, the world takes notice. Just in tim...
12
Apr
The Secret of Saffron – Etiket Journal
Saffron is one of the world’s oldest and most precious aromatic materials, used for over 3,000 years in dyes, medicine, and ritual. In ...
11
Apr
The daily lemming
From Bubble T and featuring Tony the Tiger, Kellogg's Frosties Shower Gel: "Packaged in a vibrant and eye-catching bottle adorned with ...
11
Apr
Carolina Herrera CH Wild Love ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Carolina Herrera has launched CH Wild Love, a new duo of limited edition flankers to 2007’s Carolina Herrera CH and 2009's CH Men. (Las...
11
Apr
Friday scent of the day 4/11 :: Now Smell This
Happy Toontown Friday! Our community project for today: scent a favorite cartoon character. Thanks go to Jalapeno for the idea.
What f...
11
Apr
Guerlain Peche Mirage review – Delphine Jelk; 2024 –
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The link between peach and Guerlain may not be obvious, but nonetheless, it’s important. One of the ho...
11
Apr
The Benefits of Purse Size Perfume
Purse size perfume is a convenient way to carry your favourite fragrance wherever you go. These small, portable bottles are perfect for...
11
Apr
Aromatic Awakening: The Art of Coffee in Fragrance Design
In a world where the boundaries between our morning ritual and our signature scent are deliciously blurring, coffee has become the arom...
11
Apr
Marc-Antoine Barrois Aldebaran Review
Marc-Antoine Barrois Aldebaran courtesy of the brand.
Aldebaran is the latest release from Marc-Antoine Barrois, with Quentin Bisch add...
11
Apr
BINET-PAPILLON No.1 Alkemist Pepper
BINET-PAPILLON No.1 Alkemist Pepper collector’s bottle via website
“BINET-PAPILLON, a single ambition: “May your heart open”. All...
10
Apr
Vince Camuto Wonderbloom Haze~ new perfume :: Now Smell This
Vince Camuto has launched Wonderbloom Haze, a new fragrance for women. Wonderbloom Haze is a flanker to 2024's Wonderbloom.
Bui...
10
Apr
Yves Saint Laurent Muse ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Yves Saint Laurent has launched Muse (Inspiring Ink), a new fragrance in the luxury Vestiaire des Parfums series.
Ink is the eni...
10
Apr
The daily lemming
What the world needs now? A Lush + Hello Kitty collaboration, maybe? Unfortunately there is nothing in the (limited edition) collection...
10
Apr
I am Being Quoted on Bustle, Referencing “Man-Repelling Fragrances”
It was my absolute pleasure being interviewed by journalist Parizaad Khan Sethi for an in-depth article on Man-Repelling Fragrances fo...
10
Apr
Discover the Allure of Cedar Perfume
Cedar perfume is a celebration of fragrance that brings the warmth of the forest into our daily lives. The warm, woody aroma of cedarwo...
10
Apr
Naja by Vero Profumo | Perfume Posse Superstar perfume magic
Hey Crew. Remember the amazing Vero Kern? What a perfumer. I was lucky enough to have been at the Esxense where she introduced Naja. Sh...
10
Apr
Lovers in Pink by Cherigan
Lovers in Pink by Cherigan unfolds like a Chagall painting in motion. The sillage is extraordinary—not overpowering, but impossible ...
09
Apr
Best Fresh and Light Scents for Summer
The best fresh and light scents are great anytime of the year, but shine during the summer. Many smell as if they have been pick...
09
Apr
The daily lemming
From Dove, limited edition Grapefruit & Lemon Balm body wash: "Give your shower routine a boost! Discover the ultimate in skincare ...
09
Apr
Wednesday scent of the day 4/9 :: Now Smell This
It's Hump Day and National Unicorn Day, plus, Marc Jacobs’ birthday and National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. What fragrance...