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04
Apr
The snow is falling, your resolutions are underway, and before you know it, you look up at the calendar and see the day approaching – s...
04
Apr
A Journey Through Scent & Nature
Perfume is more than just a scent. It is an art form that captures the essence of nature and its elegance for us to enjoy. The power of...
04
Apr
5 Must-Try Best and Long-Lasting Oud Perfumes In 2023 – All Arabic
The concept of using perfumes evolved from the Arab culture, they are the ones who have personified the perfume lineage. The Arabs and ...
04
Apr
March 2022 | Meet Sarah Baker of Sarah Baker Perfumes
March is Women’s History Month, a month where we celebrate the vital role of women in American history. The 21 st of March is also Nati...
04
Apr
Gifts for Dad | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
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MICHAEL WILLIAMS of ACL News
Better late than never. There are a few things on this list that are personal wants and desires. Eve...
04
Apr
Should The Term ‘Oriental Fragrance’ Be Replaced? Alternatives?
There is a discussion the perfumery world whether the term ‘oriental fragrance’ should be replaced. In this article we explore each sid...
04
Apr
The Best New Men’s Colognes of 2023 (So Far) | madras and more | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
By ADAM HURLY as featured in The Robb Report
This year has been one for the books in terms of delicious new fragrance launches, and as...
04
Apr
Revel in a Symphony of Succulent & Sweet
Fruity fragrances, part of the vibrant fruity fragrance family, are known for their irresistible ability to enthral our senses, transpo...
04
Apr
How To Choose Your Summer Fragrance In 2023? – All Arabic
The season of beach parties, late-night walks, barbeque nights, swimming sessions, and outdoor activities is here. These bright sunny d...
04
Apr
What Makes a Perfumer? An Invitation to Creation (in Ukrainian)
До мене часто приходять люди — студенти, початківці, митці, які перебувають десь посередині формули й легкої екзистенційної кризи. Вони...
04
Apr
What Makes a Perfumer? An Invitation to Creation
People often come to me—students, perfumery hopefuls, artists halfway through a formula and a mild existential crisis. Inevitably, they...
04
Apr
A Journey Through Balsamic Scentscapes
Envelop your senses in the intriguing and mystical realm of oriental perfume as we embark on a captivating journey through the exotic s...
04
Apr
Things To Consider Before Buying Imported Perfumes Online – All Arabic
Everybody out there loves to smell good. Smelling good just not only makes you feel attractive but also boosts your confidence. People ...
04
Apr
Luxury Candles | An Essential Guide
IntroductionIt might be the faint fragrance of lavender or the gentle flame of a tea light, but carefully selected luxury candles can h...
04
Apr
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FRAGRANCE NOTES – All Arabic
Late-night parties, office meetings, lunch dates or reunions, a spritz of an exotic fragrance, and you are ready to rock. Fragrances ar...
04
Apr
Blooming Tradition – Visiting The Flower Bazaars Of China Before Chinese
Introduction:Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of immense cultural significance. It is an occasion marked ...
04
Apr
APPROPRIATE WAY OF USING THE PERFUMES – All Arabic
APPROPRIATE WAY OF USING THE PERFUMES – Stepping out of your place without spraying your favourite perfume seems impossible. Fragrances...
04
Apr
Seasonal Fragrance Recommendations: The Fragrance Chronicles
As the seasons change, so should our seasonal fragrance and our preferences for flavours, colours, and scents. Just as we cycle through...
04
Apr
March 2022 Box | Meet Sandy Carr
March is Women’s History Month, a month where we celebrate the vital role of women in American history. The 21 st of March is also Nati...
04
Apr
Ivy Style the Podcast with Rhys Moore, CEO of St Johns Bay Rum | history, History of bay rum, history of men’s fragrance and more | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Listen to our CEO Rhys Moore talk with John Burton, the publisher of Ivy-Style.com. Rhys talks about his reinvigoration of the brand. I...
04
Apr
The Elusive Search for an Exceptional Fragrance
With almost 6000 new fragrances each year, nowadays, it is impossible to proclaim something as best of X year. There is absolutely no w...
04
Apr
An Enchanting White Bloom Fragrance
The enchanting beauty of jasmine flowers and jasmine perfume has long captivated the hearts of fragrance connoisseurs. With its intoxic...
04
Apr
Personal Taste in Perfume
Personal taste in perfume is deeply individual, yet in an era of algorithms and trending fragrances, how much of our scent preference i...
04
Apr
5 Best Long Lasting Perfumes for Men in 2023 – All Arabic
5 Best Long-Lasting Perfumes for Men in 2023– Nowadays, perfumes have become part of our daily routine. When it comes to picking up the...
04
Apr
Discover the Beauty of Lily Perfume
Lily perfume has long been admired for its delicate and fresh floral aroma. Known for its elegance and versatility, lily has found a sp...
04
Apr
SmellyBlog: New Incense
After close to twenty years in development and perfection, I'm excited to announce that my alchemical incense blends are finally availa...
04
Apr
THE WINNER AND RUNNER-UP OF THE GIANT DRAWING
For quite some time I have been feeling guilty about not posting the winner of the last drawing. I have no real excuse except to say th...
04
Apr
March 2022 Box | Meet Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
Q: Who is the most influential woman in your life, past or present? You know, I really can’t answer this question, as there are SO, SO...
04
Apr
fragrance review & musings on contemporaneity
Cacharel's Eden from 1994 is the precursor of neon green compositions like Mark Jacobs Decadence and Thierry Mugler's Aura, which were...
04
Apr
Embrace the Exotic Essence of a Tropical Paradise
The intoxicating fragrance ylang ylang perfume from the Ylang Ylang flower has long been a source of fascination for perfume connoisseu...
04
Apr
SmellyBlog: Neriko Collection
Nerikoh is a traditional Japanese kneaded incense that is hardly known in the West. Neriko is unique in its aroma and method of burning...
04
Apr
Perfume Project NW: THE FIRST OCTOBER DRAWING
The seasons march on and we are on the dark side of the fall equinox. Halloween and the US midterm elections are only about a month awa...
04
Apr
March 2022 Box | Meet Dr. Ellen Covey
Q: Who is the most influential woman in your life, past or present? This sort of question, like “what is your favorite ..x…” is imp...
04
Apr
fragrance review of enduring best-seller
Lately I have been noticing a strange phenomenon which brought about this examination. Versace's post-millennium child, Crystal Noir fr...
04
Apr
Mokka & Mousse – 2025 Colour of the Year
Mokka & Mousse is set to be one of the most talked-about shades in 2025, after one of the prominent Colour Forecasting Institutes’ ...
04
Apr
Fragrance’s New Frontier: How TikTok is Shaping the Future of Scent…
In our latest issue of The Scented Letter magazine, I delve into the fascinating world of young men who are reshaping the fragrance ind...
04
Apr
Vulnerability
Being an artist means revealing one's more vulnerable, deeply personal side. Part of it comes from the artist's need for self-expressio...
04
Apr
WINNER OF THE FIRST OCTOBER DRAWING
When I don’t post the drawing on Facebook, not many people enter, but that’s OK.
The winner of the first October drawing is TR...
04
Apr
$1 from Every Order to Support the Na
At St. John's Fragrance, we believe in the power of giving back. Our commitment to making a positive impact goes beyond crafting exquis...
04
Apr
Perfume Shrine: Laura Biagotti Laura: fragrance review
Laura Biagiotti's iconic Laura, with its aqueous character, has been so characteristic of its era that 30 years later it still springs ...
04
Apr
The Base Note: The Foundation of Fragrance
The base note carries the power of a fragrance to evoke memories, stir emotions, and transport us to realms of dreams and wonder. At th...
04
Apr
5 Top-Selling and Long Lasting Perfumes for Women to Look into in 2023 – All Arabic
Why long lasting perfumes for Women in Demand?
Perfumes are powerful tools to express ourselves. They are something that we apply and c...
04
Apr
SmellyBlog: Elul
"Bountiful harvest" Jaimi Lammers The Lunar/Solar Jewish year is coming to a close. This is Elul, the 12th month, which means "grain h...
04
Apr
Perfume Project NW: No Excuses, No Resolutions
January is gone, so it’s just as well that I didn’t make any new year’s resolutions. I wouldn’t have kept them anyway, and it’s nice to...
04
Apr
March 2022 Box | Meet Kelly Jones
March is Women’s History Month, a month where we celebrate the vital role of women in American history. The 21 st of March is al...
04
Apr
[ The Beauty Independent Feature ] Is The Men’s Grooming Hype Bubble Bursting? | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
RACHEL BROWN - NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Last month, Unilever announced it sold a majority stake in Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Manageme...
04
Apr
Perfume Shrine: Happy 2025!
It seems amazing and astounding that I have been keeping this blog online for two decades now. WOW! There have been many milestones, ma...
04
Apr
Ambergris Perfume: The Enchanting Oceanic Gem
Ambergris Perfume – the very mention of this mystical substance in a fragrance conjures images of lost treasures cast upon far-flung sh...
04
Apr
5 Must-Buy Woody Perfumes For Him – All Arabic
5 Must-Buy Woody Perfumes for Him- We all know that for every occasion, we need to wear a fragrance that suits us and our personalities...
04
Apr
New Leaves in My Book
SmellyBlog has been mostly silent for two seasons. Such a long absence warrants an explanation. While coping with the harsh heat of the...