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02 Oct

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Choosing A Clean Home Scent Without Sacrificing Luxury

2 October 2026
By almannat.com
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A clean home scent is about more than covering up smells. It is about rooms that feel calm, safe and beautiful, where the air you breat...

29 Sep

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Top 10 Perfumes For Autumn 2026

29 September 2026
By almannat.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXOlV9KQc_8 We’re nearly always told that January is a time for renewal, but for many of us, autumn...

29 Sep

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12 Best Lattafa Perfumes 2026: Khamrah, Yara & More

29 September 2026
By almannat.com
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26 Sep

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‘New’ Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, Byredo Future Memories, Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve and Le Labo Shiu 25 reviews

26 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue (2026), Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve, Byredo...

25 Sep

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Jean-Paul Gaultier Atelier & Lolita Lempicka relaunch reviews

25 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Jean-Paul Gaultier Les Ateliers Gaultier and Lolita Lempicka 2026 re-...

16 Sep

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Vetyver by Le Galion – Undina’s Looking Glass

16 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Heya Looking Glassers, Last week Jin walked into my perfume room while I was writing Trivia Q&A. He started reaching around my grab...

16 Sep

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Is It Real? Penhaligon Halfeti Leather

16 September 2026
By almannat.com
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9/10/26 Okay, this one has me in a bit of a conundrum. I got it massively on sale (from where I don’t remember) and it arrived in it’s ...

16 Sep

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SOFA!!! | Perfume Posse

16 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Posse, my darlings! I had it allll planned! I was going to wax lyrical about lightweight leathers in downward-shifting temps, which i...

14 Sep

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Natural Home Scent Styles To Suit Every Room

14 September 2026
By almannat.com
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A natural home scent uses pure essential oils, botanical waxes and plant extracts rather than synthetic chemicals to scent your living ...

14 Sep

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Scent Diary 7.9-13.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

14 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Portia . Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...

13 Sep

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Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Collection perfume review (Fabrice Pellegrin & Olivia Giacobetti; 2026) –

13 September 2026
By almannat.com
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– Is quiet about to become classy once again? I suppose, in some circles, it’s never really stopped signifying classiness, but cert...

12 Sep

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Skin-Soft Comfort You Can Wear

12 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Milky perfume offers a comforting, creamy scent profile, often featuring lactonic notes such as steamed milk, almond, rice or coconut, ...

12 Sep

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Juicy Playful and Surprisingly Grown-Up

12 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Fruity perfume doesn’t have to smell like a fruit salad. While it often brings to mind bright, juicy notes, there’s a grown-up side too...

12 Sep

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Aquatic Airy and Cool as the Sea

12 September 2026
By almannat.com
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A “blue perfume” or fragrance refers to a broad genre of fresh, clean, and highly versatile scents. Traditionally geared toward men, th...

10 Sep

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Sushi Imperiale by Bois 1920

10 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Hey there Posse. I went looking for some Patricia Nicolai stuff today but whilst looking I noticed this old favourite of mine. It’s bee...

10 Sep

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Sunlit Skin and Salt-Kissed Warmth

10 September 2026
By almannat.com
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A Solar perfume is designed and crafted to evoke the feeling and warmth of sunshine, blending vibrant notes like orange blossom, ylang-...

09 Sep

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Wednesday scent of the day 9/9 :: Now Smell This

9 September 2026
By almannat.com
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It's Wednesday, plus Leo Tolstoy’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? I've been commando since August 27, and probably will be f...

08 Sep

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The Sparkling Citrus That Starts It All

8 September 2026
By almannat.com
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In bergamot perfume, bergamot is a vibrant, citrusy, and mildly spicy fragrance note that is extracted primarily from the green rind of...

08 Sep

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What is Aromatic Perfume? Herb-Driven Freshness with Character

8 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Aromatic perfume has a way of making everything feel fresh and alive. It brings that clean, green energy you get after a light spring r...

07 Sep

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The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de Marly

7 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de MarlyAs a fragrance expert with years of experience in luxury perfumery,...

07 Sep

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Wednesday scent of the day 8/26 :: Now Smell This

7 September 2026
By almannat.com
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It's Wednesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day. Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire, Jimmy Rushing, Christopher Isherwood, Moth...

07 Sep

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Is Non Toxic Perfume Safer for Sensitive Skin ?

7 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Non-toxic perfume refers to a fragrance that is made without harmful harsh chemicals like phthalates, parabens and synthetic musks. ...

07 Sep

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Scent Diary 31.8-6.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

7 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Portia . Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...

06 Sep

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The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive Guide

6 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive GuideIn the vast and aromatic world of perfumery, two disti...

06 Sep

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Friday scent of the day 8/28 :: Now Smell This

6 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Happy Friday and happy National Red Wine Day! Birthdays: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Edward Burne Jones, Robertson Davies, Janet Frame,...

05 Sep

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Natural Linen Spray | Calm Clean Sheets

5 September 2026
By almannat.com
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A natural linen spray freshens fabrics safely using plant-based ingredients and essential oils rather than synthetic chemicals. Natural...

05 Sep

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Lust in Paradise extrait by Ex Nihilo 2026 NEW!

5 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Woo Hoo Posse! This came as a GWP after I bought a bottle off a FB Sale doc here in the Australia group. It’s a boxed sample of Ex Nihi...

02 Sep

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Fragrance Notes Explained: How to Read a Cologne Description Like a Pro | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

2 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Cologne descriptions can feel like a foreign language, yet they are meant to help you choose well. Once we read them in the correct ord...

01 Sep

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Shalimar L’Essence | Perfume Posse

1 September 2026
By almannat.com
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I am going to try not to talk about the weather to start my posts for a while. The weather is what one talks about here frequently when...

01 Sep

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Siren by Paris Hilton – Undina’s Looking Glass

1 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Hi Crew, Bet you didn’t think there’d be a Paris Hilton fragrance on a perfumista blog. It’s spring here in the southern hemisphere and...

01 Sep

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Succs for Musette | Perfume Posse

1 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Posse! I’m not quite suuure how this happened. As you probably know I’m an inveterate gardener. Bulbs, roses, pretty much anything he...

01 Sep

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Creating A Clean Home Scent

1 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Achieving a clean home scent depends on eliminating underlying odour sources, improving ventilation and layering zesty, fresh fragrance...

01 Sep

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Natural Scented Candles For A Cleaner, Calmer Home

1 September 2026
By almannat.com
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Natural scented candles use plant-based waxes, such as soy or beeswax, and pure essential oils instead of synthetic paraffin and chemic...

28 Aug

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Thwarted: Erno Laszlo Pop-up in LA

28 August 2026
By almannat.com
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So I spent this Saturday thwarted. I woke up early to go to the bank, which is now in the valley. My accounts had lapsed from non use s...

28 Aug

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Wish by Chopard | Perfume Posse Nearly 30 years old

28 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Heya Posse, Cheap, Cheerful and Delicious? Make you Wish. I’ve got the answer. Available only at the discounters here in Australia nowa...

27 Aug

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Scent Diary 17.8-23.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

27 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Portia . Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...

26 Aug

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What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?

26 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?If you’ve ever walked through a room moments after someone wearing perfume has...

25 Aug

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How To Pack Luxury Travel Scents Without Leaks

25 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Luxury travel scents bring effortless elegance to any holiday, provided your favourite glass bottles survive airport security and cabin...

21 Aug

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Friday scent of the day 8/21 :: Now Smell This

21 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Happy Forgotten Friday! (And, happy National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday.) Our community project for today: root around in y...

21 Aug

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The Favourite Perfumes That Men Like Most on Women

21 August 2026
By almannat.com
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When it comes to the favourite perfumes men enjoy on women, the reasons often feel simple but run deep. There is something personal abo...

20 Aug

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How AI is Reshaping Fragrance Creation

20 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » The Digital Revolution in Perfumery: How AI is Reshaping Fragrance CreationThe perfume industry, steeped in centuries of traditi...

20 Aug

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Touchland Expands Portfolio with Innovative Power Essence Body and Hair Mists

20 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Touchland, renowned for revolutionizing the hand sanitizer market, has announced its strategic expansion into the fragrance category wi...

19 Aug

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Pack A Luxury Travel Scent Wardrobe For Weekends

19 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Travel scent choices can completely transform a weekend getaway, turning ordinary packing into the art of curating a personal luxury fr...

19 Aug

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Best Date Night Perfumes For Men

19 August 2026
By almannat.com
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The best date night perfumes for men should be intimate, alluring, and not overly overpowering. Top picks feature warm, cozy, and sophi...

19 Aug

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Midnight Birch by Dr Squatch – Undina’s Looking Glass

19 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Hi there Crew, I was trawling Surrender To Chance recently and a name caught my attention. Midnight Birch by Dr Squatch. Come ON! What ...

18 Aug

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The daily lemming :: Now Smell This

18 August 2026
By almannat.com
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A lemming for Teapot Tuesday: Rose Ayurvedic Functional Latte from Chand & Radha. "Sip on this Ayurvedic functional latte blend cra...

18 Aug

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Balenciaga Amber Crush, Pink Oud & Vanilla XXL ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This

18 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Balenciaga has launched three new fragrances in Extrait de Parfum concentration: Amber Crush, Pink Oud and Vanilla XXL. Amber Crush ~ "...

18 Aug

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Spice Notes Decoded: Understanding Clove, Cinnamon, And The Warmth That Makes Bay Rum | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

18 August 2026
By almannat.com
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When Bay Rum hits your skin, the first burst of warmth lands bold and Caribbean, a bracing kick we’ve refined over decades. Spice creat...

18 Aug

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Best Fragrances to Wear to the Gym

18 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions to work out more, but staying consistent is the real challenge. Use scent as a way to keep yourse...

17 Aug

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An Evening At Harrods With Etat Libre D’Orange & Jordi Fernandez –

17 August 2026
By almannat.com
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At 5:30 pm on Wednesday 15th July, I’ll be hosting a Meet The Perfumer event at Harrods in London, during which I’ll be talking to Giva...