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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...

17 Aug

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The Saturday lemming :: Now Smell This

17 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Since I missed posting a lemming for a couple days, here's a cute but spendy purse charm (acrylic resin, calfskin and brass) from Balen...

17 Aug

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Best Spring Perfumes 2026

17 August 2026
By almannat.com
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The endless winter is finally over, and green shoots are pushing through the earth. The days are getting longer and the mornings feel b...

16 Aug

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How To Layer Bay Rum, Vetiver, And Lime For A Custom Caribbean Scent | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

16 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Fragrance usually arrives finished. One bottle. One scent. Spray and go. But that is not the only way people build a signature smell. M...

16 Aug

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ six questions for mid-August 2026 :: Now Smell This

16 August 2026
By almannat.com
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A few questions to consider as August goes whizzing by. As always, answer as few or as many as you like, or just talk about something e...

15 Aug

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Best Perfumes For The Office 2026

15 August 2026
By almannat.com
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How do you choose the best perfumes for the office? Wear a scent that helps you feel composed and confident without overpowerin...

15 Aug

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Fragrance Notes Explained: How To Read A Cologne Like A Pro | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

15 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Most of us judge a cologne too quickly. A spray on the wrist. A quick impression. Decision made. We’ve done the same. But fragrance doe...

13 Aug

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Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Midnight ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This

13 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Jimmy Choo has launched I Want Choo Midnight, a new fragrance for women. I Want Choo Midnight is a flanker to 2020's I Want Choo. ...

13 Aug

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Would You Want To Restart Your Collection? – Undina’s Looking Glass

13 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Before you start freaking out, hear me out. It’s not a sudden disaster scenario where you inadvertently lose everything you lovingly co...

12 Aug

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Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Perfume

12 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Sabrina Carpenter, the multi-talented artist known for her music and acting career, has expanded her repertoire into the fragrance worl...

11 Aug

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Jovoy London – A Fragrant Sanctuary

11 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Step into Jovoy London and you immediately understand why this Parisian house calls itself an “embassy of rare perfumes.” Tucked into M...

11 Aug

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Armani Stronger With You Intensely vs Absolutely

11 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Stronger With You IntenselyStronger With You AbsolutelyArmani Stronger With You Intensely and Absolutely are two popular flankers in t...

10 Aug

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SLOT DANA | Tips dan Trik Mudah Jackpot di Slot Cosmic Clusters

10 August 2026
By almannat.com
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SLOT DANA Cosmic Clusters merupakan permainan bertema luar angkasa yang menggabungkan visual futuristik dengan berbagai simbol permaina...

10 Aug

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Scent Diary 3.8-9.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

10 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...

10 Aug

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Mango Skin Vilhelm

10 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » Mango Skin VilhelmMango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a bold, tropical fragrance that reimagines mango through a lens of sophist...

09 Aug

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early-to-mid August 2026 :: Now Smell This

9 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Saturday is National Happiness Happens Day plus International Cat Day, Sunday is National Book Lovers Day, Monday is National S’mores D...

09 Aug

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“Can’t Get Enough” Arrives Soon

9 August 2026
By almannat.com
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(Imagined Release Date – Late Summer/Early Fall 2025) – The air is thick with anticipation in the niche fragrance world. Initio Parfums...

09 Aug

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Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum by DIOR – Undina’s Looking Glass

9 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Hi there Looking Glass crew, Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum is Francis Kurkdjian’s reimagining Annick Menardo’s 2004 blockbuster for a ...

09 Aug

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Bridal Fragrances – The Perfume Society

9 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Bridal fragrance is never just another accessory. Long after the flowers have faded and the dress is packed away, scent remains startli...

08 Aug

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Friday scent of the day 8/7 :: Now Smell This

8 August 2026
By almannat.com
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It's Friday and National Lighthouse Day. Birthdays: Mata Hari, Louis Leakey, Ralph Bunche. Our community project for today is Chypre Fo...

08 Aug

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June 2017 for Men: Juxtaposed

8 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Not yet subscribed? Sign up by June 15 to receive the June Olfactif for Men collection. One of the best things about becoming a fragra...

08 Aug

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Top 10 Must-Try Rasasi Perfumes for Men and Women

8 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Rasasi is among the most admirable fragrance houses in the Middle East, which has a history of integrating the traditional Arabian perf...

08 Aug

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Byredo Suede Osmanthus ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

8 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Niche line Byredo will launch Suede Osmanthus, a new Harrods-exclusive addition to the Night Veils collection. Perfumers Quenti...

07 Aug

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June 2017 Unisex: Orange and Gold

7 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Not yet subscribed? Sign up by June 15 to receive the June Olfactif Unisex collection. Blame it on summer fever, but we can't get enoug...

07 Aug

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Cheap Cologne That Smells Expensive: 15 Budget Fragrances for 2026

7 August 2026
By almannat.com
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You don’t need to spend $300 to smell like you did. The fragrance world is full of colognes that punch way above their price — bo...

07 Aug

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Robert Piguet Fracas | Perfume Posse

7 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Hello, August. Happy August? Well, August. Our temps are still lower which makes life a lot easier. I’m re-entering less sugar (no suga...

07 Aug

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Aftershave Balm vs. Splash: Which One Is Right For Your Skin And Climate? | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

7 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Most of us don’t really question aftershave. We use what we started with. Or what we were handed once and never replaced. Sometimes it’...

07 Aug

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Jo Malone Brit Veggie Collection – Should We Even Bother? – Undina’s Looking Glass

7 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Jo Malone (brand) has done it again – launched another quirky limited edition, the Brit Veggie Collection, that consists of three fragr...

06 Aug

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Dive Into Aquatic Fragrances – The Perfume Society

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Aquatic fragrances capture the feeling of sea air, cool water, and clean skin warmed by the sun. Since their rise in popularity during ...

06 Aug

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Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Just Dropped

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Home » Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Just DroppedAlright, fragrance fans, buckle up—Chanel’s got something new, and it’s not just ...

06 Aug

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Les Indemodables Cafe Arabesque, The Merchant Of Venice Renaissance and Fine Scents reviews

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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I am a four-time Jasmine Award winning writer with a lifelong interest in the world of fine fragrance. I have written for Harrods Magaz...

06 Aug

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The Best Perfumes Of 2026, So Far –

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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For my rundown of the best perfumes of the year so far, please click on this Substack link: the best perfumes of 2026, so far. Perso...

06 Aug

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Musette’s Midsummer Musings | Perfume Posse

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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My fabulous Posse! I was going to start this Musing by complaining about the extreme heat… but it’s GAWN! From temps that were flir...

06 Aug

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Hot N Heavy: Oils by Attar Bazaar

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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It’s not pretty but it could be worse.. The heat is still on and seems like it’s going to be here for the month. Which is kind of stink...

06 Aug

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The daily lemming :: Now Smell This

6 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Issue 21 of Nez: The Smell of the Future: ""Exactly 10 years ago, a magazine of a new kind was published, and honestly, if someone had ...

05 Aug

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indie artisanal perfume exhibition in Granada, Spain

5 August 2026
By almannat.com
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One of the pleasures of communicating with artisan creators is the warm rapport. Ricardo Ramos, of the Perfumes de Autor brand invited...

05 Aug

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[Ivy Style Feature] Interview with Rhys Moore of St Johns | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

5 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Ivy Style editor Matthew Longcore had the opportunity to interview St Johns CEO Rhys Moore. Here is the transcript from the interview. ...

05 Aug

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Louis Vuitton Tea Storm, Ink Mark & Moon Tale ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This

5 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Louis Vuitton has launched three new* fragrances inspired by China: Tea Storm, Ink Mark and Moon Tale. Inspired by China’s art o...

04 Aug

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Best Summer Cologne for Men 2026: 15 Fresh Picks

4 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Editor’s Picks Our Top 3 Summer Colognes Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio SHOP NOW Christian Dior Sauvage SHOP NOW Nautica Na...

04 Aug

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Create A Capsule Perfume Collection For Travel

4 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Travel Light, Smell Expensive Everywhere You Go A perfume collection should make life easier, not heavier. When packing for summer h...

04 Aug

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Cheap Cologne That Smells Expensive: 15 Hidden Gems in 2026

4 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Editor’s Picks Our Top 3 Picks Cheap colognes that genuinely smell like $100+ bottles ARMAF Club de Nuit Intense Man The Aventu...

04 Aug

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Scent Diary 8.6-14.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

4 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Portia . Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, This week may be a bit spotty. I have loads of important computer stuff to get c...

04 Aug

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Best Colognes for Men 2026: 15 Iconic Scents Every Guy Should Have

4 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Walk into any room wearing the right cologne and the conversation changes before you say a word. The wrong one — or none at all — and y...

03 Aug

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Best Perfume 2026: 15 Iconic Scents for Every Occasion

3 August 2026
By almannat.com
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