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04 Apr

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[ OK! Magazine Feature ] Gift Guide 2023 | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
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By: OK! Staff - Dec. 20 2023, Updated 9:29 a.m. ET No reason to stress this holiday season. Sleigh your gifts this year by shopping OK!...

04 Apr

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Perfume Shrine: At the Moment: January 2025

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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It's been ages since I submitted an At the Moment column, but I've been meaning to refresh this as a mental exercise in much needed ti...

04 Apr

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Scent and Seasons: A Sensory Expedition

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The connection between Scent and Seasons is a captivating bond, where scents intertwine with our emotions and memories, transporting us...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Peace Incense

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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It is a long standing tradition to create at least one form of incense during the Oriental Perfumery courses. This fall (November 10-14...

04 Apr

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Perfume Project NW: DRAWING FOR A SNOWSTORM

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Today, after a short break, the snow continues coming down hard. New snow falls on top of old in a cycle that has reached the point of ...

04 Apr

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A Small Collection of the Most Hilarious Comments on Fragrance Weaned off the Net

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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pic borrowed from here re: American Horror Story "It smells like spoiled rotten eggnog. The vanilla is nauseating. If I smelled this on...

04 Apr

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Lily Valley Perfume: Discover the Enchantment

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The ethereal beauty of Lily Valley Perfume has long captivated the hearts and senses of those who encounter the delicate, bell-shaped L...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Earth

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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There is a cave nearby, which is the gate into Mother Earth's womb. I went there to meet her and ask for guidance in my next steps.I've...

04 Apr

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WINNER OF THE SNOWSTORM DRAWING + NEW SPRING FLOWERS THROUGH THE SNOW DRAWING

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The winner of the snowstorm drawing is MIM. Because the last prize was not claimed, you will win double the samples (200 g) plus ...

04 Apr

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March 2022 Box | Sarah McCartney

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Q: Who is the most influential woman in your life, past or present? My grandmother taught me that the happiest times are with people ...

04 Apr

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[ Robb Report Feature ] The 23 Best New Men’s Colognes of 2023 | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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From signature scents to date night staples, these are the best scents we tried all year. By ADAM HURLY in Robb Report What a year to b...

04 Apr

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Perfume Shrine: Narciso Rodriguez All of Me: fragrance review

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Boring is a disparaging term for perfume such as the latest All of Me by Narciso Rodriguez, since this is a product relying on fantasy...

04 Apr

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Discover the Sensuous Allure of Night-Blooming Florals

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The world of perfumery is replete with captivating fragrances, but few possess the intoxicating allure of tuberose perfume. Known for i...

04 Apr

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5 Fantastic Woody Perfumes For Her – All Arabic

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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5 Fantastic Woody Perfumes For Her- Fragrances can make you feel nostalgic and take you back to the best moments of your life. In today...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Weaving Incense

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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What happens when my passion for incense and weaving come together? Smudge wands! This summer I've started preparing incense wands fro...

04 Apr

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WINTER FLOWERS DRAWING WINNER, REDUNDANT PERFUME

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The drawing has been done, and the winner of the winter flowers drawing is: If you’re the winner, please contact me by e-mail at o...

04 Apr

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[ Thrillist Feature ] How Perfumers Put Vacation in a Bottle | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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There are many types of souvenirs to buy on vacation. But for Kimberly Waters, it’s all about the perfume. An earthy vetiver scent sh...

04 Apr

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Perfume Shrine: L’ Erbolario Assenzio: fragrance review

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Although Assenzio Aqua di Profumo by Italian pharmacist-inspired brand L' Erbolario is an older scent, I only truly discovered it last ...

04 Apr

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The Ethics & The Allure of Animalic Notes

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Civet in perfume demonstrates that perfumery is an art form that masterfully explores scent’s captivating universe, from the delicate w...

04 Apr

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5 Best Perfumes For Men Under 1500 – All Arabic

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Are you looking for a signature scent for yourself? Then you need to keep certain details in mind before you choose a particular one. B...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Nose-to-Nose

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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I don't usually mix alcohol and work (well, that's a lie! I alway mix alcohol in my work, I just don't drink it!). And last night was n...

04 Apr

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WINTER FLOWERS WINNER, SWITCHING TIME ZONES, AND A NEW DRAWING

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The winner of the winter flowers drawing has been randomly chosen, and the winner is: To claim your 100 g sample bag, please send an...

04 Apr

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Dasein: Q & A with Owner Jenna Lyles

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Dasein is back! In 2020, Founder Sam Rader closed the chapter of Dasein and we thought the brand was gone forever. Fast forward to 2...

04 Apr

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[ TIME.com Feature ] 18 Best Colognes for Men: A Scent for Every Occasion | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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You know how this goes: You’re in the cologne section of the store, hoping to find a scent that suits you, but the experience is overwh...

04 Apr

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Perfume Shrine: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden: fragrance review

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Le Beau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier is "a tribute to the Garden of Gaultier, filled with vibrant flowers and enticing scents...

04 Apr

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Deep Sleep Pillow Spray: Enhance Your Slumber

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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A Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is important because in today’s fast-paced world, the quest for a restful night’s sleep has become paramount ...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Botanical Alchemy Course

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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"Can you lead the way on a path you've never travelled?" That was the questions asked of me before diving head-on into teaching the Bot...

04 Apr

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SWITCHING TIME ZONES DRAWING WINNER AND A NEW GIVEAWAY

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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What with two orchid shows in April, it’s been crazy and I’ve let the blog go for a while. However, now that they’re over, I did get ba...

04 Apr

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The Best Summer Fragrances For Women 2019

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Bring out your summer dresses, shorts, and light tops. Summer is here! Just as we change our styles, the same we should have a look at ...

04 Apr

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Beech Geeza: Q & A With Founder and Perfumer Ryan Hunts

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Cinematographer turned perfumer, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Hunts of Beach Geeza and learn how his life and memories...

04 Apr

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Our best three fragrances for this summer

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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For the minimalist types Wake up and smell the mosses. Roses are great, but sometimes we need something less distinct and more minimal....

04 Apr

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[ Forbes.com Feature ] Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Boozy Scented Gifts | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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By: Jeanette Hurt - Contributor at Forbes.com "Booze and perfume are both time-honored gifts for Valentine’s Day so why not combine bot...

04 Apr

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Perfume Shrine: Pierre Cardin Cardin for Women (1975): fragrance lore & musings

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Some perfumes seem to exist in limbo. No one has really known them intimately, yet their reputation lives on. Oddly enough, as my coll...

04 Apr

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How to Find Your Signature Fragrance:

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Finding the perfect scents goes beyond merely choosing a smell; it involves discovering a perfume that resonates with your personality,...

04 Apr

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Best 5 Sexiest Perfumes For Women – All Arabic

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Are you all dressed up and ready to go out? Then what are you missing, Darling? Just apply your signature scent and step out. Perfumes...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Solstice & Light

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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It is lovely how this year, the Winter Solstice and the 1st Night of Chanuka coincide. Yesterday afternoon, in the last hours of the ni...

04 Apr

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WINNER OF LAST GIVEAWAY AND NEW COTTONWOOD GIVEAWAY

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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The winner of the last giveaway is: As usual, when one giveaway ends another one begins. Right now I’m just trying to get through...

04 Apr

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The 10 Best Autumn Perfumes 2019 For Her

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Summer is still here, but we are also excited about the perfect feminine autumn fragrances. This season calming fragrances like airy, b...

04 Apr

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Zernell Gillie Fragrances: Q & A With Creative Director and CEO Zernel

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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We had a chance to chat with the lovely Zernell Gillie of his namesake brand, Zernell Gillie Fragrances this month. With a calm, fun, a...

04 Apr

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What Are Top, Middle and Base Notes in Perfume? A Pyramid From Fresh to Deep scents

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Base notes are the least volatile that evaporate the slowest. This means they last the longest of all the notes. Their true scent can t...

04 Apr

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11 Best colognes for men suitable for all occasions | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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One key to selecting the best colognes for men is to ask whether the fragrance is occasion-appropriate or not. Some masculine colognes ...

04 Apr

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Diptyque Vinaigre de Toilette: how it came to be

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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 During the great plague in Toulouse between 1628-1631 (claiming 500,000 victims), four thieves were looting the houses of the...

04 Apr

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Exploring the Art of Perfume Sampling

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Perfume decants are not just a trend in the realm of high-quality fragrances; it is an art form. At Pairfum London, our deep appreciati...

04 Apr

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Best Perfumes For Men In Winter

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Best Perfumes For Men In Winter As winter arrives, selecting the perfect scent becomes a cool task for men. When we talk about Arabic p...

04 Apr

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SmellyBlog: Triple Goddess Incense

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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This week I've been burning the Triple Goddess incense. The Triple Goddess is representative of the three main phases of the moon: waxi...

04 Apr

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WINNER OF COTTONWOOD DRAWING AND A NEW ONE

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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It’s been way too long and the cottonwood snow is long gone, but finally here is the winner of the drawing: I will need your ful...

04 Apr

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The Different Type Of Scents

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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Do you know the difference? Sometimes it is difficult to choose your most preferred scent (of the day) or even more difficult to find a...

04 Apr

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Rosy & Earnest: Q & A With Founders Marilou Hamer and Caroline Gélinea

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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We had a chance to chat with the wonderful Marilou and Caroline, of Rosy & Earnest, this month. They shared their journey of family...

04 Apr

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Understand Your Fragrance Family And Find Your Perfect Match

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pa...

04 Apr

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[ Featured in NewBeauty® ] These Are the Most Popular Wedding-Day Scents | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

4 April 2025
By almannat.com
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hen your venue is selected and you’ve said yes to your dress, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to smell on your big day. ...