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03 Aug

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Scent Diary 22.6-28.6.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

3 August 2026
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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...

03 Aug

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Farina 1709 Eau de Cologne: Simply Timeless

3 August 2026
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Eau de Cologne has always carried a certain mystique. Crisp, bright and effortlessly wearable, it occupies a unique place in the fragra...

03 Aug

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Halston Classic (Women) and Clinique Aromatics Elixir

3 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Well, it’s still quite warm but not insane. No rain for weeks but a half hour this morning. Like Mother Nature having a bit of a laugh....

02 Aug

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Apricot in Perfumery: The Fruity Essence

2 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Apricot perfumes blend sweet, juicy fruitiness with velvety, lactonic, and subtly powdery nuances. This warm, sunny accord, often craft...

02 Aug

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Postcards From Scotland – The Perfume Society

2 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Postcards From Scotland - The Perfume Society ...

02 Aug

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Scent Diary 29.6-5.7.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies

2 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...

02 Aug

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Speaking The Same Language – An Interview With Calice Becker At The Launch Of The Merchant Of Venice Renaissance –

2 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Image: @nicfordphoto I’m teaching at a perfumery school for 10 years, and we look at what our elders have done, and what history ha...

01 Aug

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Clean Home Fragrance Summer Rituals for Every Room

1 August 2026
By almannat.com
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Transform Your Summer Home Into a Scented Sanctuary When we talk about clean home fragrance, we mean clean scents that feel gentle, ...

01 Aug

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Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

1 August 2026
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Tom Ford has launched Ombré Leather Reserve, a new flanker to 2018's Ombré Leather. The journey into the untamed landscape of th...

31 Jul

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Perfume Shrine: Perfume Photography: Our Beloved Bottles

31 July 2026
By almannat.com
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The huge website/webzine of which I have the honor to be a senior editor and manager of its Greek edition for many years now invited a...

31 Jul

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The Experimental Scent Summit Where I Presented ScentDia

31 July 2026
By almannat.com
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The Experimental Scent Summit (ESS) is presented as part of an ongoing collaboration between Los Angeles-based The Institute for Art a...

30 Jul

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Luca and Victoria Talk Perfume Online Seminar

30 July 2026
By almannat.com
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If you’ve donated and didn’t receive your Zoom invitation, please contact me and I will resend your invite. Join Luca Turin and me for ...

30 Jul

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How to Choose the Perfect Attar or Perfume for Your Vibe, Season & Time of Day

30 July 2026
By almannat.com
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Fragrance is more than just a scent—it’s a silent expression of your personality, mood, and presence. Just like fashion changes with se...

30 Jul

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Oud by Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or

30 July 2026
By almannat.com
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Woo Hoo Posse! Continuing the month of trawling through my lovely husband Jin’s fragrant wardrobe today. This was the most expensive bo...

29 Jul

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Yes, I am whining. Again.

29 July 2026
By almannat.com
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Perfume PosseYes, I am whining. Again. I do have things sitting here waiting for me to review but it’s hot and I’m lazy. Ye...

24 Feb

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What Was the Last Mainstream Perfume You Tried? – Undina’s Looking Glass

24 February 2026
By almannat.com
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With shelves already full of niche bottles and cherished vintages (and with the market constantly flooded by new releases that often fe...

20 Feb

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Frederic Malle Contre-Jour review – Annick Menardo; 2026 –

20 February 2026
By almannat.com
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– For years, the arrival of a Frederic Malle perfume has been a cue for a total nerd-fest. But the brand’s latest release, Contre-J...

05 Feb

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Indoor Air Quality: How Natural Fragrances Improve Your Home Environment | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

5 February 2026
By almannat.com
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The house looks clean. Floors swept, laundry folded, clutter gone. But the air feels heavy, like it's been sitting there all day, and y...

04 Feb

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Peacock Blue by DSH Perfumes Heirloom Elixir no. 40

4 February 2026
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Peacock Blue by DSH Perfumes is ornate and tranquil with a singular beauty that is exquisite. Thanks to the generosity of Dawn Spencer...

04 Feb

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Stressbusters: Arpège | Perfume Posse

4 February 2026
By almannat.com
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Well it’s been a few weeks. We have had a few things at work go wrong in ways that have had me seriously getting my inner Miranda Pries...

03 Feb

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Best Romantic Perfumes for Valentine’s Day 2026

3 February 2026
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The best romantic perfumes for Valentine’s Day are fragrant celebrations of love. These scents capture the joy, warmth, and excitement ...

03 Feb

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Danner & Flemming Parfums Iris Altesse

3 February 2026
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Danner & Flemming Parfums Iris Altesse Danner & Flemming Parfums is a new German brand which debuted this past September: an ...

03 Feb

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Mezel Parfums

3 February 2026
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Mezel Parfums, a Franco-Moroccan brand launched in 2024. Their five fragrances all do something unique and unexpected, breathing life i...

02 Feb

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The daily lemming

2 February 2026
By almannat.com
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From Nippon Kodo, a Year of the Horse gift set: "...includes 6 sticks of precious aloeswood incense and a lovely ceramic holder, made b...

01 Feb

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Are You Buying Any INeKE Perfumes Before They Are Gone Forever? – Undina’s Looking Glass

1 February 2026
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A couple of days ago, I received an email from INeKE Perfumer San Francisco with a subject “Last Call for Ineke Perfumes.” Ineke Ruhlan...

01 Feb

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Almond Scents: Sweet and Nutty Fragrances

1 February 2026
By almannat.com
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An almond is the edible seed of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), classified as a nut with an oval form and light brown outer covering. ...

30 Jan

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Manos Gerakinis Parfums Amandus Review

30 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Manos Gerakinis Parfums Amandus, official image via the brand “Marvelous things happen to one in Greece – marvelous good things which c...

28 Jan

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Boozy Warmth and Fruity Depth

28 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Cognac is a prestigious and protected variety of brandy produced exclusively within the Cognac region of France under strict, centuries...

28 Jan

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Escentric Molecules: The Quiet Disruption Continues…

28 January 2026
By almannat.com
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At a moment when many houses chase hyper-complex blends and ever louder signatures, Molecule 01 + Champaca feels serene: quiet, elegant...

27 Jan

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The Sweet Root That Captivates the Senses

27 January 2026
By almannat.com
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This is the unmistakable scent of liquorice. Imagine walking through a garden filled with blossoms and herbs, and catching on the breez...

27 Jan

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DSH Perfumes Peacock Blue Heirloom Elixir 40

27 January 2026
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DSH Perfumes Peacock Blue Heirloom Elixir 40 via the brand The Peacock His loud sharp call seems to come from nowhere. Then, a flash o...

27 Jan

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The daily lemming

27 January 2026
By almannat.com
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A candle discovery set from Imaginary Authors, exclusive to Anthropologie, with three votive-ish (20 hour burn time) candles in Cherry ...

27 Jan

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A Little Bit of Houbigant

27 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Yet another storm, Ingrid, moved through our area last week. Gale force winds for hours. Now, rain. We’re due rain for at least two wee...

26 Jan

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Choose Your Scent with Confidence

26 January 2026
By almannat.com
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For the modern man, men’s fragrances are more than just an accessory, they’re an extension of identity. The right perfume becomes a sig...

26 Jan

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Why Is The Rose Oud Perfume Accord So Famous?

26 January 2026
By almannat.com
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The Rose Oud Perfume accord is a classic signature scent, renowned for its luxurious, warm, and complex blend of deep, woody oud with s...

25 Jan

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Fifteen Years Through the Looking Glass – Undina’s Looking Glass

25 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Fifteen years. It sounds significant. Undina’s Looking Glass has been quietly alive for a decade and a half. Over that time, I’ve share...

25 Jan

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Petitgrain in Perfumery: Green Citrus Twig Brightness

25 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Petitgrain (French for “little grain”) is a refreshing, aromatic essential oil obtained by steam-distilling the leaves and twigs of the...

25 Jan

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Classic Men’s Grooming Gifts That Never Go Out of Style: Valentine’s Edition | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum

25 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Trends fade, but daily rituals hold their ground. A classic grooming gift is quietly luxurious: not flashy, not fussy, just an upgrade ...

25 Jan

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MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait review

25 January 2026
By almannat.com
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MATIERE PREMIERE Falcon Leather Extrait. courtesy of the brand Launched in late 2019, as a Harrods exclusive Falcon Leather eau de parf...

24 Jan

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Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo – Undina’s Looking Glass

24 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Hey there ULGers, Let’s go back to 2011. How is that suddenly 15 years ago?!? Salvatore Ferragamo brought out a new pillar fragrance th...

21 Jan

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Phantom Zone: Le Labo Violette 30

21 January 2026
By almannat.com
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So, part of my StC order from last time included a le labo that I have never heard of (well, I never said I had encyclopedic knowledge ...

20 Jan

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L’Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier The Blanc ~ new perfume :: Now Smell This

20 January 2026
By almannat.com
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L’Occitane has launched Fleurs de Cerisier Thé Blanc, the brand's annual spring cherry blossom fragrance. Last year's model was Fleurs ...

20 Jan

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20 January 2026
By almannat.com
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What is Cloud Dancer and why is it the Pantone© color of 2026? Since 2000, Pantone©, the world’s most recognized color authority, has ...

20 Jan

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Azzaro Forever Wanted Absolu ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

20 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Azzaro has launched Forever Wanted Absolu, a new fragrance for men. Forever Wanted Absolu is a flanker to 2016's Wanted, and follows la...

20 Jan

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Best Maison Margiela Replica Perfumes

20 January 2026
By almannat.com
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The Maison Margiela Replica collection is designed to transform everyday moments into fragrance. The best Maison Margiela Replica perfu...

20 Jan

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A Deep, Dark and Fruity Scent

20 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Cassis fragrance (cassis is affectionately known as blackcurrant) sits among perfumery’s most captivating treasures. It is a natural st...

19 Jan

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Apple Perfume: Crisp & Fresh

19 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Apple perfume generally refers to fragrances that feature a prominent apple note, which can range from fresh and crisp green apple scen...

19 Jan

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Sultan Pasha Perfumes Joyeux Extrait de Parfum

19 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Sultan Pasha Perfumes Joyeux Extrait Wow, I feel good, I knew that I would nowI feel good, I knew that I would nowSo good, so good, I g...

18 Jan

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Kajal Perfumes Paris Topaz and Sarah Baker Velvet Vendetta

18 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Kajal Perfumes Paris Topaz is as a true reflection of the brand: multi-faceted and modern. Sarah Baker Velvet Vendetta is complex, we...

18 Jan

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ stepping back from the edge, episode 14 :: Now Smell This

18 January 2026
By almannat.com
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Our fourteenth annual 'stepping back' poll: can this group of shameless enablers help each other not buy perfume? Let's find out. Name ...