Perfume for Women
05
Oct
We’re now post the autumn equinox and we’ve decidedly tipped towards autumn here. The middle of the day can still get quite warm but th...
05
Oct
Oddities: Erno Laszlo After Shave
Now, we all know that good old Erno was and is a skin-care legend with the black soap and man...
05
Oct
Is Alcohol Free Perfume the Answer for Sensitive Skin?
Alcohol free perfume is an excellent alternative to traditional fragrances. They swap harsh ethyl alcohol solvents for gentle water, pr...
04
Oct
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ fall viewing list, episode 5 :: Now Smell This
We're marking the first weekend in October with our semi-regular viewing poll. Coming up soon: the fall reading poll (on the 17th) and ...
04
Oct
Natural Home Fragrance Tips for a Calmer Bedroom
For a natural home fragrance, you can naturally scent your home using essential oil diffusers, soy wax candles or even DIY simmer pots ...
03
Oct
How Fragrance Habits Are Chang – All Good Scents
The old fragrance narrative was simple: find your scent. That one perfect perfume that embodies who you are, that people come to recogn...
02
Oct
Clean Scent Perfume For Men With Sensitive Skin
A refined clean scent perfume can still feel masculine, polished and memorable when the formula, concentration and fragrance family sui...
02
Oct
Extravaganza Beauty Acquires Roja London
Roja Dove will move into a consultancy role, while CEO Audrey Minard continues to lead the house as Extravaganza Beauty looks to accele...
02
Oct
Signs A Perfume Collection Is Missing A Signature Scent
Curating a perfume collection involves a versatile wardrobe of miniature or full-sized scents spanning different olfactory families, su...
01
Oct
Womanity by Thierry Mugler | Perfume Posse Back to 2010
Do you remember Posse? It’s 2010 and Mugler has been riding on its flankers game for a few years. Suddenly the buzz of a NEW Mugler per...
01
Oct
Kenneth Cole Launches INSPIRE with Joe Jonas
Kenneth Cole has unveiled INSPIRE, a new men's fragrance pillar developed in partnership with Parlux, with multi platinum singer, songw...
01
Oct
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Desire ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Victoria's Secret has launched Bombshell Desire, a new fruity woody flanker to 2010's Bombshell fragrance for women. (The last in the s...
01
Oct
Can You Train Your Nose? What It Really Means to Have a “Good Nose” fo – All Good Scents
There's a persistent myth about people who work in fragrance: they're born with an exceptional sense of smell. Perfumers are imagined t...
01
Oct
ParfumPlus Notes: Beyond the Bouquet
Step into a new world of florals with Juhie Jahaan as she explores fragrances that move beyond the traditional bouquet, revealing green...
01
Oct
Building A Personal Fragrance Collection: Common Errors To Skip
A well-balanced personal fragrance collection usually contains around 10-12 versatile scents that cover every season, mood, and occasio...
30
Sep
Jean-Paul Gaultier Fleur Du Male reissue & Jil Sander Olfactory Series I Part II reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Jean-Paul Gaultier Fleur Du Male (2026) and Jil Sander Salt, Shiso, V...
30
Sep
Armani Prive Cuir Dore & Cuir Rubis ~ new perfumes :: Now Smell This
Giorgio Armani has launched Cuir Doré and Cuir Rubis, two new fragrances in the Armani Privé range. Cuir Doré and Cuir Rubis join Cuir ...
29
Sep
Chaos Donna Karan 2008 reboot DCd – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey there ULGers, Many of you have been along term perfumistas and will get that this bottle is an icon. For the newbies amongst us, Ch...
29
Sep
Iberchem Unveils The Space Between at Beautyworld Dubai 2026
Fragrance house Iberchem will unveil its new fragrance concept, The Space Between, at the upcoming edition of Beautyworld Dubai, taking...
29
Sep
Why the World’s Greatest Perfume Houses All Speak the Same Language – All Good Scents
If you study the world's most respected perfumery institutions and practices, you'll notice something striking. Whether a perfumer trai...
29
Sep
What We Do Is Secret Studio Particulier ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line What We Do Is Secret has launched Studio Particulier, a new fragrance.
Every era has its studio. Before it became a m...
29
Sep
Fragrance Has More Than One Capital Now
Global ingredient houses, viral Gulf brands and Western investment are all converging in Dubai – and this October, Beautyworld Dubai is...
29
Sep
Gucci Ambrosia del Deserto ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Gucci has launched Ambrosia del Deserto, a new fragrance in The Alchemist's Garden collection.
The new Ambrosia del Deserto Eau ...
28
Sep
Parfex: The Art of Hyperreality
At Beautyworld Dubai 2026, Parfex exclusively unveils Hyperreal, a collection that redefines the boundaries of reality
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28
Sep
Regime des Fleurs Dark Subtle Teas ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Régime des Fleurs has launched Dark Subtle Teas, a new limited edition fragrance.
A deep, moody infusion you’ll wear ...
28
Sep
Puma Signs Global Fragrance Deal with Interparfums
Puma is stepping further into the fragrance category through a new global licensing agreement with Interparfums, covering the creation,...
28
Sep
Scent Diary 21.9-27.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
Portia
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
27
Sep
Nest Wonder ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Nest Fragrances has launched Wonder, a new limited edition fragrance for Holiday 2026.
Wonder Eau de Parfum is a timeless inte...
20
Sep
Scent Diary 14.9-20.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
Portia
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
20
Sep
Friday scent of the day 9/18
It’s Friday, plus Greta Garbo’s birthday, International Equal Pay Day and National Cheeseburger Day. What fragrance are you weari...
18
Sep
Midnight Omen by Trudon 2025 NEW! NEW!
Heya Posse! New stuff from Trudon is always cue for celebrations. While not all of their offerings suit my taste, they are all nicely c...
18
Sep
Try Something New! Avon Perfect Nonsense Banana Oud
Affordable and playful? Don’t mind if I do. Avon are messing about in the lab again and having serendipitous results, thanks to perfume...
16
Sep
Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé
Expecting a new rubbish bin and an outside food recycling bin from the council within the next couple of weeks. Am ludicrously excited ...
13
Sep
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-September 2026 :: Now Smell This
PSA: our next swapmeet will probably (with apologies, it is possible I will have to reschedule later in the month) start on Saturday, 3...
12
Sep
Carolina Herrera Turns La Bomba Into a Ring
Carolina Herrera gives its La Bomba fragrance collection a playful new format with the La Bomba Duo Ring Set, pairing La Bomba Eau de P...
12
Sep
Azure Reverie Eau De Parfum By House Of Noya
Azure Reverie distils the French Riviera into an airy, textured olfactive signature, evoking sun-soaked cliffs, white sandy shores and ...
12
Sep
Jungle Serenity Eau De Parfum By House Of Noya
Jungle Serenity ventures deep into the Amazon rainforest, capturing its untamed humidity, verdant canopy and rushing waters. It evokes ...
12
Sep
Harry Styles Likes Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur
Harry Styles is often linked with Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur, a fragrance that mirrors his fluid, expressive sense of style.
Soft and at...
10
Sep
Crisp Botanical and Quietly Bold
A Green perfume is a crisp, vibrant fragrance inspired by fresh cut grass, crushed leaves, herbs, and lush foliage. It creates a natura...
10
Sep
Plumbing and a Dab of Shalimar
Hey, friends. The under-house plumbing replacement is ongoing – by last Friday we were on day...
10
Sep
Feeling the Heat: Vintage Balmain Vent Vert
We have been feeling the heat this labor day weekend. Not quite in the hundreds (at least on ...
08
Sep
Synthetic Perfume Raw Materials: Types, Uses & Benefits
Synthetic perfume raw materials (or aroma molecules) are lab-created compounds used across modern perfumery. These materials either rep...
08
Sep
Floral Perfume: From Petal-Soft to Power-Bloom
Floral perfume captures the true essence of blooming botanicals, which range from crisp, fresh green florals to rich, powdery bouquets ...
08
Sep
Latte Foam to Cocktail Chic
Beverage perfumes and scents typically split into two distinct categories: cocktail-inspired personal fragrances, which feature boozy n...
07
Sep
Tauer Perfumes Shadid … plus a thought on Guerlain
Happy Labor Day to US readers.
I washed the glass roof in my kitchen a few days ago. Do that twice a year. Amazing what a difference it...
07
Sep
Puzzle Parfum Introduces Nagamani and Rayiha
The Turkish niche fragrance house unveils two new scents that explore awakening, memory and the emotional language of fragrance.
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07
Sep
Marc-Antoine Barrois Launches Aldebaran, a Fragrance with a Galactic Edge
Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, Aldebaran explores the striking contrast between green tuberose, spice and creamy warmth in an uncon...
07
Sep
Lazy (2 or) 3-day weekend poll ~ transitional fragrances, fall 2026 :: Now Smell This
The eleventh edition of a poll about transitional fragrances: what are your favorite fragrances as summer turns to fall this year? What...
07
Sep
Armani Privé Oud Nacré: A Modern Take on Sweetened Oud
Inspired by Armani’s Haute Couture universe, Oud Nacré pairs luminous jasmine and saffron with a polished oud accord, chocolate-toned p...
06
Sep
Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Debuts with Zendaya as Its New Global Face
Prada introduces a new chapter of Paradoxe with Sweet Chemistry, a fruity-floral fragrance built around blackcurrant, orange blossom an...