Perfume for Women
06
Sep
If you've ever wondered why a fragrance you loved was discontinued, or why a classic perfume smells slightly different than it did ten ...
05
Sep
Are Fragrance Dupes Democratizing Luxury or Diluting Creativity? – All Good Scents
There's a phenomenon quietly reshaping the fragrance industry, and its dividing opinion. Fragrance dupes, those affordable alternatives...
05
Sep
What You’re Actually Smelling in Prem
You know the moment. You catch a scent that stops you cold, then flip the box and see one word: "parfum." Suddenly, you're wondering wh...
05
Sep
Beautyworld Dubai 2026: The Global Beauty Industry Converges in Dubai
Beautyworld Dubai 2026 will take place from October 6 – 8, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Beautyworld Dubai ...
04
Sep
Friday scent of the day 9/4 :: Now Smell This
It's Friday and National Wildlife Day. Birthdays: Mary Renault, Richard Wright, Beyoncé. RIP Gloria Steinem. Our community project for...
04
Sep
Learn Perfumery the French Way, now in India – All Good Scents
For centuries, if you wanted to truly understand perfumery, you went to France. Paris, Grasse, or one of the few specialized academies ...
02
Sep
Dolly Parton Scent from Above
Now I have always been a big fan of Dolly Parton. Although I am not a big fan of country music there are some exceptions and Dolly was ...
02
Sep
in-cosmetics Asia 2026: Beauty’s Next Wave
Skin longevity, biotech, fragrance and sensory beauty take centre stage as in-cosmetics Asia returns to Bangkok
Registratio...
02
Sep
What Do You Think Of Perfume Balms? – Undina’s Looking Glass
When it comes to perfume, we’re used to a few familiar formats: sprays or dabs for alcohol-based perfumes, oils and solids. Hair perfum...
01
Sep
Minimalist Grooming Routine: The 3-Product Morning Ritual for Busy Men | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Mornings do not need more steps; they need fewer decisions. A minimalist men's grooming routine should help us look sharp, feel fresh, ...
01
Sep
A Natural Room Fragrance Elevates Summer Nights
Natural home fragrance options use pure botanical extracts, essential oils, and organic elements rather than synthetic chemicals or art...
01
Sep
Enter The Forest: Hermia and Pendragon by Karen Timson
Way back in 2019, when my blog (v1.0))was only six years old, I was sent samples of Hermia and Pendragon from Karen Timson of Karen Tim...
01
Sep
Lazy 4-day weekend poll ~ open thread, late August 2026 :: Now Smell This
August is winding down, and we're marking the last weekend of the month with our standard open thread poll.
Talk about anything you lik...
31
Aug
Scent Diary 24.8-30.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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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...
30
Aug
Office-Appropriate Fragrances: Scents That Smell Professional, Not Overpowering | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We enter a room, shake hands, and sit down. What transpires after has everything to do with presence, not loudness. The principle also ...
30
Aug
The Best Date Night Perfume That Works Like Magic
The perfect date night perfume depends on the intended mood of your evening. For romantic, intimate dinners, opt for warm, cosy notes l...
29
Aug
Vanille des Rois by FOMOWA Paris
As I write this review, preparations are underway for our failing, hundred-year-old plumbing to be replaced. Fortunately, most of the w...
28
Aug
Timothée Chalamet’s Pick is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
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Timothée Chalamet leans into a modern classic with Bleu de Chanel, a fragrance that blends depth with clari...
28
Aug
Gym Bag Grooming Essentials: Post-Workout Refresh Without Overdoing It | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
You racked the final weight. The burn is earned. Then real life shows up: meetings, errands, or dinner plans. But as your heart rate dr...
28
Aug
Am I Spraying Perfume Wrong? Here is the Right Way
In Summary, you are likely spraying perfume wrong if you rub your wrists together, spray a cloud and walk through it or apply it to dry...
28
Aug
Florence Pugh Loves the Softness of Gypsy Water by Byredo
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For Florence Pugh, fragrance is about comfort and individuality, which makes Gypsy Water by Byredo a fittin...
27
Aug
The daily lemming :: Now Smell This
Speaking of exceptions to the rule, Reminiscence Elixir Patchouli, which I reviewed back in 2009, would make the very short list of pat...
27
Aug
Heritage Scents: How Traditional Fragrances Connect Caribbean Sailors To Celtic Tradition | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We believe a true heritage scent wraps a place, vivid memory, and steady ritual into one tight whole, far from passing trends. At St Jo...
27
Aug
The Joy Of Taking Your Time
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By all accounts, back in the 1990s, when it first appeared, Mugler Angel was a flop. However, key figures such as Mugler himself ...
26
Aug
Austin Butler’s Signature Edge Is Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
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Austin Butler gravitates towards bold, statement-making scents, with Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford standing o...
25
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-to-late August 2026 :: Now Smell This
August is marching on... we're celebrating (or mourning, as the case may be) with our usual open thread poll.
Talk about anything you ...
21
Aug
Non-Toxic Luxury Fragrance | Elevate Your Space
Choosing a non-toxic luxury fragrance transforms how a house feels without compromising personal wellbeing. The modern clean beauty mov...
20
Aug
Stalk it! Papillon Perfumery Bengale Rouge by Elizabeth Moores 2019
Bengale Rouge is perfumer Liz Moores’ love story to the miraculous beauty that nature displays each day in her forest compound. Inspir...
20
Aug
Transitional Weather Grooming: Your Late Winter To Early Spring Skincare Switch | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We know the feeling well. You step out in the morning to winter frost biting at your skin, only to find the midday sun carrying real we...
19
Aug
The daily lemming
From L'Occitane, a trio of almond hair and body mists, in Amande Pistache ("creamy pistachio with almond accord, enriched by roasted pi...
19
Aug
Travel Perfume That Feels Like Home
Slipping a dedicated travel perfume into your hand luggage provides a powerful psychological anchor, bringing an instant sense of calm ...
19
Aug
DS & Durga Ain’t That Sweet ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Indie brand DS & Durga has launched Ain’t That Sweet, a new amber gourmand fragrance.
Cake for you on the table next to the ...
19
Aug
Non-Toxic Home Fragrance Explained | Decoding Clean Fragrance:
A non-toxic home fragrance enables you to breathe beautifully at home this summer. Clean, safe fragrance at home matters deeply, especi...
18
Aug
How Perfume Is Built fro – All Good Scents
There’s a common misconception that creating a perfume is about mixing things until they smell pleasant. In reality, perfumery is a c...
18
Aug
Fragrance For Every Celebration: Matching Your Scent To The Occasion | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
A great fragrance goes beyond smelling nice. It fits the moment. We've all walked into a bustling space where someone's cologne hits se...
18
Aug
How to wear Violet Riot by The Lab Co: Flowers, spice and all things nice
Renowned for their eco-friendly scented laundry sheets, The Lab Co has dipped its toe into perfumed waters with Violet Riot, their firs...
18
Aug
Scent Diary 10.8-16.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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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...
18
Aug
Don’t Mind My Shoulder Pads – Top 10 Perfumes Leading The Eighties Revival
Please click on the following link for my Substack post on new scents that are taking us back to the eighties: Top 10 modern eighties p...
18
Aug
The 5 Grooming Upgrades That Actually Matter In 2026 | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
We've all stared into that bathroom cabinet graveyard of half-used bottles and false-promise jars that fade after a week. But entering ...
18
Aug
The Art Of Gifting Cologne: How To Choose A Fragrance For Someone Else | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Few gifts become part of a man’s daily identity the way fragrance can. You don’t see it, but you remember it: on a jacket collar, in an...
17
Aug
The Grooming Gifts That Actually Get Used (A Woman’s Honest Guide) | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Buying grooming gifts for men gets tricky fast, especially in the aisle full of “complete systems” that look impressive and then collec...
17
Aug
The Science Behind Aluminum-Free Deodorant | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
People read labels differently now. We want daily essentials that feel clean, work consistently, and fit the rhythm of real mornings. T...
17
Aug
Why Education Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Beauty Industry – All Good Scents
India’s beauty industry is entering its most transformative phase yet. What was once driven largely by trends, celebrity endorsements, ...
17
Aug
How they all work me…
Perfume PosseHow they all work me…
Afraid that this week has sort of caught up with me and I have nothing to say. Nothing interes...
16
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair 2026 – iscentyouaday
I’m back and exhilarated after another visit to the hugely successful Barnes Fragrance Fair. It took me four hours to get there, but it...
15
Aug
Carded Samples Portia Sniffed August 2026
OK Posse! There have been dozens of carded samples on or around my desk for ages. Some of them may have been sitting here for years. Ye...
15
Aug
Why Experiences Are Becoming the Most Powerful Form of Brand Connectio – All Good Scents
The beauty industry is evolving faster than ever. Product launches still matter, but the fastest-growing brands are the ones creating e...
15
Aug
Perfume for Glamorous Events: The Red Carpet Effect
The right perfume for glamorous events adds something invisible yet unforgettable. What you wear to an elegant evening matters, but you...
15
Aug
Best Date Night Perfumes for Women
Date night perfumes for women rely on warm, intimate, and seductive notes like vanilla, amber, musk, and velvety florals to create a la...
15
Aug
Rare Beginnings: A Soft, Sweet Start to Something New
There is something inherently appealing about a fragrance built around the idea of a new beginning. It suggests optimism without demand...