Perfume for Women
13
Aug
L’Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a study in transition—cool air, powdery iris and warm vanilla coming together to capture a moment that e...
13
Aug
Why Sensory Experiences Are Becoming the New Way to Connect – All Good Scents
There's something shifting in how we gather. For years, social connection meant dinner parties, coffee meetups, or casual hangouts wher...
13
Aug
Christian Dior Dior Paradise, Neela Vermeire Creations Neith, Etat Libre D’Orange Let’s Pretend, L’Objet Delphes reviews
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...
13
Aug
The daily lemming
From Luna Nectar, Nocturne Magnesium Sleep Oil: "Nocturne is a topical magnesium oil that supports sleep and relaxation. Compared to co...
11
Aug
Tuesday scent of the day 8/11 :: Now Smell This
It's (teapot) Tuesday. Birthdays today: Alex Haley, Steve Wozniak, Inès de La Fressange, Joe Jackson. What fragrance are you wearing?
I...
11
Aug
Three More from Naomi Goodsir
Is everybody off on their August break? Possibly. Well, the perfume sniffage never stops. Here’s a quick run-down of three more Naomi G...
11
Aug
Top 10 Perfumes For Summer 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EN-XBLSY4s
As the longest day of the year approaches, it’s time to present another seasonal Top 10...
11
Aug
Spice Notes Decoded: Why Clove And Cinnamon Are The Heart Of Bay Rum | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Bay Rum is often described the same way. Warm. Classic. Familiar in a way that’s hard to pin down. Most people recognize it instantly, ...
10
Aug
Why Fragrance Experiences Are Becomi – All Good Scents
We've all been there. You open a beautifully wrapped gift, thank the giver, and by next week, the object has blended into your collecti...
10
Aug
It’s All A Bit Nuts – Well, Pistachio
Pistachio as a note is not new, but has become perfumery’s most irresistible obsession. After years dominated by syrupy vanilla and car...
09
Aug
Florientals – The Perfume Society
Florientals occupy that irresistible space between opulence and softness — where blooming petals meet smouldering spice, amber and wood...
09
Aug
Five Things to Smell in June
June marks the unofficial start of summer (we'll make it official on June 21), and that thought has our noses revving up for early-summ...
09
Aug
Peony in Perfumery – The Perfume Society
Softly romantic yet endlessly modern, peony has become one of perfumery’s most beloved floral signatures. Unlike rose or jasmine, howev...
09
Aug
Yardley’s Heatwave Hero – iscentyouaday
As you may know, the term “Old Lady” is banned from my blog. There’s no such thing as Old Lady perfume. You can say classic, or heritag...
09
Aug
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu (Olivier Polge; 2026) and ‘new’ No. 5 eau de toilette reviews –
If Gabrielle is the Chanel perfume I most frequently forget exists, then Coco Mademoiselle is the one I most struggle to understand. Go...
09
Aug
Do You Throw Away Old Samples? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Years ago, when niche perfumes were hard to come by for testing and our collections were much smaller, samples were actively used, swap...
08
Aug
08
Aug
Fragrances For The Groom – The Perfume Society
A groom’s wedding fragrance occupies a curious space: it should feel distinctive without trying too hard, memorable without overwhelmin...
08
Aug
Terre d’Hermes Intense by Hermès – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hello my lovelies, Today I thought we could talk about EVERYONE wearing Made For Men fragrances. By now, in 2026 I know most of us have...
08
Aug
Best Fragrances to Gift Your Mom This Mother’s Day – All Arabic
Mother’s Day is a beautiful occasion to celebrate the unconditional love, strength, and warmth that mothers bring into our lives. Choco...
07
Aug
Six Perfume Mistakes You’re Probably Making
The most common perfume mistakes include rubbing your wrists together after spraying, applying scent directly to dry skin, storing deli...
07
Aug
Rasasi Perfumes 1979 Unveils Coastal Cool Summer
Bottling the Coast: Rasasi’s ‘Coastal Cool Summer’ Campaign Signals a New Olfactory Wave
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07
Aug
Diving into the Synthetic Alchemy of the April Collection
Imagine the sweet, floral smell of jasmine. Close your eyes and feel the soft white petals gliding between your fingers. Can you smell ...
07
Aug
Plethora: The Art of Luxury Perfumery
Discover the world of luxury perfumery as Juhie Jahaan explores Plethora, where iconic maisons and niche fragrance houses come together...
07
Aug
Amouage: The Scent of Quiet Grandeur
Step into the world of Amouage with Juhie Jahaan as she discovers a fragrance house where Omani heritage, artistic craftsmanship and co...
07
Aug
Chemin D’Amande by Une Nuit Nomade 2025 NEW! NEW! – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi there ULGers, Today I thought we could talk about an interesting niche brand that I fell madly in love with. Their Memory Motel was ...
07
Aug
What Defines Clean Niche Perfume In The 21st Century
Clean niche perfume matters most when the days are hot and bright. In warm weather, our skin heat rises, we perspire more, and heavy co...
06
Aug
What’s in Your Perfume Rotation This Summer? – Undina’s Looking Glass
We’re officially over the hump: less of 2026 is left than has already passed. And for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, ...
06
Aug
Barnes Episode One: In which we meet Vallense
One of my first stops at Barnes, after buying my essential copy of On The Scent Magazine, was Vallense. The name is short for Valley of...
06
Aug
A Quiet Morning by Miller et Bertaux
Hi Posse crew, This week I was looking through the Indie boxes to find something fun to wear. Completely out of place I found my curren...
06
Aug
L’Esprit Libre by Divine Parfums – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi there Looking Glassers, You may recall that I’m trying to downsize my collection. It’s going very badly and the perfume room/office/...
06
Aug
Van Cleef & Arpels First, Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, Jovoy showcase and other reviews
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
Floris Celest: Through Scented Smoke
Floris Celest is a new launch from a very old perfume house, 1730 to be exact. Did you know that Florence Nightingale wore Floris White...
06
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair: Episode Two
In which we meet Wales Perfumery, Eau de Boujee, Shloksha and Angela Flanders.
Me and Louise Smith of Wales Perfumery
Wales Perfu...
05
Aug
Scent Diary 25.5-31.5.2026 | 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...
05
Aug
Piment Brulant by L’Artisan Parfumeur – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey there ULGers. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere so I’m going cooling yet cuddly. Yes I’m talking about another discontinued gem. So...
05
Aug
Oscars (Academy Awards) 2026 beauty commentary
2026 ACADEMY AWARDS were a blast and everyone is talking about them, I suppose, now that the awards, the speeches, the missing speeche...
04
Aug
Scent Diary 1.6-7.6.2026 | 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...
04
Aug
Why Your Perfume Smells Different on You
A perfume smells different on everyone due to individual skin chemistry and your specific skin type. Your body’s natural oils, pH level...
04
Aug
PerfumeShrine in the Top Blogs on Feedspot
photo via pinterestAnother welcome distinction for PerfumeShrine and my work here. Feedspot alongside its readers chose PerfumeShrine ...
04
Aug
Inside Contre-Jour: Frédéric Malle’s Warm Floral Masterpiece
Contre-Jour Eau de Parfum by Éditions de Frédéric Malle is a radiant rose composition shaped by warmth and texture. Everlasting flower ...
04
Aug
Le Labo’s Modern Violette 30
Violette 30 reinterprets violet through a minimalist, woody lens. Fresh violet leaf opens with a green, airy clarity, unfolding into a ...
04
Aug
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ what’s in your shower, edition 11 :: Now Smell This
If it's Saturday when you read this, rabbit rabbit rabbit! Welcome to August, aka Peach Month. That means we are late for our annual sh...
03
Aug
When Did You Accumulate Most of Your Collection? – Undina’s Looking Glass
Based on the recurring statements from most of my readers, our days of actively acquiring perfumes are in the past. I rarely hear about...
03
Aug
Scent Diary 15.6-21.6.2026 | 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...
03
Aug
Barnes Fragrance Fair: Episode Three
In which we meet Early Modern, Gallivant, Kingdom Scotland and 4160 Tuesdays
Ex Libris and its creator, Clara Weale.
Early Modern...
03
Aug
Wales Perfumery Introduces the Storii Collection with Fablas Ice Cream
Louise Smith has been a busy woman over the last twelve months. Not only has she created The Celts, but she has now introduced The Stor...
03
Aug
Grange Aromas: Reed Diffusers that LAST
I was recently sent two reed diffusers by Grange Aromas, on pure speculation, to see what I thought. Now, I’m a late convert to reed d...
03
Aug
Scent Diary 27.7-2.8.2026 | 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...
02
Aug
A Scented Odyssey – Top 10 Perfumes For Greek Gods –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-6TbUyAb4A
Unless you’ve been held captive on a remote island by a lusty witch for the last few mo...