Perfume for Women
15
Jan
L’Artisan Parfumeur has launched L'Amant, a new unisex woody fragrance.
A fiery fragrance where ink meets fire.
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15
Jan
The daily lemming
Boka celebrated their 10th anniversary late last year with Vanilla Cardamom toothpaste: "Warm vanilla with a hint of cardamom for a sof...
15
Jan
NVC Creations Eshal, Etat Libre D’Orange Above The Waves, Anthropologie Rose Abricot and Marc-Antoine Barrois Aldebaran Winners
NVC Creations Eshal is a green, luminous, airy. Etat Libre D’Orange Above The Waves is told through three teas and incense. Marc-Antoin...
15
Jan
Balsamic Glow and Lasting Depth
Tree resin is a sticky, solid or sometimes semi-solid material produced by trees, mainly to protect themselves from injury, infections,...
15
Jan
fragrance review & notes on inspiration
Cinnabar by Estée Lauder needs no introduction, really. It's well known at least by name to most perfume collectors. Its magical name ...
15
Jan
Maison Margiela Up at Dawn ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Maison Margiela has introduced Up at Dawn (Windsor 2025), a new woody floral fragrance joining the Replica series.
Evoking the t...
15
Jan
From the archives: Samantha Scriven interviews Olivier Cresp on AKRO
To my chagrin, this interview was done via email, rather than in person, but I hold out hope that we will meet in person one day. My in...
14
Jan
Sarah Baker Va Va Vanilla
Sarah Baker Va Va Vanilla image courtesy of the brand
The velvet curtain rises. The lights dim. On the screen, a new adventure is abou...
13
Jan
Avon Perfect Nonsense Ginger Blaze: Hay, Meet Ginger!
The Avon Perfect Nonsense range dances playfully to the tune of scent collisions that aren’t supposed to work but do. I’ve already revi...
12
Jan
Wales Perfumery: The Celts by Louise Smith
“an olfactory journey through the ancient Celtic world, celebrating the tribes who shaped the identity of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cor...
12
Jan
The daily lemming
From Josie Maran, Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Vanilla Apricot: "A blend of sun-ripened apricot and warm Madagascan vanilla is heig...
12
Jan
Jovoy Parfums Ha Long Bay
Jovoy Parfums Ha Long Bay
Back in October, we reviewed Ha Long Bay, the latest perfume from Jovoy which presented a lush and nature ide...
12
Jan
Amouage Line 618, Remain & Sequence ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Amouage has launched a new trio of fragrances in the Essences collection: Line 618, Remain and Sequence.
An olfactory expression...
12
Jan
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early-to-mid January 2026 :: Now Smell This
It's our first lazy weekend open thread of the new year...talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last f...
11
Jan
Testament London Twisted Hearts, Essential Parfums Velvet Iris
Testament London Twisted Hearts is a scent-scape of NY, Élisire Aliksir amber-hued and Velvet Iris is an olfactive portrait of the ent...
10
Jan
Giorgio Armani Stronger With You Powerfully & Stronger With You Spices ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Giorgio Armani has launched Stronger With You Powerfully and Stronger With You Spices, two new fragrances for men. Both are flankers to...
10
Jan
Aftelier Patchouli Noir by Mandy Aftel: A Mènage a Trois full of ooh la la!
Mandy Aftel, of Aftelier (she is sole founder and perfumer), almost needs no introduction if you are familiar with the world of natural...
10
Jan
Lattafa Fragrances Everyone Is Talking About
Lattafa perfumes are a popular pick for perfume lovers because of their long-lasting scents. From spicy and warm to sweet and floral, t...
10
Jan
My Top Ten Avon Fragrances of 2025
It sounds strange that the world’s best selling fragrance brand isn’t even in the shops*, but even so, Avon shifts hundreds of millions...
09
Jan
Neil Morris Shimmering and Statik Olfactive Scarlett Lady
Neil Morris Shimmering has a quiet power that is subtle. Statik Olfactive Scarlet Lady is a vintage rose wrapped in a pillowy marshmall...
09
Jan
Notes for 2026
Where do you think fragrance is wafting in 2026? Let’s follow our noses and sniff out what may be ahead.
Gourmands, refined Once...
09
Jan
L’Occitane Mimosa Verveine ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
L'Occitane has launched Mimosa Verveine, a limited edition fragrance.
A breath of light from Haute-Provence.
An invitati...
09
Jan
Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
J’s image of Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
The Forbidden Temple is the newest release of the Forbidden Collection composed by ...
09
Jan
The daily lemming
An apricot candle from Eataly: "Experience the sun-kissed sweetness of summer with our Italian Apricot Candle, inspired by the lush orc...
09
Jan
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male In Blue ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Jean Paul Gaultier has launched Le Male In Blue, a new spicy aromatic fragrance for men. Le Male In Blue is a flanker to 1995's Le Male...
09
Jan
Top Fragrance Trends to Watch in 2026
Forecasting is always a question of insightful reading of what is going on in any given industry, as well as a good instinct on how th...
08
Jan
Parfums de Luxe Illusio and JusBox Sisters B4 Misters Winners
From Steven and Olya’s Top Ten Best of 2025: Parfums de Luxe Illusio is clean, smooth, and very well put together. JusBox Sisters B4 Mi...
08
Jan
Gentleman’s Nod Toro Bravo X ScentXplore
Chris Christiansen with Gentleman’s Nod Toro Bravo X ScentXplore at The Exhibition December 4-6 2025
To introduce Steven’s video, I as...
08
Jan
Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes
Dear Perfume Posse. Stop everything you are doing. Right Now! Go and get yourself a sample of Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes. Seri...
08
Jan
Orange Slice in Fragrance: Zesty Citrus Spark
The term ‘orange slice‘ typically refers to a wedge or segment of a fresh orange, a candied or dried citrus confection, or a specific t...
07
Jan
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau So Extra ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Marc Jacobs will introduce Daisy Wild Eau So Extra, a new fragrance for women. Daisy Wild Eau So Extra is a flanker to 2023′s Daisy Wil...
07
Jan
Welcome 2026
Perfume PosseWelcome 2026
I welcomed 2026 with the tail end of the flu. It was not pleasant. It also rained for pretty much the whole w...
07
Jan
Juicy Freshness with Watery Sweetness
Melon in fragrance offers a fresh, juicy, sweet, and watery scent, most often created using synthetic materials such as calone to sugge...
07
Jan
The damage so far: fourth quarter 2025 buying poll :: Now Smell This
2025 is over, but we can't wipe the slate clean just yet. Donatella Versace, Our Lady of Fragranced Forgiveness,1 has a few free moment...
06
Jan
Top 10 Perfumes To Add To Your Scent Wardrobe – All Arabic
Perfumes are more than just a pleasant smell. It leaves an impression wherever you go and is a reflection of your personality as well. ...
06
Jan
Happy New Year 2026 and best perfumes of 2025
It is always a validation counting yet another year piling in one's life; not everyone manages to do so, alas. It is also a pleasure c...
06
Jan
Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
J’s image of Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple
The Forbidden Temple is the newest release of the Forbidden Collection composed by ...
06
Jan
Obvious Un Bois and Un Musc – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hey crew, Welcome to 2026! Maybe you heard of Obvious perfumes? They have become a mass-tige brand here in Australia and worldwide. Fro...
06
Jan
All the tea, orchids, and fragrance
Last Friday marked three weeks without central heating/hot water while we wait for a part for our fancy Navien heating system, which is...
06
Jan
The daily lemming
A Year of the Horse gift set from Lush: the citrus-forward Prance and Prosper duo. "Welcome in the Lunar New Year with two bright and b...
06
Jan
Olive Leaf in Fragrances: Silvery-Green Herbal Freshness
The olive leaf comes directly from the olive tree (Olea europaea) and is widely utilised in modern supplements, teas, and concentrated ...
05
Jan
Powdered Elegance and Velvet Root
Orris refers essentially to the dried and ground rhizomes (the underground stems) of certain iris species, most notably Iris germanica ...
05
Jan
Friday scent of the day 1/2 :: Now Smell This
Happy Friday! It’s also World Introvert Day and National Science Fiction Day, plus the 9th day of Christmas (ladies dancing). Our comm...
05
Jan
By Kilian Her Majesty ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line By Kilian has launched Her Majesty, billed as the brand's first chypre fragrance. Her Majesty joins the Narcotic Flow...
05
Jan
7th BEAUTYISTANBUL Exhibition To Be Held In Türkiye
The international beauty industry is preparing for the 7th edition of BEAUTYISTANBUL International Exhibition, scheduled from 7–9 May 2...
05
Jan
Dolce & Gabbana The One Intense ~ new fragrances :: Now Smell This
Dolce & Gabbana have launched The One Intense, a new flanker marking the 20th anniversary of 2006's The One for women. (The Only On...
04
Jan
Ginger Flower in Perfumes: Spicy Floral Radiance
Ginger flower refers to the showy and often fragrant blooms from the ginger plant family (Zingiberaceae), such as the popular, White Gi...
04
Jan
Premium Men’s Grooming Sets That Impress
One-size-fits-all gift baskets have become a common practice, and their value is almost negligible these days. Corporate gift giving ha...
04
Jan
Fragonard L’Air de Grasse ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Fragonard has launched L’Air de Grasse, a new fragrance celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary.
To celebrate our centennial, ...
04
Jan
Iberchem : The Poetry Of Perfume
Manuel Bourgaux, Master Perfumer at Iberchem, is a creator who sees perfumery as a dialogue between science and emotion
In ...