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Fragrance Artistic Director Alessandro Brun Has Passed Away

The fragrance world has lost an important contributor: creative director and educator Alessandro Brun of Masque Milano and Milano Fragranze. Alessan ...

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Ds & Durga Gateau Blackout ~ New Fragrance

Indie brand DS & Durga has launched Gateau Blackout, a new limited edition fragrance... ...

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Givenchy Ysatis: Forty Years Of Superb Elegance

There once was a time when perfumes were conceived as jewels that would adorn the bodies of men and women in a unique and invisible way. These jewels ...

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There Goes My Diet – Angel Chocolates by MUGLER x La M

Please forgive my excitement, fellow perfume nerds, but it simply cannot be contained today, for there are now Angel chocolates on the market. Now, if ...

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A Handful of Hand Creams for Spring 2017 ~ scented body pro

It’s officially spring in my part of the world, although my skin might beg to differ: the recent ups and downs in temperature and humidity have ...

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Friday scent of the day 3/31

It’s Swap Love / Blind Love Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance you acquired via a swap, OR, wear a fragrance you bough ...

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Vero Profumo Naja ~ new fragrance

Swiss niche line Vero Profumo celebrates their 10th anniversary with Naja (cobra), a new limited edition fragrance, in May… Read the rest of th ...

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Avon Today Tomorrow Always Absolute ~ new perfume

Avon has launched Today Tomorrow Always Absolute, a new fragrance for women… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Miniature Perfume

Polo Blue by Ralph LaurenMen Edt MiniaturePolo Blue was launched by house of design Ralph Lauren in 2003. Polo blue has notes of melon de cavaillon, l ...

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Elie Saab Le Parfum Tester Perfume

Elie Saab Le Parfum by Elie SaabWomen Edp TesterIt is the first perfume by designer Elie Saab, feminine and elegant, Elie Saab Le Parfum launched fro ...

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On Escentual: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Superman and Class

The super new limited edition Eau Fraiche editions of Le Mâle & Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier. Reviewed on Escentual. Clicky here to read. Disc ...

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Gallivant ~ new niche line

Gallivant is a new London-based niche line founded by Nick Steward, and debuting with four “urban exploration” fragrances: Brooklyn, Ista ...

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Jo Malone Tobacco & Mandarin ~ fragrance review

Inspired by the free-spirited artists of the legendary Bloomsbury group?writers, philosophers and intellectuals, most notable among them Virginia Wo ...

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Thursday scent of the day 3/30

Happy Almost-Friday! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in Ayala Moriel Sunset Beach (and it’s a shame I am not trying it on locati ...

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Parfumerie Generale Neroli Ad Astra ~ new fragrance

French niche line Parfumerie Générale will launch 19.1 Neroli Ad Astra, a new addition to the brand’s “Collection Rework” series, ...

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Up for grabs: Nomenclature lumen_esce

What is it: a brand new 100 ml bottle of Nomenclature lumen_esce. How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment on the website telling me tha ...

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Perfume Review: Le Cèdre by Miller Harris

It’s not often that I bring things to you on The Candy Perfume Boy before they launch, after all it’s not much fun writing about things th ...

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rose Miniature Perfume

212 VIP Rosé by Carolina HerreraWomen Edp Miniature212 VIP Rosé is a new fragrance of the 212 collection that also represents a flanker of the 212 ...

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Paco Rabanne XS Pour Homme Tester Perfume

XS Pour Homme by Paco Rabanne Men Edt TesterCreated in 1993 by Paco Rabanne, XS cologne for men is a refreshing, woody, mossy fragrance. Top notes ar ...

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Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir L'Eau Exquise Tester Perfume

Mon Jasmin Noir L'Eau Exquise by Bvlgari Women Edt Tester Mon Jasmin Noir L'Eau Exquise is a new edition of Mon Jasmin Noir fragrance line. ...

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Valentino Uomo Tester Perfume

Valentino Uomo by ValentinoMen Edt TesterIntroduced in 2014, Valentino Uomo is made for a man who appreciates woody and nutty accords combined with g ...

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Two for Tuesday: Durga by DS & Durga, Don?t Tell Jasmine by

Reviews of two recent florals: Durga by DS & Durga and Don’t Tell Jasmine by Vilhelm Parfumerie. Durga by DS & Durga If you asked me wh ...

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ZarkoPerfume Menage a Trois, Supercharged Molecule, Oud Cout

Last year, Danish niche brand ZarkoPerfume introduced Ménage à Trois, plus three new perfume serums that have been “matured in small wooden F ...

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Wednesday scent of the day 3/29

It’s Hump Day! Plus, a very happy birthday to Eric Idle. What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in vintage Dana Emir, courtesy of Kevin ...

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Dolce & Gabbana The One For Women Tester Perfume

The One for Women By Dolce & GabbanaWomen Edp TesterThe One for women was created in 2006. The One for women is a modern ?floriental? eau de parf ...

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Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Essenza Tester Perfume

Acqua Di Giò Essenza By Giorgio ArmaniMen Edp Tester Men's fragrance Acqua Di Giò was launched in 1996 and achieved great success since then. ...

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Zegna Intenso by Ermenegildo Zegna

Zegna Intenso by Ermenegildo ZegnaMen Edt  Intenso is a third fragrance for men from house of Ermenegildo Zegna. Came to market on 2007. Th ...

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Perfume Review: Miller Harris Le Cèdre

It’s not often that I bring things to you on The Candy Perfume Boy before they launch, after all it’s not much fun writing about things th ...

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Smolderose Eiderantler Selperniku by John Biebel January Sce

John Biebel, with January Scent,  has refined his scent obsessions down into concentrated elegant  form.  Garden of Earthly D ...

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Dana Ambush ~ fragrance review

In perfumery, lavender has mostly been set aside for men?s scents ? for fougères in particular. Lavender-focused fragrance marketed to women is scar ...

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Atkinsons Californian Poppy ~ new fragrance

British brand Atkinsons has launched Californian Poppy, a new fragrance in the brand’s Legendary Collection… Read the rest of this articl ...

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L?Occitane The Vert ~ reissued fragrance

L?Occitane has launched Thé Vert, a new addition to the Les Classiques de L’Occitane collection. (see also: Ambre, Eau des 4 Voleurs and Eau d ...

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Tuesday scent of the day 3/28

Happy Teapot Tuesday! It’s also Lady Gaga’s birthday. (For your viewing pleasure, or not, here are a bunch of pictures of Lady Gaga drink ...

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Comptoir Sud Pacifique Jardins Pop ~ new fragrances

Comptoir Sud Pacifique has launched Jardins Pop, a new collection of three citrus fragrances: Pomelo Fizz, Immortel Cédrat and Cologne Mood… R ...

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Smell Bent Tea House ~ new fragrance

Indie line Smell Bent has launched Tea House, a new fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Bvlgari Man In Black Miniature Perfume

Bvlgari Man In Black by BvlgariMen Edp MiniatureBvlgari celebrates 130 years of existence and launches new fragrance Bvlgari Man In Black. The scent ...

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Can Can by Paris Hilton

Can Can by Paris HiltonWomen Edp Can Can is a feminine, sophisticated sensual fragrance with an edge by house of Paris Hilton. The fragrance is i ...

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Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Tester Perfume

Paco Rabanne Pour Homme By Paco RabanneMen Edt TesterPaco Rabanne Pour Homme is a a virile and seductive fragrance. Paco Rabanne was launched in 1973 ...

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Inside Iris: An Olfactory Deconstruction

Iris, or orris, is many things. It’s well-known as the most expensive natural ingredient in the perfumer’s pallet, making it one of the mo ...

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Monday scent of the day 3/27

Another weekend gone! If it’s any consolation, it’s International whisk(e)y day. What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in Galop ...

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House of Cherry Bomb Revolution ~ new perfumes

Indie line House of Cherry Bomb has launched Revolution Perfume, comprising two limited edition fragrances for the exhibition Midnight Mass at BLAM G ...

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Bvlgari The Aqva Pocket Spray Collection

Bvlgari The Aqva Pocket Spray CollectionMen Edt Set A collection of top selling Aqva series for men collection set. Exclusively from house of Bvl ...

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Issey Miyake Nuit d?Issey Tester Perfume

Nuit d?Issey by Issey MiyakeMen Edt TesterNuit d'Issey is a men's fragrance by Issey Miyake. The scent was launched in 2014. It belongs to the same c ...

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Ralph Lauren Polo Tester Perfume

Polo by Ralph LaurenMen Edt TesterOriginally launched in 1978, Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette classified as a sharp, woody, arid fragrance. The op ...

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Lacoste Pour Femme Legere ~ new perfume

Lacoste has launched Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum Légère, a new flanker to 2003’s Lacoste Pour Femme… Read the rest of this article ...

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By Kilian Black Phantom ~ new fragrance

French niche line By Kilian will launch Black Phantom – Memento Mori, a new unisex fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Lazy weekend poll ~ Aretha Franklin?s birthday 2017

The Queen of Soul is 75 today! (And yes, she has announced she will retire, but not until she finishes that album with Stevie Wonder.) Our poll, for ...

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Perfumes for an Italian Spring

We usually go to Italy in the early fall around our anniversary, because that's where the Blond and I have spent our honeymoon. Three years ago we wen ...

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Valentino Uomo Acqua ~ new fragrance

Valentino will launch Valentino Uomo Acqua, a new fragrance for men. Uomo Acqua is a flanker to 2014’s Valentino Uomo, and follows 2016’s ...

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Jo Malone Blue Hyacinth and Leather & Artemisia ~ fragrance

Jo Malone recently launched its springtime limited edition collection, The Bloomsbury Set. Once again, the collection has an appropriately English th ...

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Friday scent of the day 3/24

(PSA: the swapmeet is open through Tuesday ? there are still lots of goodies up for swap, plus some unclaimed freebies!) It’s Friday, and it ...

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Memo Eau de Memo ~ new fragrance

French niche line Memo will launch Eau de Memo, a new fragrance celebrating the brand’s 10th anniversary… Read the rest of this article & ...

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Top 10 Spring Fragrances 2017

1946: French writer Colette went to Switzerland, where she would undergo treatment for severe and painful arthritis. She was delighted to find that t ...

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Armani Code Special Blend Tester Perfume

Armani Code Special Blend by Giorgio ArmaniMen Edt Tester Giorgio Armani has launched Armani Code Special Blend September 2015. Armani Code Speci ...

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Cartier Baiser Fou ~ perfume review

I like perfumer Mathilde Laurent, but we are not besties. I am pretty sure she first came to my attention in relation to her 2003 version of Shalimar ...

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Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 & Escentric 04 ~ new fragran

Niche line Escentric Molecules line will launch their fourth fragrance duo. Molecule 04 and Escentric 04 focus on Givaudan’s sandalwood molecul ...

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Thursday scent of the day 3/23

Happy Almost-Friday! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in Kerosene Unforsaken, perfect for a way-too-cold spring day. Reminder: on 3/24, ...

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The Art and Olfaction Awards ~ 2017 finalists

The Institute for Art and Olfaction has announced the finalists for their fourth annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on ...

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DSquared2 He Wood Cologne ~ new fragrance

DSquared2 will launch He Wood Cologne, a new flanker to their debut fragrance, 2007’s He Wood. He Wood Cologne celebrates He Wood’s 10th ...

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Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj

Pink Friday by Nicki MinajWomen Edp Nicki Minaj Pink Friday is an intoxicating floral musk. It was launched in September 2012. The scent is an in ...

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Mont Blanc Femme Individuelle Tester Perfume

Femme Individuelle by Mont BlancWomen Edt Tester Femme Individuelle is extremely sexy fragrance and was created by house of Mont Blanc in 2004. A ...

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On Escentual: Five Fragrance Articles for #NationalFragrance

As you may have noticed, National Fragrance Day is everywhere today! It’s a day dedicated to the importance of smell and fragrance. To celebrate ...

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Download Fume Chat Episode 12: The Battle of the Bertrands N

It’s battle day and in yet another epic duel, Thomas & Nick are feuding fragrances from one of the greatest living perfumers, or as Thomas&# ...

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Wednesday scent of the day 3/22

Happy Hump Day, happy World Water Day and a very happy birthday to Mr. William Shatner! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in good old L& ...

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Nina Ricci Les Gourmandises de Nina ~ new perfume

Nina Ricci has launched Les Gourmandises de Nina, a new fragrance for women. Les Gourmandises de Nina is a limited edition flanker to the 2006 versio ...

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Bvlgari Omnia & AQVA Iconic Miniature Collection Set

Bvlgari Omnia & AQVA Iconic Miniature CollectionUnisex Edt SetReflecting the brand?s commitment to excellence, this new Bvlgari seven piece minia ...

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Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture Tester Perfume

Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture by Elie SaabWomen Edt Tester Be immersed in a new facet of Elie Saab femininity the Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Cou ...

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#ScentMemories for National Fragrance Day

Today is National Fragrance Day and to promote the importance of our sense of smell, The Fragrance Foundation are encouraging everyone to share their ...

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5 Perfumes for: Happiness & Good Cheer

That?s a presumptuous title, isn?t it" Why should I know what perfume will lift your mood" I don?t, so here?s a list of five perfumes that ...

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Tuesday scent of the day 3/21

It’s World Poetry Day and National Fragrance Day! What fragrance are you wearing (and what poem are you reading)" My fragrance: Monocle + ...

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Harlem Bloom & Do Not Disturb ~ new fragr

Niche line Vilhelm Parfumerie has launched two new fragrances, Harlem Bloom and Do Not Disturb… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Versace Miniature Collection for Women

Versace Miniature Collection Women Edt Set The Versace Miniatures Collection makes an elegant gift for someone you cherish and admire. Three diff ...

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Ralph by Ralph Lauren Tester Perfume

Ralph by Ralph LaurenWomen Edt TesterRalph by Ralph Lauren is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Ralph was launched in 2000. Ralph Lauren Ralph cap ...

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Mont Blanc Emblem Perfume Set

Emblem by Mont BlancMen Edt SetFrom the World renowned luxury brand comes a fragrance for the man who is refined but powerful, with strong presence a ...

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GUCCI Guilty Pour Homme Platinum Tester Perfume

GUCCI Guilty Pour Homme Platinum by GUCCIMen Edt Tester Introducing GUCCI Guilty Homme Platinum Edition, a covetable token created for modern da ...

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Mon Thoughts on Mon Guerlain

Love it or hate it, it’s impossible to ignore Mon Guerlain and unless you’ve been hiding under a (rather fragrant) rock for the last month ...

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Clean Eau Fraiche ~ new fragrances

Clean has launched the Clean Eau Fraiche collection, with six new fragrances… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Monday scent of the day 3/20

It is Monday, yes, but it’s also the International Day of Happiness! What fragrance is (hopefully) making you happy today" I’m quite ...

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Clive Christian Noble VIII Rococo Magnolia ~ new fragrance

Luxury niche line Clive Christian has launched Noble VIII Rococo Magnolia, a new perfume for women… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Salvador Dali Sunrise in Cadaques ~ new perfume

Parfums Salvador Dali has launched Sunrise in Cadaquès, a new fresh floriental fragrance for women… Read the rest of this article » ...

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Versace Travel Collection For Men Miniature Set

Versace Travel Collection For Men Miniature SetMen Set Perfect for the sophisticated modern men who love traveling or for gift giving. This exclu ...

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Violets for (Almost) Spring: Nomenclature Lumen_esce & Agust

Niche line Nomenclature “celebrates design in perfume chemistry by showcasing today?s most inspiring, exclusive molecules.” The Nomenclat ...

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The swapmeet, episode 10

The swapmeet (episode 10) is open for business. PLEASE read the instructions! (Because then I can stop deleting all the replies that shouldn’t ...

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, mid March 2017

Happy birthday to Dana Elaine Owens aka Queen Latifah! We’re celebrating the occasion with a slice of cake, a spritz of Queen and our standard ...

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BOSS Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum by Hugo Boss

BOSS Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum by Hugo BossMen Edp BOSS Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum represents a new, more refined and masculine facet of t ...

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On Escentual: Givenchy Live Irrésistible Délicieuse

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Délicieuse. The brand new scent, reviewed. On Escentual. Clicky here to read. Disclaimer Image and sample via Escentua ...

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Tadashi Shoji Eau de Rose ~ fragrance review

I have to admit that I didn’t recognize Tadashi Shoji’s name when I read the press release for his first fragrance release. After a quick ...

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Friday scent of the day 3/17

Saint Patrick’s Day! (It’s also World Sleep Day. Do get some sleep.) Our community project for today: wear a perfume by Rodrigo Flores-Rou ...

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Hilde Soliani Hot Milk & Il Tempo delle Mele ~ new fragrance

Italian niche line Hilde Soliani has launched two new gourmand fragrances, Hot Milk and Il Tempo delle Mele… Read the rest of this article &raq ...

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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Miniature Perfume

Light Blue pour Homme Dolce & GabbanaMen Edt MiniatureLight Blue pour Homme  is a contemporary charmer fragrance by house of Dolce & Gab ...

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Eternity for Men Intense by Calvin Klein

Eternity for Men Intense by Calvin KleinMen Edt Eternity for Men Intense rediscovers and deepens the passion that sparked the epic love story at ...

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The Candy Perfume Boy Picks Up Two Awards at the 2017 Jasmin

Well, well, well, yesterday was quite the day! As you may have read the Jasmine Awards were held yesterday at BAFTA and I am completely thrilled to t ...

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Lancaster Eau de Soin ~ new fragrance

European skin and suncare brand Lancaster has launched Eau de Soin, the brand’s yearly limited edition summer fragrance… Read the rest of ...

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New & upcoming perfume books for 2017

New and upcoming perfume books for 2017: The Art of Flavor: Practices and Principles for Creating Delicious Food by Mandy Aftel and Daniel Patterson, ...

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Kai Rose ~ new perfume

Kai by Gaye Straza will launch Kai Rose, a new fragrance for women. Kai Rose is a flanker to the brand’s Kai… Read the rest of this artic ...

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Ted Lapidus Orissima ~ new fragrance

Ted Lapidus has launched Orissima, a new fragrance for women. Orissima celebrates “la Parisienne”… Read the rest of this article &r ...

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Thursday scent of the day 3/16

Happy Almost-Friday! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m wearing Aedes de Venustas Oeillet Bengale, by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. IR ...

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Bunch o? limited edition collector bottles (& some other stu

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is ?spec ...

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GUCCI Rush 2 Tester Perfume

GUCCI Rush 2 By GUCCIWomen Edt Tester GUCCI the Italian fashion brand presents GUCCI Rush 2 after the success of GUCCI Rush. 2 also means do ...

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Versace Blue Jeans Tester Perfume

Versace Blue Jeans By VersaceMen Edt TesterLaunched by the design house of Gianni Versace in 1994, blue jeans is classified as a sharp, oriental, woo ...

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La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Petales by Guerlain

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Petales by GuerlainWomen Edt La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Petales is a gorgeous creation by Guerlain. This scent was ...