The best brands are those that disrupt the industry in some way, big or small. These brands bring a new perspective to a world that, at times, relies ...
New to the niche fragrance market, éveilleur is an independent brand from Croatia. Its founder, Dajana Juki?, entrusted Olivier Cresp and Nathalie L ...
Diptyque?s holiday collection for 2024 once again features three candles. This year\'s decoration features felt labels by British artist Lucy Sparrow. ...
In the vast universe of perfumery, there are creations that transcend the mere act of perfuming the skin to become authentic artistic expression ...
Bvlgari Pour Femme by BvlgariWomen Edp TesterBvlgari Pour Femme is the ultimate sensual, feminine fragrance. Launched by hose of Bvlgari in 1994 and i ...
What happens when you give two perfumers the same passage of text and ask them to make a […] ...
Autumn is the perfect time to wear a chypre perfume. Something in a chypre’s mossy, musty base echoes leaf mold and feels right at home on days ...
Happy Halloween! It’s also World Savings Day. What fragrance are you wearing" I’m starting off my fougère week with Sarah Jessica P ...
Narciso Rodriguez will launch Santal Musc, a new fragrance for women. Santal Musc is a variation on the original Narciso Rodriguez for Her scent and ...
DKNY My NY by Donna KaranWomen EdpLaunched in August 2014 by house of DKNY, the spritz of DKNY MYNY Eau de Parfum celebrates the energy of New York a ...
Pretty By Elizabeth ArdenWomen EdpLaunched on the market in February 2009 and joins perfume collection by Elizabeth Arden. A feminine fragrance for w ...
I?m always crushing on something scented or other. My nose knows no limits. Candy Crush is where I […] ...
Happy Candy Corn Day! Plus, yes, it’s Monday. What fragrance are you wearing" I’m wearing Dasein Autumn, which is more Red Hots than ...
Escada will launch Sorbetto Rosso, the brand’s limited edition summer fragrance for 2018… Read the rest of this article » ...
The Art of Shaving has launched Bourbon Amber, a new addition to the Cologne Intense collection… Read the rest of this article » ...
CK One Shock For Him By Calvin KleinMen Edt TesterInspired from the most successful fragrance by house of Calvin Klein fragrance CK One, came a new br ...
CK One Shock for Her by Calvin KleinWomen Edt TesterInspired from the most successful fragrance by house of Calvin Klein fragrance CK One, came a new ...
We’re getting ready for Halloween with our standard-issue open thread poll. Talk about anything you like ? the fragrance you?re wearing today, ...
Chloé Absolu de Parfum by ChloéWomen EdpIn celebration of the tenth anniversary of the signature Chloé fragrance, Coty has released a limited editi ...
There are so many fragrance launches each year it?s difficult to write about them all. Speed Sniffs is […] ...
Why are so many fragrances, not to mention entire fragrance lines, inspired by travel or destinations" Fashionista recently posed this question, ...
Happy World Day for Audiovisual Heritage! It’s also Guessing Game Friday. Our community project for today: describe your perfume to us, OR, giv ...
(Quick PSA: I am on the road today and heading to a place with very limited internet access. I’ll be slow to answer comments or questions all w ...
Obsessed For Men by Calvin KleinMen EdtThe scent of desire. Calvin Klein Obsessed is the irresistible fragrance for men date night with your partner. ...
Boss In Motion By Hugo BossMen Edt TesterBOSS In Motion is made up of a blend of sweet and spicy oils with fresh woody notes. In the top notes, brigh ...
Highlights from the Narciso Rodriguez fragrance collection. On Escentual this week. Clicky here to read. Disclaimer Image via […] ...
“He had received a mysterious invitation to Venice just a few days after that unforgettable night. He was wondering what this was all about, t ...
Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also Pumpkin Day. What fragrance are you wearing" The house is venerable, but the Eau is modern, and named for t ...
French niche line Frédéric Malle has launched Sale Gosse, a new fragrance for children… Read the rest of this article » ...
Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovi? has launched Black Nomad, a new limited edition fragrance for men… Read the rest of this article &raqu ...
First Instinct for Men By Abercrombie & FitchMen EdtFirst Instinct is as intriguing as it is addictive. Launched in 2016, it is the first fragranc ...
When I heard that historic candlemaker Cire Trudon was to launch its very own line of perfumes I […] ...
Aura is the latest pillar from Thierry Mugler (I know, I know, it’s Mugler now, not Thierry Mugler, but my brain is not quite ready to make the ...
Hey, it’s Hump Day! Plus, World Pasta Day and Pablo Picasso’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing" Can you guess my fragrance f ...
L?Occitane has launched Joyeuses Fêtes, a new limited edition holiday fragrance, and Terre de Lumière L’Eau, a flanker to 2016’s Terre d ...
By now we all know my thoughts on the House of MUGLER. I am and always will be, […] ...
Marie (not her real name) is a 44-year-old history professor in Virginia, married, and a mom of two boys, aged nine and five. So far, she sounds like ...
It’s Tuesday, and it’s United Nations Day. What fragrance are you wearing" I’m wearing Thierry Mugler Aura. Review coming up t ...
Indie brand Imaginary Authors has launched O, Unknown!. Like the other fragrances in the line, it was inspired by an imaginary book by an imaginary a ...
Cheap & Chic by MoschinoWomen EdtThis is a feminine and warm bouquet with dominating rose and violet notes. Top notes include the freshness of wat ...
The Game by DavidoffMen Edt TesterThe Game was launched fragrance house of Davidoff in 2013. It represent a fragrance influenced by the thrill and pa ...
Lady Emblem Elixir by Mont Blanc Women EdpEmblem fragrance collection welcomes a new edition for women with Lady Emblem Elixir evolving the class ...
I?m always crushing on something scented or other. My nose knows no limits. Candy Crush is where I […] ...
Moschino will launch Gold Fresh Couture, a new flanker to 2015’s Fresh Couture. Gold Fresh Couture follows Pink Fresh Couture, which debuted ea ...
Luckyscent is celebrating their 15th anniversary with a special collection from Andy Tauer’s Tauerville, including a reissue of Hyacinth and a ...
Another Monday, plus Boston Cream Pie Day. It’s also Mole Day, which has to do with chemistry and is more science than I can understand on a Mo ...
Artist Andrea Maack has launched Birch, a new unisex fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...
Light Blue Eau Intense Eau de Parfum by Dolce & GabbanaWomen Edp TesterLight Blue Eau Intense Eau de Parfum was launched 16 years after the Light ...
Obsessed For Women by Calvin KleinWomen Edp TesterLaunched in 2017, Obsessed for Women evokes memory through scent. Mixing memory and desire, mas ...
Indie natural perfumer Ayala Moriel has launched Inbar, a new oriental amber fragrance inspired by the Mediterranean garrigue… Read the rest of ...
More scent-related advent calendars for 2017 ? see part 1 if you missed it. And don’t forget, most advent calendars sell out early! If you know ...
Issey Miyake has introduced L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Or Encens. The new fragrance for men is a flanker to 1994?s L?Eau d?Issey Pour Homme ...
Diptyque has introduced their Holiday 2017 candle collection. This year’s trio was decorated by artist Philippe Baudelocque and inspired by the ...
PSA: the splitmeet is open until tomorrow morning! Meantime, we're marking Carrie Fisher's birthday (may she RIP) with another open thread poll. Tal ...
L'eau Majeure D'Issey Pour Homme by Issey MiyakeMen EdtL?eau Majeure D?Issey is an evocative new fragrance by Issey Miyake inspired by water as a masc ...
Beautiful, autumnal ambers. On Escentual now. Clicky here to read. Disclaimer Image via Escentual. I write for Escentual […] ...
Drawing by Kris KuksiThere is a strong and deep flavor of classic European vintage perfume inspiration in Une Robe de Zibeline (Sable Coat) as it carr ...
British niche line Ormonde Jayne has launched One.5, a new fragrance for women. One.5 is a followup to 2016’s One… Read the rest of this ...
Les Parfums de Rosine is a perfume line that generally “works” for me. It’s like an olfactory version of a favorite musical artist: ...
Floral Street is the new UK-based niche line of Michelle Feeney. They debut with eight youth-oriented fragrances developed by perfumer Jérôme Epine ...
Niche line Frapin will launch two new fragrances, Laskarina and The Isle Of Man, later this month… Read the rest of this article » ...
Happy Reeking Havoc Friday! Our community project for today: in honor of Holly (who is frequently reeking havoc), wear as many perfume samples at onc ...
Beauty brand Glossier will launch their debut fragrance, Glossier You… Read the rest of this article » ...
Jeanne Lanvin My Sin by LanvinWomen Edp TesterJeanne Lanvin My Sin perfume for Women by Lanvin was introduced in 2017. The fragrance offers a var ...
Doesn’t time fly" French niche brand By Kilian is celebrating their 10th anniversary already! It only feels like […] ...
I’m a Francophile when it comes to candles. Cire Trudon is part of my Candle Triumvirate; Astier de Villatte and Diptyque make up the others. ( ...
Happy Almost-Friday! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in Diptyque Oyedo, which is just about enough havoc on its own. Reminder: 10/20 w ...
I?m always crushing on something scented or other. My nose knows no limits. Candy Crush is where I […] ...
Thymes has launched Vanilla Blanc, a new gourmand fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...
tl;dr a decent middle of the road vanilla. If you wanted a good illustration of the muddy distinction between niche and mainstream perfumery, you cou ...
Happy Hump Day, and happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day! What fragrance are you wearing" I seem to be doing an iris week. Today, Prada Infusion ...
Marina Serale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena of Eau d’Italie have launched Tuberose in Blue, a new fragrance under the Altaia brand name… ...
Desire Extreme by Alfred DunhillMen EdtDunhill Desire Red Extreme, is the fifth and most recent addition to the range since its launched in 2000. The ...
We’re officially in quarter four of 2017 and what a year it has been. By my count there […] ...
Could 2017 be the year of the deconstructed tuberose" With Twilly d’Hermès, Naomi Goodsir Nuit de Bakélite, and, now, Amouage Figment Wo ...
PSA: the splitmeet is still open! Meantime, it’s Tuesday and it’s Wear Something Gaudy Day. What fragrance are you wearing" I’ ...
There are so many fragrance launches each year it?s difficult to write about them all. Speed Sniffs is […] ...
It’s Monday again. Rise and shine, and happy World Food Day! What fragrance are you wearing" I’m in Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d ...
Jennifer Aniston will launch Chapter One, a new fragrance for women, this month… Read the rest of this article » ...
Versace has launched Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue, the feminine counterpart to 2016’s Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue… Read the rest of th ...
Obsessed For Men by Calvin KleinMen Edt TesterThe scent of desire. Calvin Klein Obsessed is the irresistible fragrance for men date night with your pa ...
Good Girl by Carolina HerreraWomen Edp Miniature?It?s So Good to Be Bad? is the tagline for Carolina Herrera new scent, Good Girl. It was launched in ...
Moschino Miniature Collection PerfumeWomen Edt SetA collection of Moschino most sought after women fragrance. This fantastic exclusive collection is a ...
Essence Oud by FerrariMen EdpEssence Oud is a new conceptualized fragrance by Ferraris distinct lifestyle that has made its appearance on the market.& ...
Tauer Perfumes has launched Attar AT, a new unisex fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...
With the usual apologies for holiday creep, I’m starting our yearly roundup of advent calendars now, since they tend to launch early and then se ...
The splitmeet (episode 8) is open for business. PLEASE read the instructions! For people who would like to chat in addition to, or instead of, splitt ...
We’ve done the 6 word review, now let’s try a (traditional) twitter review. Pick a favorite fall fragrance, and write a review that doesn ...
I Love Love by MoschinoWomen Edt MiniatureI Love Love Moschino, Enticing and fun. It is for women that love life. It was introduce to market in 2004 b ...
Black Bold Eau de Parfum by Kenneth ColeMen EdpInspired by the boldness of New York life, Black Bold is a daring fragrance that pushes the boundaries ...
Hypnôse by LancômeWomen EdpThe hypnotizing fragrance. Hypnose was launched in 2005. An ethereal, cloudlike scent featuring notes of passion flower a ...
So you may have guessed from my little Shawn Mendes Signature review a week or so ago that […] ...
French niche line Phaedon has launched Ilanguara, a new woody floriental fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...
It’s Friday the 13th. Our very lucky community project for today: wear a fragrance by Aurélien Guichard or Jean Guichard, if you have one. Wha ...
Canadian indie line Zoologist will launch Camel, a new unisex woody oriental fragrance… Read the rest of this article » ...
Guilty Intense Pour Homme by GUCCIMen EdtGUCCI Guilty Pour Homme is back more powerful than before with GUCCI Guilty Intense ...
Nectar Love Eau de Parfum by DKNYWomen EdpFall in love with the undeniable beauty of the Nectar Love Eau de Parfum, an oriental gourmand fragrance for ...
Ferrari Black by FerrariMen EdtFerrari Black was launched in 1999. A sensual fragrance of woody and fruity flavours. Its inspires fascination and desi ...
My review of Sexy Ruby by Michael Kors. On Escentual now. Clicky here to read. Disclaimer Sample via […] ...
Reviews of two recent mainstream designer fragrances: Jason Wu Eau de Parfum and Ralph Lauren Woman. Do comment if you’ve tried either, or if yo ...
Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also Pulled Pork Day, and UN Spanish Language Day. And a quick PSA: the splitmeet is coming up on Saturday! What frag ...
Demeter has launched Crème Anglaise and Wisteria, the latest additions to their Fragrance Library… Read the rest of this article » ...
Kelly Calèche Eau de Parfum by HermèsWomen EdpWith a name expressing the encounter of two Hermès emblems: Kelly, the leather handbag, and calèche, ...
I do a lot of walking throughout the year. There’s something restorative about simply putting one foot in […] ...
