Essential Parfums Orange x Santal: Light, Breezy, Fresh
It\'s funny sometimes how the designation "niche perfumery" nowadays can mean so many different things. It can even mean accessible (inst...
15-12-2018 18:53
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Scents of Scotland: Alexander McQueen, Child of the Unseelie
When I heard somewhere in 2010 that Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, I hardly noticed the news. It took me a trip to Edinburgh to understand...
15-12-2018 18:53
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Abercrombie Fitch First Instinct Sheer
Abercrombie Fitch (Inter Parfums) launched the First Instinct Collection with a masculine aromatic-fougere scent in 2016, followed by its femini...
15-12-2018 18:53
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Or Noir: Pascal Morabito's First Perfume
The first Pascal Morabito perfume was created for women, a side road this jewelry brand chose for a reason; everyone knows that jewelry and perfum...
15-12-2018 18:53
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BedeauX Chouette and Hibou: Smelling the Night
In 2017, when self-taught Amanda Beadle came up with her first fragrance called Chienoir, she didn\'t expect to become the winner of the Art Olfact...
14-12-2018 18:55
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Rake Ruin Beaufort London: Gin and Smoked Wood
My Florentine meeting with Leo Crabtree, the owner of Beaufort London, started not with perfumery. There was a big black bottle with a silver label...
14-12-2018 18:55
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The Wartime Adventures of Chanel's Perfumes: From Collaborat
Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971), known by the sobriquet, Coco, from her cabaret singing days, was a prickly character who truly captured the collective...
14-12-2018 18:55
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Lamborghini Urus
INTERTRADE GROUP presents the new fragrance for the Automobili Lamborghini collection, and it\'s ready to race! It is inspired by prestigious car ma...
13-12-2018 18:53
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Calvin Klein Eternity Flame
In January 2019, CALVIN KLEIN will launch the new duo for the Eternity line. Eternity Flame fragrances for women and men represent "a passionate...
13-12-2018 18:53
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The House of Robertet: 200 Years of Passion for Nature
The house of Robertet, society of composition and production (*) of natural materials, has been located in Grasse for 200 years. It\'s a house with ...
13-12-2018 18:53
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Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom Moonlight Magic
Before New Year\'s holiday, Jill Stuart presents a limited edition of JILL STUART CRYSTAL BLOOM MOONLIGHT MAGIC in a blue bottle crowned with a Swar...
12-12-2018 18:53
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L'Occitane En Provence Collection Rose Eau Parfumee
The Collection Rose Eau Parfumee by L\'Occitane en Provence is designed for hair and body use, following and complementing the latest Rose Eau ...
12-12-2018 18:53
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Jo Malone London Bronze Wood Leather Cologne Intense
The Cologne Intense collection of Jo Malone London will soon include a new fragrance, BRONZE WOOD LEATHER, in mid-January 2019, which will seduce...
11-12-2018 18:53
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Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir
Dedicated to the brilliance, sensuality and perfume excellence that governs the Middle East, the new edition of Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir celebrates ...
11-12-2018 18:53
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Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Hair Mist
The fragrance Mon Paris by the Yves Saint Laurent house was introduced to the market in 2016 as a new "pillar" in the perfume collection...
11-12-2018 18:53
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Giorgio Armani - Emporio Armani In Love With You Stronger
Armani (L\'Oréal) launches two new fragrances of the Emporio Armani line at the beginning of 2019. In Love With You and Stronger With You Intensely ...
11-12-2018 18:53
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Je Reviens Worth: I'll return!
Charles Worth is considered the father of haute couture. As the first couturier, he created dresses for empresses, queens, czarinas, and princesses...
11-12-2018 18:53
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Naughty or Nice: What is It For You"
It\'s that time of the year again. When the contemplation of looking back at the year\'s deeds leaves one with a special taste in the mouth. Was it ...
10-12-2018 18:55
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Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Limited Edition 2018
Salvatore Ferragamo again favors the color red for their holiday edition, launching a new collector\'s bottle to celebrate the holidays in 2018. A...
10-12-2018 18:55
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Perfumed Horoscope December 10 - December 16
You may have picked up a little gold chest from the ocean floor last week, and this week you can take that treasure to the next level. We are look...
10-12-2018 18:55
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Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Diamant Blanc
The LA NUIT TRÉSOR collection from Lancôme includes the following editions: the original La Nuit Trésor Eau de Parfum from 2015, La Nuit Trésor Care...
09-12-2018 18:53
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Bro-culture in Fragrance and How it has Broadened the Field
There are many subcultures within fragrance, such as vintage collectors, niche enthusiasts, Guerlain-only worshippers (where you can substitute Gue...
09-12-2018 18:53
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The Strangers New Perfume Collection: LGBTIQ series
The new LGBTIQ series by Strangers Perfumerie consisting of 5 fragrances is launched now on its official website. The new fragrances were created b...
09-12-2018 18:53
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Mylène Demongeot: Perfumes from Her Secret Cabinets
Mylène Demongeot has been keen on perfumery throughout her life. However, her first fragrance of choice fully demonstrated Mylène\'s willful perso...
09-12-2018 18:53
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Tom Ford Beau de Jour Costa Azzurra Acqua
At the end of 2018/beginning of 2019, Tom Ford launches two new fragrances of the exclusive Private Blend collection: Beau de Jour, as part of the li...
09-12-2018 18:53
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Siordia Parfums: Bakst and Frida
At the Intercharm 2018 exhibition, there were several new Russian indie-perfumers. They were sharing tables, helping each other, not quarreling. Th...
08-12-2018 18:53
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Viktor Rolf Magic Collection Salty Flower
"AS BEAUTY MAGICIANS, WE CREATE FRAGRANCE ILLUSIONS." ViktorRolf The exclusive Magic Collection from the fashion house of Viktor Rolf is ...
08-12-2018 18:53
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Brand New: The App Olfaplay by Guerlain, Soon Also in Englis
Two days ago, on the fifth of December 2018, the French house of Guerlain unveiled at its Champs-Elysees address the novelty "Olfaplay", ...
08-12-2018 18:53
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The Inspiration Behind Love Tuberose by Amouage
A presentation for the new fragrance Love Tuberose by Amouage was held in Moscow. As usual, Christopher Chong, the creative director at Amouage who ...
08-12-2018 18:53
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Back for Good: Gravel Cologne
Some fragrances just won\'t let us go, even if they have gone and disappeared from the market. Recently, the Fragrantica editorial team celebrated...
07-12-2018 18:53
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House of Linnic: A Line of Five Natural Fragrances
House of Linnic is a Florida based brand founded by entrepreneur Lindsay-Nicole, offering a collection of conveniently sized unisex fragrances and li...
06-12-2018 18:54
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Ormonde Man: The First Masculine Ormonde Jayne Perfume
I remember what a disappointment it was for me when I learned that Ormonde Jayne perfumes were not actually created by Linda Pilkington, the owner ...
06-12-2018 18:54
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Mushrooms: The Quiet Hunt
\'What drills through the earth, leaving there the root, birthing itself, masked by its cap"" - this is a Russian children\'s riddle fr...
06-12-2018 18:54
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Charming Miniatures: Holiday Offer 2018
It is the time of the year when we are occupied with sharing the joy with our friends and loving ones. Sometimes our search can be fun, but fin...
06-12-2018 18:54
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Lancome La Nuit Tresor L'Eau de Parfum (Limited Holiday Edit
In celebration of the holidays, Lancome recently introduced La Vie Est Belle Sparkling Christmas Edition, the limited edition of the popular La Vie ...
06-12-2018 18:54
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Atelier Cologne Launches Their Newest Cologne Absolue: Pacif
Atelier Cologne was launched in 2009 and has become famous in the perfume community for its innovative idea of combining the light, citrusy character...
05-12-2018 18:54
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Lalique Satine Crystal Extrait de Parfum
Inspired by the sensuality of satin covering and touching the female body, Lalique launched the sexy gourmand but not overly sweet Satine in 2013, i...
05-12-2018 18:54
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Meeting Atelier Oblique
The German perfume house Atelier Oblique started its perfume mission in Berlin with the creation of its Perfume Alphabet scented candles collect...
05-12-2018 18:54
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Penhaligon's Roaring Radcliff: The Lion's Share
The collection of fragrances called "Portraits" was released by the British house of Penhaligon?s in 2016 in order to emphasize the aristo...
04-12-2018 18:54
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Chopard Rose de Caroline
During the last TFWA perfume show in Cannes held in October 2018, in an apartment of the Majestic Barriere hotel, Chopard Parfums presented the jo...
04-12-2018 18:54
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Perfumed Horoscope December 3 - December 9
This week the Master of All Waters - Neptune - is conjoined by the fierce warrior Mars. We are more eager to see what is behind the horizon, but n...
03-12-2018 18:55
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Kanebo Milano Collection 2019
KANEBO is a Japanese company known for its cosmetics, make-up, and face and body care products. Kanebo launched in 1991, and its first and only pr...
03-12-2018 18:55
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Elie Tahari Eau de Parfum
The New York based fashion house of Elie Tahari, in partnership with TPR Holdings (which earlier presented the new fragrance for Badgley Mischka), p...
03-12-2018 18:55
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Bihaku and OneMore: New Perfumes by Francesca dell?Oro
Two new fragrances by the Italian niche brand Francesca Dell\'Oro were presented at the Pitti Fragranze 2018 exhibition. The new Bihaku and OneMore...
03-12-2018 18:55
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Mauboussin Homme: The First Masculine Fragrance
Do you know the French perfume house Mauboussin" Do you think that the brand started as jewellery brand" Yes, you\'re right. The jewelry ...
03-12-2018 18:55
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Viktor Rolf Magic Collection: Tricked You!
The failed magician waves his wand And in an instant the laughter\'s gone Hardly anybody will be surprised by an exclusive \'niche\' collection ...
02-12-2018 18:53
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Krasnaya Moskva: The Life of a Legend
People tend to begin telling the history of the perfume Krasnaya Moskva (\'Red Moscow\') with mentioning \'Empress\' Favorite Bouquet, a fragrance c...
01-12-2018 18:53
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Amouage The Library Collection Opus XI
AMOUAGE is launching a new fragrance within THE LIBRARY COLLECTION inspired by the Orient, which is announced as a "dynamic composition and a ...
01-12-2018 18:53
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Ladurée - Les Merveilleuses Ladurée Eau de Toilette
The luxurious Parisian pastry shop Ladurée, founded in 1862, is today best known for its macaroon sweets. In 2013, it presented its makeup and cosmet...
01-12-2018 18:53
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Essence Fall Back To Nature
The German cosmetics line Essence has presented a new autumn collection named FALL BACK TO NATURE that includes the same-named Eau de Toilette, a hi...
30-11-2018 18:53
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Aftelier Alchemy: The Reimagined Elements
The first fragrance for perfume house Aftelier was Alchemy - a solid perfume that explored a number of simultaneous facets: The notion of alchemy a...
30-11-2018 18:53
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Parfums Ciro: Back to the Future
It is no secret that many perfume brands are using their history to come across as an old and respected brand. Some brands did actually exist in th...
30-11-2018 18:53
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On the Right to Change One's Mind: Scented Escapades in the
Have you ever had a fragrance turn from hate to love, for you" Sure you have. We all have. We just don\'t admit it as much, especially when ot...
30-11-2018 18:53
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Smelling the Wilderness with Bravanariz
One of the things that bring me joy in perfumery is to see projects that go beyond just making a nice-smelling fragrance and venture into olfactor...
30-11-2018 18:53
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People and Cats
Out of all animals that have ever been domesticated, the cat is the most self-sufficient and headstrong. It is also the most mysterious one. There...
29-11-2018 18:53
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Fiddah Collection by Kajal: Five Silver Perfumes
The perfume house Kajal Paris presented its first masculine perfume collection, Fiddah, in September at Pitti Fragranze 2016. I managed to get acq...
29-11-2018 18:53
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Spotlight on Natural Perfumehouse Skylar
Cat Chen, the founder of the hypoallergenic fragrance company Skylar, founded the house after having her daughter, which made her more aware of what...
29-11-2018 18:53
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Sarah Baker Perfumes - Jungle Jezebel by Miguel Matos
The London-based niche perfume house of Sarah Baker, known for small-batch fragrances that pride themselves on really being art, announces a new per...
28-11-2018 18:54
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The Perfume Revival Project: An Interview With Michel Gutsat
We covered the story of the Le Jardin Retrouvé Vintage Formula Revival Project earlier this year. First, Michel Gutsatz, the son of former Roure Be...
28-11-2018 18:54
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Maison Rebatchi Review
Maison Rebatchi was first presented at the Pitti Fragranze 2018 exhibition and our French colleague Sophie wrote the first short overview of the i...
27-11-2018 18:54
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Salvador Dali Haute Parfumerie Fabulous Tian Shan
"Salvador Dalí, one of the greatest artists in the modern History of Art, was intensely Mediterranean and deeply impregnated by the Medite...
27-11-2018 18:54
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Huda Kattan Launches the KAYALI Perfume Line
Huda Kattan, an American makeup artist, a beauty blogger and entrepreneur who launched her blog Huda Beauty in 2010, become an true influencer in t...
27-11-2018 18:54
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New Edition From St. Clair Scents; Created by a Famous Butte
Diane St. Clair is a dairy farmer in Orwell, Vermont, who about two decades ago founded her creamery called Animal Farm, where she specialized in tur...
27-11-2018 18:54
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More Perfumes From the Provence Region: Isnard
Among the perfumery tourist attractions of Grasse, another history-rooted perfume house, Isnard, has been added to the row of famous houses known a...
27-11-2018 18:54
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The Seven Women of Antonio Croce
Antonio Croce is an Italian high-fashion designer who has a talent and passion for contemporary looks that depend on materials of the best quality,...
26-11-2018 18:54
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Ex Nihilo Brompton Immortals
Conceptually combining heritage and innovation, Parisian niche perfume house Ex Nihilo launches a new exclusive edition for the UK\'s Harrods - Bromp...
26-11-2018 18:54
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Lilac Accord in Perfumery
The lilac (Lat. Syrínga) is a genus of flowering woody plants that belongs to the olive family (Lat. Oleaceae). It has about 10 wild varieties whic...
25-11-2018 18:53
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Moresque Midnight London (Harrods Exclusive)
In addition to the new Secret Collection, which includes five fragrances presented in November 2018 (Alma Pure, Jasminisha, Seta, Soul Batik and Uba...
25-11-2018 18:53
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Tom Ford Private Blend Collection Coffret
TOM FORD Underwear Collection The new offering from the Tom Ford Private Blend collection comes out in late November 2018 in the form of a set ideal ...
25-11-2018 18:53
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Perfumed Horoscope November 26 - December 2
This could be easily the best week of the year when measured by positive astrological influence (Sun and Jupiter aligned with Jupiter.) It is also...
25-11-2018 18:53
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A New Perfume Line: Hersip Fashion House with Nathalie Feist
Last Wednesday, the Japanese brand Hersip was launched at La Place, the new temporary place centered around art and perfume which is nestled in the...
24-11-2018 18:53
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Best in Show: Amber (2018)
A very common note in fragrance, amber is most often used in the context of an "oriental accord." Amber is warm, cozy, rich, and luscious ...
24-11-2018 18:53
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Holiday Joy 2018: Ornament Style
Each year when autumn starts, perfume brands begin to present numerous special editions and gift sets specially designed for the holidays. This year...
23-11-2018 18:54
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Now in Stores: I Feel Happy in Jo Malone's Honeysuckle Dav
One of the most difficult parts of being a professional fragrance writer is keeping up with all the newest releases, with last year\'s total surpass...
23-11-2018 18:54
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Smells and Fragrances of Thanksgiving
Those of us who live and work in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving today, a holiday that always falls on a Thursday, and because of its timin...
22-11-2018 18:54
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Roger Gallet Extraits de Cologne: Rose Mignonnerie Magno
The Roger Gallet collection of Extraits de Cologne was presented in 2017 with five fragrances (Cassis Frénésie, Néroli Facétie, Thé Fantasie, Tubére...
22-11-2018 18:54
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Tabacora Parfums: New Chariot of Love
I understand that this sounds somewhat unauthentic, but the Polish brand Tabacora Parfums does make great oriental oil-based fragrances, and calls ...
22-11-2018 18:54
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New Perfume Collection by Yanina Yakusheva: Idol Gallery
We first met Yanina Yakusheva and her scents in Dubai, and this year I was surprised to learn that she had completely changed all of her fragrances...
22-11-2018 18:54
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AmberChris: A Perfume Tribute to Chris Georgio
Fragrance video reviewer Josh Thibodeaux (Scentsence) and Perfumer Christi Meshell (of House of Matriarch) worked together to create a limited edit...
21-11-2018 18:53
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Bond No 9 Le Parfum du Salon, A Harrods Exclusive
In addition to the novelties that refresh the Bond No 9 collection this season, it\'s worth mentioning the limited edition that Bond No 9 develop...
21-11-2018 18:53
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Perfume Bottle Design Contest: Bottle Your Creativity!
Just like every year, the International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) is currently promoting its bottle design contest. This is an exciting way...
21-11-2018 18:53
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The Fourth Collection by Areej Le Dore
Areej Le Dore, the Thai perfume brand founded by Russian Adam, has released its fourth limited collection of fragrances. We have written about Adam...
21-11-2018 18:53
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Agent Provocateur Fatale Orchid
Agent Provocateur, a British lingerie retailer founded in 1994 in London?s Soho, combines a cheeky sense of humor, classical pieces, contemporary and...
21-11-2018 18:53
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The Scent of Jasmine is Stronger: Jasmine in Perfumery
Of strawberries and of bananas The creamy scent of jasmine speaks. Igor Severyanin "There are no perfumes without jasmine." That old ...
20-11-2018 18:53
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Zara In Pink: Frosted Cream, Fizzy Pink, Tempting Rose
Recently, we have included many of the new male fragrances from the Zara perfume collection in our encyclopedia, and now I want to focus on the ne...
20-11-2018 18:53
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Interview: Sonja Ciccateri About Her Brand Mille Centum Parf
Marco Sonja Ciccateri, Mille Centum Parfums.
MILLE CENTUM PARFUMS is a relatively new perfume house founded in 2016 in Sweden and officially ...
20-11-2018 18:53
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Tiger Spirit: Âme Fauve Hayari Parfums
At Esxence 2018 in Milan, French perfume house Hayari presented its new Origines collection. Immediately after the exhibition, our colleague Sandr...
20-11-2018 18:53
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Lucid Dream and Love Crime: The New Ex Idolo Perfumes
Ex Idolo, the perfume brand from London that became famous with its debut perfume Thirty Three, based on 33-years old oud oil and Chinese rose, is ...
20-11-2018 18:53
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First Fragrances: Armani Femme by Giorgio Armani (1982)
One of the first perfumes that I donned on my juvenile person and came to absolutely love, earning lots of compliments in the process and assuming ...
19-11-2018 18:53
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Perfumed Horoscope November 19 - November 25
This past weekend, did you observe some uncommon reality twitches, especially related to communication" The news has probably spread, Mercury...
19-11-2018 18:53
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Platinum, But Not Egoiste: Fougère Platine by Tom Ford
The Tom Ford Private Collection was completed in 2018 with some modern gourmand perfumes (Fucking Fabulous, Lost Cherry, Vanille Fatale) and two pe...
19-11-2018 18:53
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A Chypre of the XXI Century: Chypre 21 James Heeley
The Englishman in Paris, designer James Heeley, could not stay away without getting infected with the perfumery fever. His first fragrance, Menthe...
18-11-2018 18:53
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Chanel 1957: Les Exclusifs de Chanel new perfume
On November 15, 2018, Les Exclusifs de Chanel perfume collection had a new addition by introducing its latest, 1957 Chanel. The fragrance is presen...
18-11-2018 18:53
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Ralph Lauren Saffron: New addition to The Luxury Collection
Saffron is the latest addition to the Luxury Collection by Ralph Lauren, launched in 2018. The line was introduced in 2016 with 10 fragrances. As ...
18-11-2018 18:53
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Pekji: An Indie Brand From Istanbul
"More people worship the rising than the setting sun." -Pompey The Great A perfume aficionado from Istanbul, and illustrator and graphi...
18-11-2018 18:53
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The Debut of House of Gray
Elizabeth Rose has moved deeper and deeper into perfume over the past years, and dreamed for a long while about creating her own perfume house, off...
18-11-2018 18:53
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Officina delle Essenze Oud Gourmand
Italian niche perfume house Officina delle Essenze launches a new oriental perfume Oud Gourmand in late 2018. Oud Gourmand is conceived as a scent o...
18-11-2018 18:53
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The New Chapter of Gucci Guilty Perfume
Gucci Guilty came out in 2010 and was followed by Gucci Guilty Pour Homme in 2011. In the meantime, Coty took over the Gucci perfumes license, and A...
17-11-2018 18:53
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Victorinox Swiss Army Steel
An aquatic, refreshing and very modern masculine edition arrives from the house VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY under the name STEEL, reflecting the stre...
16-11-2018 18:53
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Xerjoff Shooting Stars Uden Overdose
UDEN OVERDOSE is my personal favorite from all the novelties that Xerjoff presented in Cannes. And there were six of them, not including the ex...
16-11-2018 18:53
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