Fragrantica Perfumes

Habanera by Arte Profumi: The Perfect Autumn Fragrance

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:14:02 -0700

Habanera is a Cuban dance, rhythmically close to tango, performed by multiple couples at once, similar to a contra dance. I only learned this recently. Before I started wearing Habanera by Arte Profumi, I never thought about the origin of the word Habanera, nor did I associate it with Havana, the capital of Cuba. The only Habanera I knew was from Bizet’s opera Carmen — the most famous aria of the...
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Matthieu Blazy’s First Fragrances for Bottega Veneta: A Tribute to Venice

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:42:18 -0700

The Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta, widely celebrated for its refined craftsmanship and iconic accessories, has taken a bold new step in the world of perfumery under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, with the launch of a new collection of five fragrances, Blazy offers a unique olfactory experience rooted in Bottega Veneta’s rich Italian heritage and the spirit of Venice, a city that...
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Atelier Materi launches the Extrait de Parfum trio of Néroli Hasbaya, Burgundy Oud, and Ambre Papier

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:36:46 -0700

Atelier Materi launched a line of Extraits de Parfum (30% concentration). Three rich oriental floral (Néroli Hasbaya inspired by Lebanon), woody (Burgundy Oud with oud and blackcurrant), and balsamic (Ambre Papier with Siam benzoin) compositions inspired by precious materials, beautiful historic destinations, and traditions were introduced in a modern orchestration. Néroli Hasbaya A gourmand an...
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Renegades Geza: A Sulphurous Leach Of Battery Acid Corroding Coppers

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:15:02 -0700

Now sitting as a depleted time capsule capturing the restless market machinations of mid-2010s niche, the Renegades trio from Mark Buxton, Bertrand Duchaufour, and Geza Schoen represents three already outlandish auteurs attempting to showcase individuality and creativity to the maximum. Sounds great, but it didn’t work. Not only did the three fragrances (particularly the formulas of Duchafour an...
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Un Bel Amour d'Été Parfum d'Empire: Love and Art

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:24:01 -0700

The renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, a native of the island of Chios, once said in an interview with Paris Match: "We islanders don't seek beaten paths." He was referring to himself and the Cretan Odysseas Elytis, but this famous and often-quoted statement also aptly describes the distinguished perfumer, Corsican Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato of Parfum d'Empire ...
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Furla Armoniosa

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:43:34 -0700

The Italian brand Furla, known for its leather goods, has introduced a new floral-fruity fragrance, Armoniosa. The composition was created by perfumer Alex Lee from Mane. Furla continues to strengthen its presence in the world of perfumery and cosmetics, embodying the brand's values in every product. Armoniosa is the perfect embodiment of a balance between opposites, united in a harmonious compo...
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Thameen Centre Stage: The Scent of Cabaret

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:26:14 -0700

The British perfume brand Thameen has introduced a new unisex fragrance, Centre Stage, as part of The Britologne Collection. It combines floral, woody, and leather notes. The creators, Thameen’s creative director Christopher Chong and DMS-Firmenich perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, drew inspiration from the atmosphere of 1920s cabaret clubs, steeped in decadent luxury and sensuality. Centre Stage 202...
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Dolce Gabbana Velvet Zafferano

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:37:28 -0700

Dolce Gabbana has expanded its luxurious Velvet Collection with the release of Velvet Zafferano, an exotic and modern spicy-tobacco fragrance developed by Takasago perfumer Aurélien Guichard. Velvet Zafferano is dedicated to the king of spices — saffron. This precious spice, with its rich history and symbolism, holds a special place in Italian culture. Velvet Zafferano 2024 Perfumer: Aurélie...
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Whisky, Whiskey and Bourbon

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:40:02 -0700

Whether you prefer whisky, whiskey or bourbon, there is a lot to like about this fragrant theme which can range from sweet and boozy through to peaty and smoky. As such, it makes a wonderful addition to an array of fragrances. From Mugler’s A*Men Pure Malt and Jo Malone’s Whisky and Cedar on the high street, to the more off the beaten track fragrances of Baraonda by Nasomatto and Don by Xerjoff, ...
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The Dandy by Penhaligon's: Unintentionally Spot-On

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:30:02 -0700

I’ve already written about dandyism last year regarding YVRA’s collection: Feel Like a Dandy With Yvra - Part I Feel Like a Dandy With Yvra - Part II And now this theme has emerged again with Penhaligon’s. Judging by the Art Deco design of the bottle and the store’s presentation display, the fragrance takes us back to the 1920s — London’s nightclubs where young gentlemen, survivors of World Wa...
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Hi! Remember Me? Episode 11

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:30:02 -0700

When I write and prepare articles for the vintage fragrances column, one of the most enjoyable and exciting things to do is to find and select illustrations. The most common illustrations for articles are fragrances' advertising posters clipped from magazines; they convey the spirit of the time. It is noticeable by the clothes and age of the models, their hair and makeup; it can be understood by t...
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Dolce Gabbana Velvet Infusion

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:27:40 -0700

Dolce Gabbana has expanded its luxurious Velvet Collection with the release of Velvet Infusion, a fresh and modern citrus-tea fragrance developed by Mane perfumer Alex Lee. Velvet Infusion 2024 Perfumer: Alex Lee Top notes: Italian mandarin, bergamot, pink pepper Middle note: black tea Base notes: cedarwood, mate In a seamless blend of nature’s finest elements, Velvet Infusion captures the ...
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Cherry Cherry by Mancera

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:27:04 -0700

French niche perfume brand Mancera has launched a new unisex fragrance, Cherry Cherry. The fragrance was previously available exclusively at the brand’s Paris boutique. Cherry has become one of the leading trends in perfumery. Many brands are experimenting with this fruit, interpreting it in gourmand, floral, and spicy ways. In 2016, Mancera released Wild Cherry, preceding the famed Lost Cherry,...
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Tom Ford Soleil Neige Parfum

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:00:58 -0700

The American fashion house Tom Ford has released an intense version of the Soleil Neige (2019) fragrance, Soleil Neige Parfum, inspired by the radiance of the winter sun. The new release is part of the Private Blend collection, which in 2024 has already seen the launch of compositions such as Black Lacquer, Oud Wood Parfum, Neroli Portofino Parfum, and Amber Intrigue. Soleil Neige Parfum 2024...
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Chanel’s Holiday Magic: The Iconic No 5 Gets a Festive Makeover

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:21:52 -0700

This holiday season, Chanel continues to captivate with two limited-edition releases, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your celebrations. No 5 Eau de Parfum: A Veil of Snow-Covered Elegance For the 2024 holiday season, Chanel reimagines the iconic No 5 Eau de Parfum in a breathtakingly delicate and exclusive design. The legendary bottle is cloaked in a soft dusting of snow: a handmad...
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Camel by Zoologist Perfumes Review

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:02 -0700

Perhaps this review should have been written by my colleagues Elena or Beth, who, by their own admission, adore date smells and tastes, and the very idea of dates (one, two, three). I myself have been hesitant to touch my Camel sample just because of the dates; why I associated the picture of the camel only with dried fruits and dates is unclear. But today, I decided to smell it, and found Camel ...
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Upcoming Exhibition: Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:01 -0700

An upcoming exhibition at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham, UK, will see Pre-Raphaelite paintings paired with scents that evoke and/or contextualise the olfactory components and landscapes represented on canvas, allowing viewers an enhanced opportunity to engage with the works in a multisensory way. John Frederick Lewis, Lilium Auratum (1871). Photo: Barber Institute of Fine Arts. C...
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Michele Marin Presents His Personal Fragrances and Lets You Know Him Better

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:02 -0700

One of my favorite moments of this year's Pitti Fragranze was to finally discover the new brand Michele Marin Essenza. Now, we know Michele Marin's work as a perfumer because he has been creating fragrances for the last ten years, formulating amazing fragrances for brands such as Adi Ale Van, Anima Mundi, Extra Virgo, Francesca Dell'Oro, Homoelegans, and Soul Couture, among others. He was also a f...
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Mersal Emirates Pride Perfumes: Fresh Leather

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:12:42 -0700

In 2015, the Arabic brand Emirates Pride Perfumes released three fragrances united by the capital letter M: Meydan, Mystery and Mersal. No, not a Masculine Collection, the fragrances have no official gender reference - although in my opinion, they are masculine enough. Leather, wood and spices on a fresh background - usually worn by men. But what is special - all the fragrances are set not on tra...
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What Are Fragrantica Writers Wearing This Autumn? Bella and Elena

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:14:36 -0700

The cool season of autumn is upon us... In a series of articles by our Fragrantica writers and editors, we explore the fragrances that we plan to wear as the chilly season approaches. Autumn in Greece BY ELENA VOSNAKI Autumn is my favorite season, despite people praising Greek summer as the pinnacle of leisurely "living the life". The weather is still pleasant enough fo...
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Oscar by Zimaya: Sweet. Manly Sweet.

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:18:01 -0700

After a recent review of Chypre-Mousse by Oriza L. Legrand, I got my hands on a fragrance that is diametrically opposite to it, although it is formally part of the same family: green fougères. It craves everyone's attention; it wants to please and appeal to the tastes of everyone around, and it is modern and persistent for the sake of maximum rave reviews. All this is about the new men's fragrance...
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Perfumed Horoscope September 30 - October 6

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:42:02 -0700

The solar eclipse (exactly on October 2nd) brings a new platform into our lives. There is a lot of support to take more drastic measures and come to the most unlikely but truly desired resolutions. This eclipse is happening also close to the Russian president’s birth sun. Our modest prediction involves a hope that the global discomfort around Ukraine can peacefully end, along with all the...
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Review: Shalimar's Jasmine Millésime

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:14:03 -0700

Since 2021, Guerlain has been unveiling a new variation of its legendary Shalimar every autumn. Each year, these editions, conceived as a grand cru, highlight a key ingredient of the Guerlinade. After vanilla (2021), tonka bean(2022), and iris (2023), it's jasmine's turn to sublimate this perfumery icon. Rediscovering Shalimar in a new light has become one of my little after-summer pleasures—a ...
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Fille d'Eve Nina Ricci: Dedication to the Daughters of Eve

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 08:09:02 -0700

In addition to Forbidden Paradise, about which we wrote earlier in the vintage section, the biblical story of Adam and Eve gave us the expression Fille d'Eve, referring to women in general, as heirs of the first woman Eve. But, in the past, it also meant women who unwittingly bring misery to those around them because of their curiosity. A euphemism to replace the word "woman". Jean Patchett for ...
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Virtus Angela Ciampagna: A Masculine Opinion

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:17:02 -0700

Angela Ciampagna's Virtus collection was first presented at Milan's ESXENCE 2023 exhibition as the most expensive collection of the Italian artisanal brand. Expensive both in the literal sense - the price of bottles was up to 600 euros, and in the symbolic sense - the collection, called Virtus (Virtue), was dedicated to the mother of Angela Ciampagna, the perfumer of the brand. And to all the mot...
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Papillion Artisan Perfumes’ Epona : Tribute to the Gods, Horses, Grief, and Healing

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:56:01 -0700

“Horses and their tack have so much history attached to them. I wonder if this could be the reason wearers feel that Epona is like a historic fragrance...” Liz Moores Immortalized in bronze, near the Houses of Parliament in London, Queen Boadicea stands in her chariot, arms outstretched as two horses rise up on their hind legs, charging forth with their front hooves in a near boxing stance. While...
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Glycine by L'Occitane en Provence

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:00:01 -0700

In 2023, L'Occitane en Provence introduced three fragrances inspired by "rare and forgotten flower ingredients" – Barbotine (Golden Button), Mélilot (Sweet Clover extract from Provence), Noble Epine (Hawthorn). In 2024, the brand added delicate fruity floral Wisteria – Glycine – to the collection. "A flowery and airy fragrance inspired by the soft and slightly spicy scent of Wisteria". Berg...
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What Are Fragrantica Writers Wearing This Autumn? Nicola and Dariia

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:14:02 -0700

The cool season of autumn is upon us... In a series of articles by our Fragrantica writers and editors, we explore the fragrances that we plan to wear as the chilly season approaches. Autumn in Moscow, Russia BY DARIA FESSALONIKA This year, my autumn is still sunny, as a smooth continuation of summer. All of September, temperatures were above 20º C., so I was in no hur...
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Dandelion Perfumer H: A Botanical Study of Yellow Blossoms and White Puffs

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:22:03 -0700

Photo: Jamie Stoker for Perfumer H. Wild botanical and horticultural-themed scents are still on trend, as shown by the recent Pitti Fragranze 2024 exhibition. For three days, Stazione Leopolda transformed into a dreamlike garden city. Some brands' booths blossomed with live flowers, while others featured dried flowers and silk arrangements. Kintsugi Perfumes even brought a tiny bonsai tree echo...
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What Are Fragrantica Writers Wearing This Autumn? Julia and John

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:38:24 -0700

The cool season of autumn is upon us... In a series of articles by our Fragrantica writers and editors, we explore the fragrances that we plan to wear as the chilly season approaches. Autumn in New England, USA BY JOHN BIEBEL New England comes alive in autumn. Is that a contradiction? In a way, yes, as the leaves end their growth for the year, and various animals harve...
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New Releases from Pitti Fragranze: Lucky 7

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:51:43 -0700

It's a pleasure to see how Pitti Fragranze is becoming more and more global, with a wide range of countries' perfume brands being showcased, and it’s ability to set the stage for the new niche projects to present themselves comfortably and accessibly. Whilst wandering around the exhibition and hopping from one booth to another, I would like to share some of my findings from the brands spreading ...
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Velvet Inspire | Eudora

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:44:02 -0700

A new oriental floral arrives to expand Eudora's Velvet Collection. Velvet Inspire is the 11th flanker, announced as an ode to feminine strength and the ability to inspire. It is striking and enveloping, designed for strong, confident women. The vibrant sweetness of the pear note paves the way for an enveloping white floral bouquet of jasmine and osmanthus, revealing inspiring beauty and femi...
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Picturing Nea: A Butterfly Gourmand With an Atypical Arabic Accent

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:04:02 -0700

DSdiva 12/31/20 00:19 When evaluating Arab-world impact on global olfactory culture, the totem positions of influence and prestige are usually reserved for smoky-amber integrations of oud, incense, and rose. Lesser explored, but no less pervasive or significant in informing the subconscious aroma cache of Middle Eastern natives is the role played by pastry, coffee, and sugar-sweets such ...
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Glossier Has Released Two New Fragrances: You Rêve and You Doux

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:08:31 -0700

Glossier has unveiled two new additions to its fragrance family: You Rêve and You Doux, arriving seven years after the launch of the original Glossier You. Both scents were created by renowned perfumer Frank Voelkl (DSM-Firmenich), ensuring they share the warm, skin-like base notes of ambroxan and ambrette that fans of the original love. You Rêve, with its sweet gourmand touch, features the not...
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Imaginary Authors Launched Untamable

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:27:45 -0700

With 32 fragrances in our database, we've come to know the Imaginary Authors brand's founder and perfumer, Josh Meyer, as the wildly creative perfume creator who works around the concept of perfumes described as novels credited to an imaginary writer. "Like a good book," it reads on the website, "these scents are meant to inspire you. In these bottles are layered narratives that are sure to gene...
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Jest by Andrea Maack Review

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:58:37 -0700

I make it my mission to hunt out new (or new to me) fragrances when I travel. I enjoy doing this because it allows me to form a new scent memory with the place I have visited, and bringing back a bottle (or two) is a nice, wearable souvenir that will forever remind me of the first time I smelled it. I’ve discussed my fragrant adventures from this year’s trip in my scented holiday article, but I ...
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In-Cosmetics Latin America 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:44:02 -0700

The 10th edition of In-Cosmetics Latin America (2024) is taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 25th and 26th. As a leading event in Latin America, it focuses on raw materials for the beauty and personal care industries, including fine perfumery. Celebrating excellence in raw material innovation, In-Cosmetics Latin America also provides updates on trends and high-quality scientific educa...
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Volcanoes and Arcana: Tiziana and Paolo Terenzi Unveil Two New Collections

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:34:18 -0700

Tireless Tiziana and Paolo Terenzi continue to delight fans of bold Italian perfumery with their creations. This time, they have introduced two new collections for the brands Tiziana Terenzi and V Canto, inspired by powerful natural elements and mystical symbols. Vulcani Сollection by Tiziana Terenzi The Vulcani collection by Tiziana Terenzi is dedicated to volcanoes, whose sheer power has...
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4 Quirky Vanillas for Fall and the Cooler Months Ahead

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:06:02 -0700

For vanilla lovers, and I mean the fragrant kind, of which they're legion, every little formula twist has the potential to make them want to sample and exhaust their repertoire. It's not enough to have dessert-like baking type vanilla fragrances while dark, smoky vanilla perfumes can be too serious and demanding sometimes, so they're on a constant hunt for the best one. The wild card vanillas ar...
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Maison Tahité Vanille de Minuit

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:04:57 -0700

The Italian niche brand Maison Tahité has released a new unisex fragrance, Vanille de Minuit, which has become part of the Vanilla Collection, dedicated to various interpretations of vanilla. The composition was developed by perfumer Marie Duchêne from Givaudan, who has previously created fragrances for brands such as Laboratorio Olfattivo, Nobile 1942, and Le Galion. Vanille de Minuit 2024 Pe...
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Pitti Fragranze 2024: The Young French Brand Racyne and Its Art of Slow Perfumery

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:03:25 -0700

Each edition of Pitti Fragranze strives to cultivate the highest level of olfactory culture for both professionals and perfume enthusiasts. Alongside Esxence, this event sets the trends for the coming years and introduces unusual olfactory profiles and new perfume ingredients. And just as importantly, it brings together people from the industry: designers, perfumers, manufacturers, distributors, ...
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A New Belle by Fragonard – Belle d'Amour

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:52:02 -0700

Fragonard added another Belle fragrance – Belle d'Amour – to its exceptional line Les Fleurs du Parfumeur, which now consists of four Belles, one Beau, and a unisex fragrance Bel Oranger. Belle d'Amour is inspired by Angelica (wild celery), a vegetal musk material with a multifaceted odor profile that includes fresh, aromatic green, sweetish floral, and mildly spicy nuances. "With Belle d'Amour,...
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Umema Launches at the Global Taste Smell Summit

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:20:35 -0700

First reported in its development stage by Patric, the perfume collaboration between MANE perfumer Ugo Charron and anosmia advocate and journalist Emmanuelle Dancourt is now available for all to smell! Titled Umema and based on an umami accord, the 60ml EdP can be found online from Perfumarie and the World Taste Smell Association, as well as at the brick-and-mortar shop of the Museum of Food Dri...
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CoSTUME NATIONAL Sea Thru

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:52:27 -0700

The Italian brand CoSTUME NATIONAL has introduced a new unisex fragrance, Sea Thru, with transparency as its central concept. Perfumer Celine Barel from IFF, known for her work on Squid for Zoologist Perfumes, created a fougère-aquatic composition that reflects both the transparency and the mystery of the ocean depths. Sea Thru CoSTUME NATIONAL 2024 Top notes: grapefruit, bitter orange, lemon M...
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Van De Zotte Focuses on the North of the Netherlands: the Wadden Sea

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:47:02 -0700

After Mills, Polder, and Wild, Dutch house Van De Zotte now introduces their latest fragrance "Wad," a scent revolving around the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is part of the North Sea and the largest continuous system of intertidal sand and silt flats in the world. This area extends from the Dutch Wadden Sea to the German and Danish coasts. It is one of the last remaining large-scale intertidal eco...
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Mohammadreza Kazemian: Niche Perfumes from Iran

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:52:01 -0700

I received samples of Mohammadreza Kazemian's fragrances from a colleague when the Fragrantica team met at ESXENCE 2024. I had been talking about my plans for an article on Iran and my love for the country. Anastasia kindly gave me samples of this niche Iranian brand, and I am very grateful for them. When I was in Iran, I was already interested in perfumery, but I was still shy about my passion,...
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Substitute Scents: Le Labo Santal 33 vs Marks Spencer Warmth

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:04:56 -0700

If you have watched the film Red, White Royal Blue you must have indulged in one of our favorite habits as perfumephiles; noting down which scents appear on the silver screen (and also on the TV-screen), as worn by the heroes and heroines. The character 'Alex' wears Santal 33 by Le Labo in that one, attesting to the fragrance's cult status, which had at one point been so prevalent in New York Ci...
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Old Fashioned By Kilian: A Warm Fragrance for Cold Weather

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:51:39 -0700

I’ve always loved whiskey's smell more than its taste or the warmth after the first sip, though those sensations are certainly pleasant. However, the aroma — warm, smoky, and peaty — always felt cozy and luxurious to me. There was a time when I dreamed of a perfume that smelled like whiskey… But by the time I discovered By Kilian and especially Single Malt By Kilian, I craved something different...
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Mugler’s Fougère Furieuse: Steamy, Steely … Don’t We Know This?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:45:01 -0700

Mugler’s now-discontinued Fougère Furieuse was an interesting fragrance, but maybe for the wrong reasons. With its sappy green edge up front and heavy use of soap-scrubbed musk in the dry down, Fougère Furieuse was close to pushing what a fougère can be before it loses its name. It also jolted your expectations with surprise not promised by its title or tone. At first, yes, a fougère! Then it gets...
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Attar Al Has: 2022 Spring-Summer Collection

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:25:20 -0700

Turkish niche brand Attar Al Has emerged in 2021 with an extensive collection of nine fragrances. In 2022, it was refreshed with the help of French company Robertet: six Summer Collection fragrances were added, created by perfumers Karine Vinchon Spehner and Sidonie Lancesseur. Obviously, the brand was sure that the talented Robertet perfumers, who created fragrances for such successful niche bra...
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