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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

?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...

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),...

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...