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Thameen Centre Stage: The Scent of Cabaret
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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...
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Matthieu Blazy?s First Fragrances for Bottega Veneta: A Tribute to Venice
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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...
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Renegades Geza: A Sulphurous Leach Of Battery Acid Corroding Coppers
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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...
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Furla Armoniosa
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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...
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Habanera by Arte Profumi: The Perfect Autumn Fragrance
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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...
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Dolce Gabbana Velvet Zafferano
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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 ?...
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Atelier Materi launches the Extrait de Parfum trio of Néroli Hasbaya, Burgundy Oud, and Ambre Papie...
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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...
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Un Bel Amour d'Été Parfum d'Empire: Love and Art
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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...
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Chanel?s Holiday Magic: The Iconic No 5 Gets a Festive Makeover
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This holiday season, Chanel continues to captivate with two limited-edition releases, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your celebrations. Â No 5 Eau de Parfum: A Veil of Snow-Covered Elegance
For the 2024 holiday season, Chanel...
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The Dandy by Penhaligon's: Unintentionally Spot-On
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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...
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Dolce Gabbana Velvet Infusion
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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,...
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Tom Ford Soleil Neige Parfum
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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...
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Whisky, Whiskey and Bourbon
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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...
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Hi! Remember Me" Episode 11
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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\'Â advertising posters clipped...
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Cherry Cherry by Mancera
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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...
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Mersal Emirates Pride Perfumes: Fresh Leather
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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...
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Camel by Zoologist Perfumes Review
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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...
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Michele Marin Presents His Personal Fragrances and Lets You Know Him Better
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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...
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Upcoming Exhibition: Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites
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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...
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Oscar by Zimaya: Sweet. Manly Sweet.
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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...
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What Are Fragrantica Writers Wearing This Autumn" Bella and Elena
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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...
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Perfumed Horoscope September 30 - October 6
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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...
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Glycine by L'Occitane en Provence
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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...
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Fille d'Eve Nina Ricci: Dedication to the Daughters of Eve
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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...
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Papillion Artisan Perfumes? Epona : Tribute to the Gods, Horses, Grief, and Healing
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?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...
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