LancĂ´me has launched Absolue Les Parfums, a new collection of 11 rose perfumes dedicated to the rose centifolia grown at LancĂ´me\'s horticultural site in Grasse, Le Domaine de la Rose. The fragrances are 1001 Roses, 6 AM Rose, Hell Of A Rose,...
Jean Paul Gaultier will launch Le Beau Paradise Garden (a flanker to 2019\'s Le Beau, which was a flanker to 1995?s Le Mâle) and La Belle Paradise Garden (a flanker to 2019\'s La Belle, which was a flanker to 1993\'s Classique)...
Philosophy has launched Summer Grace Glowing Sunset, a new solar fruity floral perfume for women. Summer Grace Glowing Sunset is a flanker to 2011\'s Summer Grace...
Gucci added the fourth fragrance to its Gucci Gorgeous Flora line, Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum in a pale yellow bottle reminiscent of vanilla flower and vanilla cream.
Main notes: ozonic notes, vanilla orchid flower, vanilla
The...
Narciso Rodriguez will launch Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc, a new fragrance for men, in January. For Him Vetiver Musc is a flanker to 2007\'s Narciso Rodriguez For Him...
The fragrance world has lost an important contributor:Â creative director and educator Alessandro Brun of Masque Milano and Milano Fragranze. Alessandro has been a fixture in niche perfumery since the launch of Masque Mlano in 2010. He created the...
Ultra Male by Jean Paul GaultierMen Shower GelUltra Mâle was launched in summer 2015. It is a masculine, intense, seductive and at the same time delicate. It supposedly built on contrasts notes and is a spicier version of the original Le Mâle....
Gucci will launch Flora Gorgeous Orchid, a new fragrance for women. Flora Gorgeous Orchid is a flanker to 2009?s Gucci Flora. The last in the series was 2023\'s Flora Gorgeous Magnolia...
I’ve always been drawn to narcissus, a spring blossom with an autumnal soul. The narcissus poeticus typically used in perfumery is a delicate blossom of gauzy white petals surrounding a small orange crown in the center. At first sniff, it...
 This is not the first marmalade-inspired fragrance that Jo Malone London has launched. However, it is extremely interesting because it is dedicated to Paddington\'s favorite treat and the great British tradition of marmalade-making. Â
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 After the white and black collections, ACCENDIS launched the GOLDS line, which with the first two creations is oriented towards the gourmand olfactory direction.  "Gold, as the guiding thread, adds an element of eternity, further...
A citrus-hating, gourmand-weary perfume journalist gets humbled by the last type of scent he ever would have guessed? I?m exceedingly fond of the Italian perfume style. In the 13th Century, Venice was a huge trading port during the Spice Trade,...
Bvlgari Omnia & AQVA Iconic Miniature CollectionUnisex Edt SetReflecting the brand?s commitment to excellence, this new Bvlgari seven piece miniaturecollection evokes prestige and elegance.Perfect for gifting purposes. This Exclusive set consist...
FOMOWA Paris is a new niche brand from France founded by three brothers, driven by a shared passion for haute perfumery and famous desserts who have combined their talents to create a collection of the most exotic fragrances. The house was launched...
A permanent addition to the brand?s portfolio of fragrances, the new Mojave Ghost Absolu de Parfum distills the familiar notes of the Eau de Parfum (2014) into a more concentrated and rarefied edition. As part of an ongoing retrospective of...
 The Xerjoff event in Milan revealed sweet secrets from the new launches for 2024 and, as part of the novelty, presented Homme Anniversary, now available on the market. With the newest HOMME ANNIVERSARY, the Italian luxury brand Xerjoff...
Escada will launch Nectar de Costa Rica, the brand\'s 2024 limited edition resort/summer fragrance (the series is now called "Escaping with Escada"). 2023\'s model was Santorini Sunrise...
"Two days ago, on Sunday, the Christian king gave a feast, a most admirable celebration, which I describe to you as follows. The place was named Le Cloux, big and beautiful palace. [?] There must have been four hundred chandeliers so bright...
For the spring/summer season of 2024, Kilian is launching Sunkissed Goddess, the new limited edition from The Narcotics collection of fragrances. Sunkissed Goddess is inspired by beachside life and the intoxicating aroma of Monoï oil and tiare...
In January 2022, actress Courteney Cox (famous for her role as Monica in Friends) launched her homecare brand Homecourt, created because, according to the celebrity, "my home is my sanctuary." Courteney explains on the brand\'s...
Some time ago, Zoran informed me that the discontinued (by rumors which were unconfirmed and not true) Tygar Bvlgari (2016) has suddenly become very popular on Fragrantica. Both by itself and all (!!!!) similar fragrances to it. He was just...
Hermès will introduce Oud Alezan, a new fragrance in the brand\'s luxury Hermessence line, in February. The last in the series was 2022\'s Violette Volynka...
Coach launches the third fragrance for its Coach Dreams line, Coach Dreams Moonlight, inspired by the transformative power of unity and friendship. Coach Dreams Moonlight captures the essence of togetherness.  Coach Dreams Moonlight represents...
Carolina Herrera will introduce Good Girl Blush Elixir, a new fragrance for women. Good Girl Blush Elixir is a flanker to 2023\'s Good Girl Blush, which was a flanker to 2016\'s Good Girl...
Beautiful fragrances can lift your mood. Over the past few months I have been wearing my most opulent perfumes without being concerned that they might become associated with a dark period in my life. I needed colors, texture, and vibrancy, and my...
"Palatine encourages confidence, instilling a feeling of assertiveness, and freedom", ? Parfums de Marly "Palatine takes inspiration from a colorful 18th-century personality to boldly revisit an iconic note: violet petal". ...
Luang Prabang, a town in northern Laos, is a city of magnificent temples and old royal palaces. Although far from undiscovered by tourists, it still has a quaint ambiance and a mellow pace of life. It stretches languidly along the Mekong, glittering...
Amouage created quite a stir at the end of June at the World Perfumery Congress 2024 when it announced a partnership with the DSM-Firmenich composition house to cultivate Omani frankincense from Wadi Dawkah, a topic already discussed by my...
"And as it is the nature of Japanese to always have concern for other people\'s comfort, people opted not to wear scent and to \'bother\' the passengers around them." There is also a lingering sense among older, more conservative...
In the enchanting world of fragrances, where scents weave tales of passion, elegance, and allure, there exists a timeless masterpiece that has transcended the boundaries of time and left an indelible mark on the canvas of perfumery – Memo Honey Cassiope
Saturday is Sherlock Holmes Day and World Goth Day, then Sunday is World Turtle Day. We\'re marking all the occasions with our usual open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like ? the fragrance you?re wearing today, the fragrance that helps...
In collaboration with Hellman\'s Real Mayonnaise, NFL quarterback Will Levis has created a fragrance named Will Levis No.8 "Parfum de Mayonnaise." The number "8" in its name is derived from the number on the jersey he sports...
All the perfumes on my best-of list from ESXENCE 2024 are the ones I want to get my hands on to wear. I wish they were all available at least physically (because easily affordable, they probably won\'t be). If only we could go into a store...
Kayali is celebrating the upcoming vacation and summer season with a new collection called Vacay In A Bottle. This exclusive miniature set invites you to explore four captivating destinations. Â KAYALI VACAY IN A MINIATURE BOTTLE SET INCLUDES: ...
Viktor & Rolf has launched Bonbon Pastel, a new flanker to 2014\'s Bonbon fragrance for women. Bonbon Pastel is reportedly the lightest and freshest in the series so far...
It\'s full-on summer in my part of the world, and this Friday\'s community project is "wear something beachy, or anything you think of as \'a vacation in a bottle,\'" so here I am with two reviews of fragrances that fit this...
It has become a tradition for the historic Romanian brand Miraj to launch a new pair of fragrances every year. In 2022, after almost 50 years of silence, Miraj launched Caramel and Velur, one for her and one for him. These two were inspired by...
These launches speak to fragrance?s growing power as both a revenue stream and a marketing tool. According to data analyst firm Circana, fragrance represents the fastest-growing prestige beauty category this year thus far, with dollar sales up 12%...
Happy Almost-Friday and happy Alien Day! What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m wearing Thierry Mugler Angel Muse, very lightly, by perfumer Quentin Bisch (shown above).
Reminder: 4/27 will be Next Generation Friday...
The house of Dior exclusively re-released its iconic fragrance Diorissimo, created by the visionary Christian Dior in 1956, in a new limited edition for 2024. This numbered re-release was launched to celebrate May 1st. Embracing the cherished...
 Guerlain celebrates the eternal charm of spring with its annual homage to Japan\'s sakura blossoms, through a partnership with the esteemed artisan jeweler, Philippe Ferrandis. This year, the iconic Cherry Blossom Bee Bottle receives a...
The creative minds at Gallagher Fragrances have seen their company expand significantly over the years, now having branched into their second line, the Pearlescent Collection, and a series of Limited Edition fragrances. Dan and Mindy, the...
Sure, I?m in Paris, but I wasn?t planning to buy perfume. I have plenty already. Besides, I?d already bought a pair of sandals and some underthings, and my budget was shot. Then I smelled Le Galion L?Ame Perdue, a chypre that would have been right...
A selection of 2022 fragrances* from indie perfume house Dawn Spencer Hurwitz: Pineapple King, Lili?uokalani, Estancia, Warrior Queen, The Absinthe Drinkers, Vachi, Kale, Odesa and Electric Summer...
Indulge in your sweetest dreams with Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 Eau de Parfum! This new addition to Kayali\'s lineup, launched in late April, offers a sugary, delightful, and tempting experience. It\'s a lighter, more youthful...
This is the first time I can think of that a major brand has discontinued a gendered duo of scents to then combine, remix, and re-release the titular reference as one non-gendered scent. Can you guys think of any other examples" It?s a bit of...
Issey Miyake has launched Nectar d?Issey Première Fleur, a new fragrance for women. Nectar d?Issey Première Fleur is a flanker to 2018\'s L?Eau d?Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum, (now known just as Nectar d\'Issey), which was a flanker to...
Diptyque?s holiday collection for 2024 once again features three candles. This year\'s decoration features felt labels by British artist Lucy Sparrow. Friandise ("The gourmand scent of the Friandise candle within is a mouth-watering delight...
In early 2024, the Spanish brand Crazypills was launched. Manuela Ruiz is the creative force and perfumer behind the new brand. After several years working in the perfume industry, she decided to start her own line of fragrance capsules with four...
CK One by Calvin KleinUnisex Edt TesterCK One become a world phenomenon when it was launch on 1994. It is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This light, relaxed scent is meant to be used lavishly. CK One Eau de Toilette can literally...
MISS AP by Agent ProvocateurWomen EdpLaunched in 2019, this scent comes from the design house of Agent Provocateur. An amber floral fragrance for contemporary women,Ă‚Â the fragrance start with top notes from Ylang-ylang and Pink Pepper. The heart is...
Dolce & Gabbana has introduced Dolce Violet, a new fragrance for women. Dolce Violet is a flanker to 2014\'s Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana, and follows 2022\'s Dolce Lily and 2021\'s Dolce Rose...
Eternity Now For Men by Calvin KleinMen EdtEternity Now For Men is made in collaboration with IFF and was launched by house of Calvin Klein in July 2015. It is an exhilarating first impression that captivates with the unexpected freshness of spicy...
If you?ve spent any time at a mall in America, you know the smell. Not the ?mall? smell ? carpet, floor cleaner, wafts of Yankee Candle, plastic from fake plants, and a distant yet pervasive Food Court aroma ? but a more brilliantly placed smell. ...
Hiram Green Philtre Fragrance: A Captivating Blend of Elegance and Sensuality
Unveiling the Enchantment: Hiram Green Philtre Fragrance
In the realm of luxury fragrances, Hiram Green's Philtre stands as an epitome of sophistication and allure. This
Michael Edwards, the author of Perfume Legends: French feminine fragrances (and the updated version, Perfume Legends II), will publish American Legends: The Evolution of American Fragrances later this year. I have no official details other than an...
Hermetica is a new niche fragrance line that launched in 2018; it offers "a collection of molecular fragrances inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy" and was founded by John and Clara Molloy (the duo behind Memo and FloraĂŻku), who...
Aparatchick ? her blog handle ? has been a Now Smell This reader since the beginning. ?In 2005, I googled ?perfume blog,? and the only one I found was NST,? she says. Twelve years and more than a hundred bottles later, she?s still sampling new...
It\'s Almost-Friday, Let It Go Day and United Nations Public Service Day. Birthdays: Alan Turing, June Carter Cash, Frances McDormand. What fragrance are you wearing"
Unless our flight is cancelled again, it\'s going to be a travel day...
The Total Black Look is a timeless trend that can be characterized as a classic: the all-black outfit looks harmonious on both women and men.Â
"Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy - but...
Kokorico by Jean Paul GaultierMen Edt MiniatureKokorico is a masculine fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier was launched in 2011. This composition meshes manly notes of Virginia cedar and patchouli with fig leaf, cacao and vetiver, producing a mix that...
Unveiling the Charm: Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir
In the realm of fragrances, one name stands out—Carolina Herrera. The brand has consistently delivered olfactory masterpieces, and the Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir is no exception. Let's embark on a journey to dis
At Bridge Farm Group in England?s Lincolnshire County, rows and rows of roses, petunias, and marigolds fill the company?s 60-acre glasshouse. About 90 million such plants will make their way to retailers across the UK?but not all of them will be...
At ESXENCE 2024, Gritti presented two new fragrances: Hysterica and Monica. Hysterica initially assaults the nose with piercing soapy musk reminiscent of pink bubble gum and excessively sweet tuberose-gardenia perfumes. It?s unusual for a...
It\'s rare to love every single fragrance a brand offers but to me everything from Jupilo is always a delight to smell. Despite not being a huge leather fan I even enjoyed the new leathers in the Novità 24 collection, Cuorio and Fine Leather,...
 Following the success of the Base Notes collection, which features six distinct fragrances, and the Top Notes collection with three captivating creations, Sophie Bruneau, the visionary behind the Affinessence brand, proudly presents the latest...
