Category: Fragrance Editorials

“Gourmandise” is a French word at the root of it all. Gourmand scents, as they’re known to us, are a quickly growing as one of the most popular perfume types. They’re taking the perfume world by storm with their often described as delicious notes. But what makes a scent gourmand and what are some scents that embody this style?

We’re getting to all that.

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Fragrance are a hidden, but essential accessory to any wardrobe. Your scent leaves a lasting impression, influences mood, and some believe even tells a story. We aren’t entirely sure on that last part, but you get the point: the way you smell matters a whole lot to not only you, but those who surround you. And just like wardrobes evolve with the seasons and occasions, so too should your fragrance.

Hence, we believe in creating a versatile fragrance wardrobe that offers a scent for any situation or climate.

We’ll guide you through the world of fragrances and teach you how to assemble a scented collection that caters to all occasions. There’s a perfect scent for every moment, but do you have quick and easy access to it?

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Serge Lutens isn’t the most well-known perfume house in the world – in fact, they’re far from it. But popularity isn’t the only indicator of fragrance success. Our Serge Luten review explores the majestic and complex world of one of the most unique and legendary perfume houses. We’ll look at a number of handpicked scents, how they were made, and discuss the history and status of the Serge Lutens house.

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If you’ve read our perfume reviews, and we’d be rather offended if you haven’t, then you know we have a nose for scents. Like many perfume reviewers, one must possess a delicate prowess for deciphering the construction of scents. We also frequently discuss perfumers, or “perfume noses,” who create and construct perfumes for major luxury brands. Perfume noses must have almost supernatural scent detection and creativity. Their heightened sense of smell must supercede that of normal noses.

But does that mean its impossible to develop olfactory senses that allow you to critically break down a scent, or further, develop your own? The truth is, developing a discerning nose requires hours of practice. Like anything, the more you do it, the better you’ll get. Sure, some folks are born with a heightened sense of smell, but even they need to practice their smelling art if they desire working in a perfume industry.

But hey, maybe you only want to increase your olfactory senses. Whatever you desire, here’s some tips that can help you achieve a new level of scent superpower.

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Perfume notes are the core competency of a perfume’s construction. Understanding how notes affect a fragrance’s scent, scent over time, and longevity, helps you better…

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The perfume world is quaintly inhabited with an extensive and illustrious history. Iconic fragrances have often set the tone for our culture and evolved the perfume industry as a whole. And for that, as lovers of perfumes and fragrances, we owe them our undivided gratitude. We’ll explore some of history’s most iconic fragrances and in doing so, we’ll guide you to those with fragrance samples if you happen to desire a road to nostalgia.

So sit back, relax, and ready yourself for a stroll down the distinguished history of fragrances.

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No matter how much you spend on a fragrance, you don’t want it to go bad. The longevity of your scent is as equally as important as the longevity of fragrance’s shelf life. While one affects how long the perfume lasts on your skin, the latter influences how well the fragrance rests on your shelf. If your fragrance resides in a way that doesn’t allow for proper preservation, it won’t matter how long the scent lasts on your skin.

This is why storing and preserving your fragrances is of the utmost importance. And likewise, it’s why we’ve created this helpful perfume storage guide.

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Choosing a fragrance that’s right for your personality is the essence of perfume selection. In fact, its an undisputed goal. There are of course other considerations, such as the environment you’re wearing the fragrance within. If you’re at a business event, you may not want the loudest fragrance in the room. But that aside, almost all cases of fragrance selection comes down to wearing what reflects your personality type.

But how do we choose a perfume based on our personality?

Let’s explore.

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