The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro Book Review

A collage of the cover of The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro, a pair of red lips, and a custer of paperwhite flowers.

Can anyone write a perfume-related book that is remotely happy for once?Alright, this one is happy in places. [...]

Under the Lemon Tree Eau de Toilette by Maison Martin Margiela Review

A collage of Under the Lemon Tree by Maison Martin Margiela and its notes, including lime, petitgrain, cedar, spices and tea.

On first smelling this, I had the same exact realization as that time in high school when I got really sick after [...]

Twilly Eau Ginger Eau de Parfum by Hermès Review

A collage of Twilly Eau Ginger perfume by Hermes and its notes, including peony, ginger, and cedar.

I am finding Hermès' Twilly Eau Ginger quite difficult to describe.Not because it's complex: quite the [...]

Devil’s Nightcap Eau de Parfum by Lush Review

A collage of Devil's Nightcap by Lush and its notes, including oakmoss, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, oak, and clary sage.

This fragrance reminds me of a particular William Wordsworth sonnet, "The World Is Too Much With Us":The world [...]

The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister Book Review

A collage of the cover of The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister, a rolled up scent paper in a bottle, and a seagull.

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but of course everyone does. Looking at the cover of The Scent Keeper [...]

Eden Juicy Apple | 01 Eau de Parfum by Kayali Review

A collage of Eden Juicy Apple Eau de Parfum by Kayali and its notes, including apple, berries, oakmoss, and ambroxan.

"I slithered here from Eden, just to sniff outside your door" Hozier, probablyAh, the apple of Eden, that [...]

Scented Horoscopes: July 2022

A circular diagram depicting the twelve zodiac signs, their symbols, and associated animals.

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, the 4th of July sales are in full swing, it's emotional Cancer season, [...]

Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette by Hermès Review

A collage of Un Jardin Sur Le Nil by Hermes and its notes, including mango, lotus, iris, amber, orange, carrot, and hyacinth.

Here is an example of an exquisitely original, complex, and fascinating scent that is still pretty and fresh [...]

Ask Sophie: My Boyfriend Doesn’t Like My Signature Scent

A collage of Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, a pile of sugar cubes, and a vanilla flower.

Dear Sophie,For almost two years now, I've worn Guerlain's Mitsouko Eau de Parfum almost every day. I simply [...]

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