Back in my very early days (as in, first job out of college), I worked in the marketing department at Jo Malone London. Not to brag, but I know how a fragrance gets built, named, and sold. That is exactly why I judge it differently.
Fragrance is all about first impressions, but longevity is key. And with the category booming, it can feel like anything goes. It doesn’t. Creativity does not always equal talent.
This is where I review all of it: niche houses, designer favorites, colognes, and home scents.
Looking for a warm-weather signature? Start with the summer fragrances I actually wear.
Curious about a big house’s lineup? Read 10 Balenciaga fragrances and the one I walked out with.
As a self-proclaimed beauty enthusiast, I am not very adventurous when it comes to fragrance. You could say I’m a creature of habit. When I find a favorite, I usually stick with it for at least a decade. Diptyque Eau…
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Fresh Air, But Make It Fragrance Spring is the season of airing things out, swapping wool for linen, and rethinking what you actually want to smell like when the sun’s out. This lineup is for the fresh-air chasers, the spritz-happy…
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Because D.S. & Durga made this odd scent oddly brilliant. D.S. & Durga debuts Brown Flowers Eau de Parfum today, and if you’re picturing the “Florals… for spring? Groundbreaking.” line from The Devil Wears Prada, yeah, no. This is a…
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Growing up in Poland, the concept of Christmas stockings was completely foreign to me. It was something I only saw in American movies and sitcoms. Instead, we celebrated Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th, waking up to find little surprises…
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A year after the release of its first Deluxe Box Set, DS & Durga is back, kicking off spooky season in style with a special launch. The brand-new Murder Mystery Set is as charming as its predecessor but serves up…
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Similar to making some skincare switches when the weather gets cooler, my fragrance wardrobe undergoes a significant shift in winter months. I gravitate toward richer and more comforting scents, especially on any day in which we hit single digits. Since…
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When I think of beauty collaborations, two categories come to mind: those meant to happen and those I didn’t see coming. The surprises are always fun, especially when an idea is quite a reach. So, when Susanne Kaufmann and BYREDO…
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This time of year, the abundance of ready-to-gift holiday exclusives can make one’s head spin. It‘s also rare for any single seasonal limited edition to stand out. Enter the D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set, which seems to be doing…
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