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.
It’s barely there, oddly addictive, and unexpectedly elegant. Years ago, I was absolutely fixated on Bath, a fragrance from Bobbi Brown. It was clean in a soapy but uniquely familiar way. It also lasted on the skin the entire day.…
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Emerging from the wicked winter feels good, doesn’t it? In New England, Spring is officially here and I’m ready to make some self-care switches for the season. And since nothing is more tempting than a good sale, this post highlights…
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The Maker Libertine is better than most designer fragrances I own. For years, many of my favorite fragrances came from fresh. So when the founders of the brand launched a perfume edit inspired by years of travel, and their more…
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This isn’t your typical citrus. Mont Suisse 67 is colder, greener, and knows its worth. One self-care step that has become truly selfless during the pandemic is to wear fragrance. Rarely out and about, personal scent has become just that,…
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Francis Kurkdjian had three words in mind when creating his latest fragrance L’Homme à la Rose: fresh, masculine, rose. A symbol of femininity, rose is considered to be the most popular flower in the world. It also has impressive adaptive…
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A few weeks ago, I listened to Jo Malone on an episode of NPR’s How I Built This with Guy Raz podcast. Already a fan of the now Lauder-owned Jo Malone London brand, and a major Pomelo fragrance groupie from…
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2025 Update: Sadly, Jo Malone discontinued this incredible scent. Sadly, since this scent is no longer available, I encourage you to check out my following posts: Jo Malone has been a constant in my life for almost two decades. Back…
View PostThis year, Jo Malone London has expanded its Spring Blossom Collection with two limited edition cologne ancillaries -- Yuja and Waterlily. Making a comeback, and part of the same range, are Osmanthus Blossom and Silk
It’s not often you hear someone say they love winter. Well, I am that guy. And it’s not because my midsection looks so much more forgiving under 3 layers of clothes. There is an array of scents that come through…
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