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.
If your New Year’s resolutions included finding a new signature scent, well, that was just silly. The Commodity Goods Cocktail Kit launched at Sephora this week, however, so at least you have an achievable February goal. With countless options to…
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Delivering a punch of urban edge to old world heritage, the latest collaboration between Guerlain and the graffiti artist JonOne is daring, unexpected, and beyond stunning. Known for some of the most iconic formulas on the market, the French Perfume…
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Technically low maintenance yet annoyingly particular, guys often become the holiday shopping roadblock. I KNOW! Luckily, I’m a guy who lives with a guy who is surrounded by product. I’m asked ‘do I need it?’ and ‘will he use it?’…
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Bespoke by default, the UK’s Molton Brown serves modern sophistication realness with an unexpected twist on luxury. Studded with fragrance options that cover timeless classics, seasonal comebacks, and new launches, these unique aromatics take pampering yourself or scenting the home…
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The cold temperatures and four PM sunsets thrill me very little each Fall, but at the same time, it’s exciting to embrace my full on candle obsession this time of year. A few months ago, a generous delivery of IIUVO…
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After twenty one years of creating some of the most iconic scents of the day, this fall Jo Malone MBE has released Red Truffle 21 under the epic venture that is JO LOVES. Completely unexpected and truly one-of-a-kind, this dare…
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Unique and unexpected, the new limited edition scents from L’OCCITANE combine a passion for fragrance with impressive culinary elements from traditional French pastries. Decadently delicious, Pamplemousse Rhubarbe and Jasmin Immortelle Neroli are the latest launches, inspired by the friendship between…
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Inspired by my July Travel Favorites post from a few weeks ago, I have decided to share a round-up of all the winners from the entire summer! Covering face and hair with a side of fragrance, these formulas have been…
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