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.
Helping solve any Father’s Day gift dilemma, L’OCCITANE launches the brand new Cedrat men’s grooming range today! Driven by a unique zesty blend inspired by one of the first Mediterranean citrus finds, this latest collection includes a fragrance along with…
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Clever and intriguing, the Commodity fragrances sound almost too puzzling to ignore. With scents like Gold, Rain and Book, this new to Sephora brand had me at ‘libations’. Strongly believing in the power of cocktailing (AGREED!), the line up of…
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Missing the launch of the Diptyque skincare range last year is officially one of my most devastating beauty casualties. This weekend, I caught up with the rest of the world and welcomed Multi-Use Exfoliating Clay for the Face to my…
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Since green is still an abstract concept where I live, a delivery of the Fuji Green Tea collection from The Body Shop is a perfect way to ‘push the season’. Crisp, clean, and exceptionally fresh, the fragrance of this latest…
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Because nothing creates a sense of urgency like a limited edition fragrance release, each Jo Malone London seasonal offering is beyond irresistible. While a new Blue Skies & Blossoms trio has just appeared on department store shelves, last month’s Rock the…
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Known for their exquisite scents, the Jo Malone London brand includes luxurious bath and body formulas that complete the bespoke experience. Shifting away from fragrance and concentrating on treatment, the Vitamin E range consists of some of the most elegant…
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Original by Anja Rubik joined the world of fragrance launching in Poland last November. Now, that’s original! This Eau de Parfum debut by the Polish-born supermodel made my holiday wishlist, sounding just unisex enough in its composition. After stints as…
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Sadly, Florabotanica has been discontinued. Read about the 10 new Balenciaga perfume launches including the return of iconic Le Dix in my latest post here. It’s rare for me to go crazy over a fragrance launched by a major fashion…
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