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.
File this one under, ‘How to Be Parisian.’ L’OCCITANE has just announced the launch of their first-ever beauty sampling box, renewing hope for the ubiquitous trend everywhere. L’OcciBox is filled with tried, true, iconic, and new travel size goodness by…
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The La Mer Candle is here, filling a rather particular void in the luxury segment of the beauty industry. My initial reaction was definitely ‘umm, random…?,’ but I couldn’t ignore its debut. I sent a quick text and secured some newness in…
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“Full of it” might just be the most apt way to describe life eau de parfum from fresh. Life, that is. This vibrant and bright scent hit stores out a year ago but only recently became part of my fragrance…
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Every year, like clockwork, I crave the scent of cranberry whether it’s a candle or a lip balm when November rolls around. I don’t mind the freezing weather when I can be indoors surrounded by seasonal scents from The Body…
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JO LOVES launched a new scent last week and as stalkerish as it may sound, I happened to be in London the day after its debut. Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme is the latest addition to Jo Malone’s niche…
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The new L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Revitalizing Roll-On may be just a third of an ounce, but it has made an enormous impression on me. Including the pocket size vial of this essential oil blend when leaving the house will likely increase…
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Is this *THE* BYREDO scent to try? Depending on the season, you can’t help but favor certain scents over others. Gypsy Water makes for a very rare fragrance that wears well on me only during colder months. This BYREDO creation…
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The TOM FORD skincare range for men boldly projects the aesthetic of his fashion empire. Almost a year old, it includes the Intensive Purifying Mud Mask, one of my favorite weekly treatments. Since today is Mr. Ford’s birthday, I am…
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