The subtle scent that somehow does the most. When it comes to fragrance, I gravitate toward subtle yet intriguing. Does that make me picky? Maybe. But subtlety isn’t easy—especially when you still want to make an impression. The beauty of…
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Seasonal rules? Toss them. These cold weather perfumes are unexpectedly some of the best summer fragrances I’ve worn this year. For decades, the fragrance world seemed to operate under a rigid set of seasonal rules. Scents were divided into daytime…
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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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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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Here are three thoughts that I promise will come together. Now, watch me connect the dots: I recently purchased the newly launched diptyque scented patches. They’re the absolute worst. At first glance, diptyque ‘Le Patch’ sounded cute. Afterall, I really…
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As one who naturally gravitates to clean, green, clean, crisp notes, I have relied on pure grace as a fragrance constant for almost fifteen years. This year’s seasonal launch of pure grace endless summer elevates the iconic ‘fresh out of…
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This summer, I’ve paired down my fragrance wardrobe to focus on everyday scents that evoke an effortlessly casual vibe. With four new staples in rotation, I am stepping away from my usual green and zesty notes and venturing towards slightly…
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Having expanded globally, vertically and horizontally, it’s safe to say that Commodity has grown af. Cheeky assessment aside, their fragrance game is so strong– the latest additions elevate their original concept to a new territory. The beauty landscape of luxury.…
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