I’m sure you’ve noticed the growing number of niche perfume houses popping up left and right, but are you aware that these niche perfume brands are being snapped up at an almost equally rapid pace by the big fragrance houses? Who the actual owners of your favorite niche perfume brand isn’t something that’s widely publicized. … Read more
Ever had the experience of either really loving or hating a fragrance but not being able to put into words the reason(s) why? The ability to accurately describe what our nose is telling our brain doesn’t come easily to most of us. You don’t need the nose of a bloodhound or the training … Read more
I know this topic is a little dry but I wanted to clear up any confusion that some of you may have regarding perfume bottle sizes. Perfumes are sold in a variety of bottle sizes which indicate the volume of fluid in the bottle, decant or vial of scent. They are typically measured in milliliters … Read more
I know I’m late but I’m finally ready to think about the best fall perfumes 2017. As usual I’ve been in mourning for the passing of summer and have refused until now to acknowledge that autumn has arrived. The New York weather has been fueling my denial; in fact today it’s in the mid- … Read more
Perfume reformulations? Yes it’s a thing and it’s been going on left and right for a very long time. Have you ever purchased a bottle of one of your favorite perfumes only to discover that it smells completely different than you remembered? Your mind goes anywhere from suspicion (Is it a knock-off???) to disappointment (This … Read more
When I first heard the term “flanker” I remember scratching my head. What in the heck is a perfume flanker? The only other time I’d heard the term used was in football for wide receiver. In the world of fragrance, a flanker is the term used to describe a perfume released as a sequel to … Read more