With a steady stream of fragrances passing under my nose each month, it’s not often that one makes me stop and take notice. Rarer still is a collection where every scent feels as surprising and compelling as the last. For me, the fragrances of Marc-Antoine Barrois are exactly that. London Store Paris Store It’s easy, [...]
Being the fragrance enthusiast that I am, I’m always on the lookout for travel destinations that tie in with the world of scent. You could say I’m the original fragrance wanderluster. One such place I recently discovered is the enchanting Secret Walled Garden, nestled in the picturesque Wye Valley in the south of Wales. It [...]
In the ever-evolving world of fragrance, trends come and go as quickly as the changing seasons. One day, the spotlight is on a celebrity-endorsed scent or a viral TikTok sensation, and the next, something entirely different takes centre stage. As a fragrance blogger, I’m, of course, very much involved in this whirlwind of new releases, [...]
This year has been an absolute whirlwind for the fragrance side of my blog, so much so that I haven’t had a chance to update my pages since my visit to Esxence in March. With so much to share, I thought now would be the perfect time to give you a rundown of my fragrance-filled [...]
Atelier des Ors has always been a preferred brand of mine, captivating me with its stunning cut glass bottles and refined perfumes infused with 24k gold flakes. Established in 2015 by Jean-Philippe Clermont, Atelier des Ors is known for its poetic approach to perfumery, aiming to preserve the essence of French haute perfumerie. During a [...]
Believe it or not, I hadn’t explored the Italian brand THoO before, but I was very familiar with their beautifully distinctive artistic bottles. Previously known as The House of Oud, I had refrained from trying their fragrances, perhaps due to my overuse of Oud scents. However, their creations now transcend the world of Oud revealing [...]
I am incredibly excited to have been selected as a finalist for the Rising Star category at the Jasmine Awards by Fragrance Foundation UK 💫 The Scented Letter Article I am grateful to The Perfume Society for allowing me to express my fragrance journey in their publication, The Scented Letter and On The Scent Podcast [...]
If I could sum up my favourite moments of 2023, entering the olfactory realm of ScentXplore would be high up on my list. Situated in the vibrant heart of Chelsea, New York City, this exhilarating international niche perfumer convention proved to be a delightful escapade for myself and fragrance enthusiasts around the world. Launched in [...]
David Benedek, the founder of BDK Parfums, has been immersed in the world of perfume since childhood. Born in Paris in 1989, he grew up surrounded by the universe of perfumery, as his grandparents' store specialised in the sales of luxury fragrances. From a young age, he learned about the history of perfumery and cultivated [...]
Described as ‘Perfume with Poetry,’ Atelier Des Ors was created by Jean-Philippe Clermont and launched in 2015. This exclusive fragrance house sought to create a range that captured the true heritage of French Haute Parfumerie, one which uses only the finest and most beautiful raw materials. Along with perfumer Marie Salamagne, they have built up [...]
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