Vince Camuto EDP was launched in 2011 by designer Vince Camuto, who is otherwise known for his fashion and jewelry creations. It was the designer’s first fragrance created by the perfumer Steve DeMercado. The brands debut scent was followed by numerous flankers including Amora, Fiore, Bella, Bella Notte, Bella Vince, and Ciao. Vince Camuto presents...
From the first spray of Versace Eros Pour Femme EDT (2016), the green floral tempered with a light touch of vanilla brings a smile. Versace Eros Pour Femme has the Versace DNA and is more mainstream and unisex than other house fragrances, such as its scent cousin Versace Versense, and the more popular Versace Yellow...
Scentbird’s innovative subscription boxes connect fragrance lovers with new, luxury perfumes and colognes each month. Let’s dive in and see why they're said to be revolutionizing the fragrance world in this Scentbird review. About the Scentbird Subscription Box Intimidated by the rows of bottles at your local fragrance shop? Overwhelmed by perfume peddlers offering spritzes...
To help you find the absolute best luxury perfume, we asked six industry leaders, including managing directors and founders, to share their top picks. From the versatile and unique Creed Aventus to the unforgettable Jo Malone & timeless Chanel No.5, discover the top six luxury perfumes and their benefits, according to these experts. Luxury Perfume...
When you dab or spritz on your favorite perfume, are you wearing it for yourself or the man in your life? Every woman wants to wear a fragrance that makes her feel beautiful and that others enjoy too. Wearing a fragrance men love makes a woman feel even more attractive. Date night, an anniversary celebration, or...
When you’re the heir to a sizeable fortune (in this case, the H in LVMH, as in Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), it’s understandable if you decide to join the ranks of the idle rich. If you’re Kilian Hennessy, however, you put the rarefied world at your disposal to good use by founding your own luxury brand, the...
Any fragrance that’s been around for 50 years deserves our respect and Revlon Charlie EDT (also known as Charlie Original and Charlie Blue) warrants our approval without hesitation. Launched in 1973, it was very much an aldehydic-floral scent of its time, with pioneering advertising and marketing helping make it a huge commercial success. Tapping into...
The amber family (sometimes referred to as Oriental) may be perfume's most versatile grouping. Scents that are amber woody, meaning the woody subgroup of the amber family, explore the more robust and pungent side of things with notes like myrrh, oud, guaiac wood, sandalwood, and frankincense. Amber woody fragrances are great for colder weather and...
We don’t like making predictions so early in the year (it’s only May, after all). But we’re willing to put our reputations on the line for Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 EDP Intense as one of the most popular. The 2023 release from the United Arab Emirates-based brand is everywhere at the moment. We sniff...
Warm, sweet, and slightly floral, honey is a fragrance note that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. It's versatile enough to feel at home with several fragrance families and strong enough to stand out in a crowd. Read on to learn more about our 11 favorite honey scented perfumes. Our Top 11 Honey...
Chocolate, an ancient status symbol and aphrodisiac tempts men and women the world over with its rich, seductive scent. From luscious floral blends to decadent perfume that smells like chocolate and vanilla, here are our top contenders for the best chocolate perfumes on the market. Our Top 11 Chocolate Perfume Picks Best for Beginners Mancera's...
2017. Seems like such a long time ago now, doesn’t it? Almost a different world. In fragrance terms, we remember it well for the release of one of our favourite tea scents, Elizabeth Arden White Tea EDT. We weren’t the only ones to be taken with it and the EDT turned out to be a...
Vetiver, a tropical grass native to India, is one of the most popular scents in perfumery. It's green and warm, smoky and sweet – it fits into just about any fragrance blend, whether masculine, feminine, or unisex. Check out our picks for the best vetiver fragrances. Our Top 11 Picks Best Intro to Vetiver If...
Sooner or later, it happens to all celebrities when they’re hot property… They’re faced with the big question: why don’t you launch your own fragrance? And so we shouldn’t have been surprised when Billie Eilish Eilish EDP joined the ranks of celebrity scents in 2021. And just in case, if you’re wondering why the American...
Estee Lauder often gets an unfair reputation as an "old lady" perfume. But that reputation doesn't reflect reality – Estee Lauder produces fragrances that are classic, feminine, and a bit dreamlike. Nowhere is that touch more apparent than in the Sensuous collection. Both the original and Sensuous Nude are a complex meeting of woods and...
Picture this: you’re in a garden full of the most beautiful yet diverse flowers you can imagine. While they may not seem like they belong together, they somehow create the most colorful, wild, and unique bouquet - this is what Gucci Bloom smells like. The Gucci Bloom fragrance was created for young, diverse, authentic women...
No, we’re not talking about the TV melodrama kind (that’s a completely different story). We’re talking about the other far more appealing variety: fragrances that have a soapy character. Some comments about this genre: Where known, the name of the perfumer is included in brackets after the name of the fragrance. While we don’t really...
With spring on its way (we’re already in countdown mode), now is a good time as any to present our selection of the best green fragrances. What exactly does “green” mean in perfumery? It often evokes the freshness of nature, being outdoors and surrounded by the smells of leaves, branches and flowers. But there’s more...
Animal prints, anyone? From leopard to snake and everything else in between on the prowl, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has built an instantly recognisable business around flashy exuberance since 1970. The brand made its fragrance debut in 2002 and we reckon if ever a house’s aesthetic has worked against it, it’s Roberto Cavalli. Surely, fragrances...
Chanel perfumes have a high reputation, and the Chance line does not disappoint. The scents are a fresh take on the various floral, woodsy, aquatic, and fresh scents that combine to make Chance. It is challenging to pick one perfume as a favorite to start testing this line of fragrances, so here are our six...
Amber is one of the most fabulous aromas, with a warm honey scent that is soothing and sensual. If you want a dazzling amber perfume to match your sparkling personality, check out our list of the 11 best amber perfumes. Whether you want bold, spicy, soft, or a sweet gourmand amber, one of the fragrances...
Are you looking for the perfect patchouli perfume? Do you enjoy wearing scents but look for a new, more natural aroma? Are you curious about the health benefits of patchouli oil or wondering what patchouli smells like? If so, look no further than our top picks for the best patchouli fragrance available! Intro However, patchouli...
Myrrh has long been an ingredient for medicinal purposes and fragrances throughout history. With a warm and amber woody scent, many people flock to fragrances that embrace this element. Not all fragrances get it right when using myrrh, but there are plenty that do. You'll find a lot of scents with this as an ingredient,...
What does ylang-ylang smell like in perfume? It is one of the most complex aromas to describe to those that may not recognize the name. Ylang-ylang is a tropical yellow flower in its natural habitat. The scent it gives off is unique and enticing, with delicious hints of an almost jasmine-like note with a sweet...
Frankincense is a fragrance deeply connected with religion, having been burned as incense throughout the Middle East and Europe for thousands of years. Perhaps the most famous appearance of this fragrant resin is as a gift for a young Jesus, courtesy of some traveling wisemen. Frankincense is a historic and well-respected scent, but many are...
Are you looking for the best travel-size perfume to take on your next adventure? Then, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up 10 of the best travel-size perfumes on the market, so you can take your signature scent wherever you go. There is sure to be a travel-size perfume on this list that's...
Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume is a perfect scent for anyone who may be allergic to the chemicals found in fragrances. Created with cetalox and an amber base, this molecular concoction is for those looking for something clean and crisp to wear daily. Its curious white packaging and the fact that it’s not...
Burberry For Her perfume is distinctive among other Burberry fragrances due to its enduring signature. To enjoy its scent, you'll need a complete accord and a story that conveys your vision through smell. The combination of vivid sunburst berries, British spirit, and a musky amber undertone create this one-of-a-kind trademark. Shop More Online You can...
Who hasn't helped themselves to Molton Brown products when staying at the right kind of hotel? But the British brand doesn’t only just produce top-notch amenity, bath and body products; their fragrance offering is equally impressive. Founded by Caroline Burstein and Michael Collis in 1971, the company started out as a hair salon on South...
Hair perfume is an excellent way to enhance your daily fragrance routine. Hair mists create a lovely aura of scent around you, complement your main fragrance, and in some cases, can contain beneficial ingredients that protect and beautify your hair. Here are some of our favorite hair perfumes for various seasons, preferences, and situations. Our...
Founded by John and Clara Molloy (the couple also behind the Floraïku and Hermetica companies) in 2007, Memo must be one of the most coveted niche brands around. On a purely superficial level, part of that appeal is due to the beautifully designed bottles. Definitely among the best in the biz. Fortunately, there’s so much...
One of the more popular options for modern fragrances is Jasmine; it’s a perfect blend of soft yet sensual, depending on the ingredients. If you’re interested in a Jasmine perfume with an equal balance of gentle yet sensual, then you’re in luck! Here, we will review our top picks for Jasmine perfumes, their advantages, who...
Alien perfume has long been known for its impressive staying power, bottom-heavy notes, and olfactory novelty in the form of effervescent top notes that dry down to a more sophisticated experience. Are you prepared for an otherworldly experience? Check out our Alien perfume reviews for our top 6 picks for the Alien perfume line. Our...
If you like warm, tropical scents that put you in a beachy state of mind, you’ll love one of the Brazilian Crush perfumes by Sol De Janeiro. This company makes a full line of perfumes and body products, but in this article, we’ll focus specifically on Brazilian Crush Chierosa ’62, their original - and arguably...
Dossier is a fantastic brand for you if you do not want to spend a lot of money on perfume and cologne, but you want to try scents inspired by adored and established scents. Each Dossier fragrance draws inspiration from brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford, Jo Malone, Gucci, and Dior. Read on to learn...
A bit of perfume humour: What do new niche brands want to be when they grow up? Frédéric Malle, of course. Seriously, though, few perfume companies have the pedigree of the maison founded 22 years ago by the worldly Parisian. Some background on the man himself. He grew up surrounded by luxury and elegance. His...
Le Labo was founded in 2006 in New York City, though it now ships and creates fragrances internationally. Some of its scents (City Exclusives) are unique to store locations, making them rare fragrances that are sure to appeal to travelers and discerning buyers. However, their definitive collection of tried-and-true scents (Classic Collection) is just as...
Byredo is one of those luxury brands that release showstopping perfumes easily. Their scents are typically clean, fresh, and occasionally quite oriental due to their founder and head perfumer, Ben Gorham. However, as there is so many creatively pleasing aroma it can be challenging to find the best Bryedo scent. Keep reading for our top...
One of the mostly widely used ingredients in perfumery, aldehydes are probably also the most misunderstood. Chanel No 5 is the most famous example (its creator Ernest Beaux famously over-dosed the original parfum version in 1921), but it was not the first. That honour belongs to L.T. Piver Rêve d’Or from 1905. Aldehydes feature in...
Finding the right perfume for you may seem easy, but the ingredients in most perfumes are sub-par compared to the way Henry Rose makes theirs. You want a perfume that smells good, feels good, and is safe to wear. Our Top 10 Henry Rose Perfume Picks Best Overall What makes Windows Down the best scent...