studioScent Fragrances
I am always searching for unique artisanal fragrances, so I was thrilled to discover studioScent, a woman-owned, Black-owned brand founded by clever self-taught...
House of Mammoth Fragrances
House of Mammoth is a remarkable artisanal brand featuring unique fragrances that blend materials in unexpected ways, including extraordinary twists on the gour...
Eris Parfums Delta of Venus
As a fan of Eris Parfums fragrances, I was very excited when Delta of Venus was first released and even happier when I heard it included an accord based on guav...
House of Puente Fragrances
I am pleased to begin 2024 by highlighting artisanal houses I have explored over the past year or so. Although I am open to trying many fragrance types, my inte...
Providence Perfume Co. Shivoo
Shivoo by Providence Perfume Co. came into my fragrant life at just the right moment. I had been eagerly anticipating the Cher musical for months, and as I alwa...
An Aldehydic Chypre Treasure: K de Krizia
My review of overlooked and discontinued vintage fragrances continues with K de Krizia as I explore “The Handbook of Great Italian Perfumery” by Marika Vecchiat...
La Fleur By Livvy Jadon and Resilient
Olivia Larson of La Fleur By Livvy is back with two all-natural fragrances as part of two different collections and collaborations. The first, Jadon (or Roots),...
Black Baccara Witch House
What does a witch house smell like? Witch House by Black Baccara, the indie brand founded by photographer, artist, and perfumer Kalliope Amorphous, is a bewitch...
Parfums Dusita Rosarine
I was happy to have a chance to preview Rosarine at Esxence 2023 last March and then learn more about it at the May live presentation hosted by Pissara Umevajam...
Francesca Bianchi Luxe Calme Volupte
I fell for Francesca Bianchi’s Luxe Calme Volupte at first spritz and I find myself loving it just as much after two years. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it this ...