Spring Mood: Mimosa and Linden Blossom Fragrances
When spring arrives, so does my fondness for lightness, reawakening, and transparency. I love those first shiny days as I take in the brisk air with its mix of ...
Gallup Perfume Angora Oud
Named after the founder’s family name, Gallup Perfume is an independent and artisanal fragrance, bath, and body line based in Connecticut. It was a pleasure for...
Marbella Perfumes Ever Present
Born and raised in Nicaragua, Helida Dodd grew up on her family’s farm surrounded by majestic trees, fragrant jasmines, volcanos, the ocean, and delicious food....
Fragrant Loves of the Past
I am dedicating this Valentine’s Day to past (but not lost) loves. If you’ve been in love with perfume for as long as I have, you might recall those young feeli...
Anjali Perfumes Kadamba
As a collector, I am quite often drawn to limited edition fragrances. However, to prevent breaking the bank and turning my house into a hoarder’s den, I need to...
L’Atelier Parfum Rose Coup de Foudre
I welcomed 2022 with a fragrance centered on a sparkling and refreshing rose note with a bubbly champagne accord (read my full review of Der Duft Bubble here). ...
Der Duft Bubble
One of the things the pandemic has taken away from us is the feeling of looking forward to life’s plans and events with joy and excitement. This includes our lo...
Le Jardin Retrouvé Mousse Arashiyama
Known for its elegant fragrances inspired by gardens around the world, Le Jardin Retrouvé recently launched a new fragrance, Mousse Arashiyama. Originally creat...
Shelter in Perfume Fragrances
A lover of food, flowers, and fragrances based in Portland, Oregon, Emily Schaber is the owner and perfumer of the indie line Shelter in Perfume, launched in th...
La Fleur By Livvy The Other Side of Me (TOSOM)
The Other Side of Me, also known as TOSOM, is La Fleur By Livvy’s latest fragrance created by perfumer Andrej Babicky in collaboration with Olivia Larson, the l...