Tag: Fragrance

Featherlight Gourmands

If you’ve written off gourmands because they’re too sweet, too dense, too overwhelming – try what I like to call a featherlight gourmand, something that still provides that hit of addictive sweetness,…

The Quiet Cleanliness of Musk

White musk can be done a number of ways – deep and animalic, velvety and sensual, even powdery and nostalgic – but one of my favorite styles of musk is the clean,…

The Body Mist Edit

When you want a burst of fragrance without the scent concentration of an eau de parfum, body mists are your best friend. You can overspray as much as you want and spritz…

5 Indie Fragrance Houses

Indie fragrance brands are like little hidden gems, surprising and delighting those who find them. It is so refreshing to discover new, often smaller and/or independently owned companies whose creativity and note…

A Signature for All Seasons

Your signature scent is your calling card, your essence bottled up in a pretty glass vial. It should bring you comfort and joy, and it should feel authentically you. While no one…

Immerse Yourself in Nostalgia with Imaginary Authors

When it comes to perfumes, there’s no one definition of what makes a scent compelling. For some, it’s subtle notes that lend an elegant air to any outfit and outing. To others,…

Summer Sweet Spot

I love a gourmand as much as anyone else – smelling like a dessert is undeniably appealing, and, thankfully, very in vogue. This time of year, though, it’s best to tread carefully…