Hey, Everyone! Looking for an intoxicating unisex scent that easy to wear? Then look no further. Today we are going to be reviewing Dark Rum EDT by Malin + Goetz. Malin + Goetz is a modern-day apothecary out of New York. Dark Rum is their most beloved fragrance. It was released in 2016, and composed […]
Congratulations for making it to the final article in our How to Speak Perfume Series. By now you’ve been dazzling your friends, families, colleagues, sales associates, etc. with your new found knowledge of all things fragrance. This final post will explore common scientific and medical used terms of the fragrance industry. And it is especially […]
We are nearing the end of our How to Speak Perfume Series. The terms in the next two articles are going to get a bit more scientific. But have no fear, I am going to make them as easy to understand as possible. Fragrance ingredients here we go… ABSOLUTE – The strongest aromatic material that […]
Well, we’ve arrived. The notes… It’s no secret that this is the part everyone loves. Once you become familiar with the notes below reading the top, middle, and base note ingredients will be a breeze. Let’s get started! AGRUMEN – A type of aldehyde characterized by a green, musky odor. ALDEHYDE – An organic aroma compound […]
Now we are going to explore the nuances of fragrance. You will learn the small distinctions of what makes a fragrance heavy, full-bodied, and more. Let’s get started… ANIMALIC – Characterized by bodily aromas or aromas most associated with traditional animal materials such as musk, civet, ambergris, and castoreum. They are often strong and unpleasant in their concentrated […]
Ever bought a fragrance that smelled great, but you could only experience it if you were right on top of it? Now, sometimes that may be just what you’re looking for, and other times, you want your fragrance to subtly scent the air around you. But how do you know what to expect out of […]
Imagine sitting in your very own secret garden, wrapped in a cashmere throw, and sipping a glass of your favorite buttery chardonnay. That’s what it feels like wearing Champa by Red Flower – complete relaxing bliss. But that’s not how I felt at first. Ever bought a perfume you had high hopes for, but ended […]
Now that you’ve gotten through Part I and better understand fragrance families, it’s time to get you better acquainted with some common fragrance industry terms. Knowing these terms will be super helpful when shopping on the ground, online, or shoomzing at cocktail parties. Let’s get started… ACCORD – Perfume accords are a balanced blend of three […]
Looking to expand your perfume collection, but don’t know where to start? I was too until I found LuckyScent. What’s great about LuckyScent is they offer affordable samples of a wide variety of beautiful niche fragrances. This is great if you don’t want to waste a bunch of money on fragrances that you end up […]
You look smashing! And to top it off you decide to break out your new $300 Eau de Parfum. Your day is going by without a hitch. But it’s 8 pm and you haven’t received one single fragrance compliment! What went wrong? Sorry to break it to you, but the problem could be your clothes. […]