Indie brand DS & Durga has launched Rose Pacific, a new limited edition fragrance (and see also: Rose Atlantic). Laid back Cali rose. Nair a cloud over sun-soaked apricot and avocado trees. Sea spray. Poppy. The Craftsman Bungalow. Catch it before it’s gone! We are world builders. We are passionate about expanding upon […]
In spring and early summer, neroli feels particularly right to me. Lightly floral, just a touch citrusy, bright and never too heavy, it’s a perfect accompaniment to unpredictable weather and my current variable daily schedule of work and play. When someone asks me what my favorite perfume notes are, I always mention rose, and often […]
A groom’s wedding fragrance occupies a curious space: it should feel distinctive without trying too hard, memorable without overwhelming the room. Unlike everyday scent — often chosen quickly, worn habitually — a wedding fragrance becomes intertwined with one of the most emotionally charged days of your life. Years later, a trace of vetiver or cedarwood […]
Aquatic fragrances capture the feeling of sea air, cool water, and clean skin warmed by the sun. Since their rise in popularity during the 1990s, they have become a staple category in modern perfumery, especially during spring and summer. Light, refreshing, and effortlessly wearable, aquatic scents are designed to evoke freshness without the heaviness of […]
Eau de Cologne has always carried a certain mystique. Crisp, bright and effortlessly wearable, it occupies a unique place in the fragrance world — one that stretches from the powdered wigs of 18th-century Europe to the minimalist bathroom shelves of today. While modern perfumery constantly reinvents itself, cologne remains timeless precisely because of its simplicity. […]
Mass production and overconsumption are real issues facing the beauty industry, with the fragrance market, in particular, being overrun with new launches. […] Approximately 6,000 new fragrances were estimated to have launched in 2025, according to figures quoted in an article in Le Monde. Before 2019, the annual figure was 2,500. — Read […]
Happy Almost-Friday and happy National Hamburger Day! Birthdays: Ian Fleming, Walker Percy, Maeve Binchy, Gladys Knight. What fragrance are you wearing? The perfect scent for a spy drinking in the bath? Still Dior Eau Sauvage. Reminder: 5/29 will be Shaken Not Stirred Friday…for Ian Fleming’s birthday (on Thursday the 28th), honor the James Bond character howsoever […]