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The Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Fragrance IngredientsShopping for fragrance often starts with a simple-looking label: plant-derived, natural, laboratory-made or synthetic. Those words can suggest entirely…
How to use a perfume atomiser while travellingA favourite scent can turn a hotel room, holiday rental or long train journey into something familiar. It can also restore a favourite evening scent after a…
Best Grooming Kits for Men With Beard Oils and BalmsChoosing the best grooming kits for men that include beard oils and balms is less about owning more products and more about combining compatible care, styling…
How to host a perfume swapping party with friends and familyA perfume swapping party combines the fun of a beauty gathering with the chance to discover fragrances you would never normally choose. Guests can test eau de…
Fruity-Floral Blends for a Playful Daytime LookA daytime fragrance should feel like an extension of its wearer rather than a room-filling statement. Fruity top notes supply brightness and optimism, while…
Why the Same Perfume Smells Different on Your SkinThe reason why some perfumes smell different on each person comes from a mixture of chemistry, heat, skin condition and individual perception. The liquid in…
A car and travel fragrance that never overwhelmsA bottle of scent can seem restrained at home and quite different after an afternoon in a parked car. Leather, vinyl and trapped air hold fragrance, while…
Romantic weekend perfume picks for a countryside escapeThe best perfumes for a romantic weekend getaway in the countryside should feel comforting, distinctive and easy to wear. A scent that turns heads on a city…
Woody notes: cedar, sandalwood and patchouliWoody fragrances earn their reputation from depth: scents that feel composed, steady and close to the earth. Cedar, sandalwood and patchouli are three distinct…
Turning an old perfume bottle into a decorative pieceAn empty perfume bottle often has the presence of a small sculpture: curved glass, a weighted base, a cap worth keeping. Rather than leaving it forgotten in a…