PERFUME ARTICLES


Here's a list of the perfume articles that I've written for this site and clicking on the name will take you to the page. Let me know if there is anything that you would like to see featured.

A SCENTED ADVENTURE IN DORSET - I visit two gardens for fragrance fans
AGATHA CHRISTIE - THE SCENT OF MURDER - Poirot's scented cases
THE AGE OF TRANSPARENCY - Who actually makes your perfume?
AN ENGLISH CHRISTMAS - I look at Fragonard's 2022 Christmas Collection
ARMED AND DANGEROUS - The Beauty Hall fragrance sprayers
BARE & BOND - I discover the latest Perfume Subscription Box
THE BOX OF DELIGHTS - I scent the book with 4160 Tuesdays' fragrances
THE CELEBRITY FRAGRANCE - Is it time to stop dismissing this style?
THE CHRISTMAS PANIC - Four suggestions for High Street fragrance gifts
THE COLOUR OF SCENT - How to use colour as a description
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE - Why aren't we crediting perfumers?
DISCARDING THE VINTAGE - Making the most of your vintage perfume
EAU DE COLOGNE - I try to unscramble the mystery of this "cure all"
EAU DE ROOM SPRAY - Room Spray versus Perfume
EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK - How much information is "too much"?
FIVE OF THE BEST - I choose five fragrance reviews from 2016
FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION SCENT MEMORY 2017 - From Petrol to Insolence
FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION SCENT MEMORY 2018 - Pledge Furniture Polish
GALIMARD SLASHES ITS CATALOGUE - This historic brand's discontinuations
GUERLAIN, YSL and PENHALIGON'S - The Accountant Effect in 2015
GUERLAIN LAVANDE THE 1920's MYSTERY - Discover this classic Lavender
GUERLAIN RENAMES JASMINORA ... AGAIN - The perfume's third name
GUERLAIN'S ALLEGORIA ARCHIVE - Guerlain relaunches four fragrances
GUERLAIN'S SEXUAL SCENTS - The Elixir Charnel range
GUERLAIN'S TOP FIVE - Chosen by Monsieur Guerlain and myself
GUERLAIN'S VINTAGE RECREATIONS - Fifty historic perfumes return
HAS "NICHE" HAD ITS DAY? - Is the term now defunct
IF YOU CAN'T SAY ANYTHING NICE... - Have bloggers gone too far?
IS BEING "ON TREND" REALLY THE ENEMY? - The industry's love of imitation
IT'S A BLUE CHRISTMAS - A look at the variants of Bleu de Chanel
THE IMAGERY OF MONSIEUR GUERLAIN - The famous blogger's artwork
THE INSPIRATION FOR ORIENTAL BRÛLANT - Guerlain's Elixir Charnel Animal
JO LOVES FRAGRANCE PAINTBRUSH - Jo Malone's new perfume accessory
THE KING OF COLOGNES - A look at Guerlain's historic set of five
LANCÔME'S LA VIE EST BELLE - A journey from 2012 to 2016
LYNX - THE NEW FINE FRAGRANCE - The launch of Daily Fragrance
THE LYNX EFFECT - The infamous body spray revisited
MUSIC AND PERFUME - Music as inspiration for scent
MY CHOICES FROM 2019 - I pick my favourite products from the year
MY FAVOURITE FIVE (2020) - I pick my favourite articles from 2020
MY FAVOURITE FIVE (2021) - I pick my favourite articles from 2021
MY FAVOURITE FIVE (2022) - I pick my favourite articles from 2022
MY FAVOURITE FIVE (2023) - I pick my favourite articles from 2023
MY PERFUME SOCIETY FAVOURITES - Five articles from "The Scented Letter"
NATURAL v SYNTHETIC - The argument is based on a misconception
THE OTHER SIDE OF GUERLAIN - Guerlain is not just about "Exclusives"
PERFUME - Somerset House's 2017 exhibition that challenges and entertains
PERFUME'S PASSAGE OF TIME - I look at the ageing process
PERPHONE (PERFUME WITH A TWIST) - The new iPhone atomiser case
THE PLIGHT OF THE INDEPENDENT - It's time to look after the small boutiques
THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EDP AND EDT - A look at perfume strengths
ROSEMULLION DISTILLERY - I discover rum's link between scent and flavour
THE SCENT OF MOVING - Memories are stirred as you pack
THE SCENT OF THE DENTIST - Have you ever concentrated on the aroma?
SCENTED CHRISTMAS MEMORIES - The scent of my festive memories
SMELL THE QUALITY - What is the definition of "quality" in perfume?
THE SORCERY IN SCENT - Is there more to perfume than just smell?
SUNSHINE AND SEA SALT - The Scent Of Summer
THREE FRAGRANCES FOR MOTHER'S DAY - Need some help choosing?
THREE ROSES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY - High street rose scents
TWO SCENTS FOR AUTUMN - I choose two perfumes for crisp Autumn days
THE VANISHING VIOLET - The disappearance of this scent
THE WEDDING FRAGRANCE - How to choose your special scent
WHAT'S NEW TO YOU? - Is it time to revisit the classic catalogues?
WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING ON THE HIGH STREET? - An insider's view
A WINDOW INTO THE PAST - The smell of a forgotten time

BOOK & PRODUCT REVIEWS

4160 TUESDAYS' DANGLY DO-DAH - A new way to scent your room
THE CAR FRESHENER COLLECTION - I discover Lynx's automobile aroma
FIOLE - I discover the world's first "virtual perfumery"
FRAGONARD MAGAZINE - I look at the company's free publication
FRAGONARD'S PATCHOULI CHRISTMAS - Fragonard join with Patch NYC
HOOHAA - The ultimate Perfume Subscription service
THE EVERYMAN DISCOVERY BOX - The Perfume Society's male collection
THE FRAGRANCE DISCOVERY BOX - Harvey Nichols curates a niche selection
THE INDULGENCE DISCOVERY BOX - The Perfume Society's decadent set
THE LOST GIRL - A review of Carol Drinkwater's Grasse inspired novel
THE NEW MAN DISCOVERY BOX - The Perfume Society's masculine selection
PERFUMES: THE A-Z GUIDE - Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez' original book
PERFUMES: THE GUIDE 2018 - Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez' book review
PERFUME: A CENTURY OF SCENTS - My review of Odette Toilette's book
SEASONAL SCENTS SUBSCRIPTION - The Perfume Society's spring choices
TASTE & FLAVOUR - A recipe book that counteracts Covid's affect on flavour
WAFT'S BESPOKE FRAGRANCE CREATION - Does online creation work?

FRAGRANCED BEAUTY

ATTUNE SKINCARE - Focusing on the power of scent
BARON SHOWER BAR - The new plastic-free bathing range
BEARD MAINTENANCE BY PALL MALL BARBERS - Scenting the topiary
BRONNLEY'S BATHING RITUAL - From soap to soak, Bronnley has it all
C.ATHERLEY - The new bath and body range from Cath Kidston-Padgham
COCOROSA BEAUTY - Discover how perfume provides the performance
COLLEGE GREEN - Five scented bath soaks guaranteed to relax and calm
THE COMFORT OF SOAPS - I choose five honourable soaps 
EARTH HAND SANITISER - Tessa Williams offers safety through scent
ESTÉE LAUDER'S SCENTED DECADENCE - A look at the Re-Nutiv scent
THE GARDENERS COLLECTION - Crabtree & Evelyn celebrate twenty years
GODDESS ARGAN BEAUTY OIL - How to make your fragrance last longer
GREEN ORANGE & CORIANDER - The Jo Loves shower gel and body lotion
HERITAGE SOAP - Jim Baker's artisan soap company
LAYER ME - My favourite body lotion
LEIGHTON DENNY - Is his body cream the best for fragrance layering?
MACASSAR OIL - The classic returns thanks to The Dandy Gent
MOSS & ADAMS - Handwashes inspired by Great British locations
RESTN - The new fragranced body collection from actor Paul Keating
SEA SALT & DRIFTWOOD - I look at the trend for home crafted products
SENSATIONALLY SCENTED SOAKS - Bath salts are making a comeback
THE SCENT OF SANDALWOOD - I discover Cocorosa Beauty's new face oil
SCENTED SUNCREAM - Perfume and protect with Escentual
SHOWER PUK - The latest soap inspired travel hack
THE SOAP RESURGENCE - I look at the revival of the humble bar
THE SOINS ESSENTIELS COLLECTION - Fragonard's organic skincare
TE COSMETICS - An autumnal soap duo

PERFUME COMPANIES

AROMATOM - What Does Space Smell Like?
THE DELIGHTFUL LEIGHTON DENNY - Discover his "perfume journey"
FLORIS UNLOCKS ITS ARCHIVES - Floris launch "The Ledger Series"
FRAGONARD'S NEW MUSÉE DU PARFUM - Fragonard's new Paris boutique
GALLIVANT - Nick Steward launches his new range of city fragrances
THE IMAGERY OF LE JARDIN RETROUVÉ - Their Christmas campaign
THE JO MALONE PHILOSOPHY - Why is this company so successful?
LA MAISON WORTH EST DE RETOUR - The return of the House of Worth
LAWRENCE ROULLIER-WHITE - A tribute in his own words
LE JARDIN RETROUVÉ - I look at the relaunch of this iconic company
LE JARDIN RETROUVÉ - I discover their "Perfume Revival Project"
THE LIBRARY OF FRAGRANCE - A look at the company's first year
MILANO CENTO IS BACK - A look at the history of this revived company
THE QUIET PERFUMERY - A brief history of Parfumerie Galimard
RUTH MASTENBROEK - A look at her early inspiration
THE WONDERFUL WITCH OF ACTON - Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays

PERFUME WORKSHOPS

CARNAL LUST AT 4160TUESDAYS - Perfume creation workshop in Acton
COULD YOU BE CREATIVE? - Galimard's Studio des Fragrances
CREATING AT MOLINARD - I visit the L’Atelier des Parfums in Grasse
FRAGONARD'S PERFUME WORKSHOP - I become an Apprenti Parfumeur
GALIMARD'S ORGAN OF FLAVOURS - How to create your own Room Diffuser
GLASTONBURY'S PERFUME WORKSHOP - Creating with The Perfume Garden
SERGE LUTENS OLFACTORY WORKSHOP - The Palais Royal discovery

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