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Perfume Testers: What They Are, How They Differ from Regular Bottles and How They Compare with a Decant
A tester generally contains the same formula as the retail bottle, but comes in simplified packaging; this article explains what to check before buying one online and how it differs from a decant p...
Perfumes Like Coco Mademoiselle: What to Try Instead
We explain Coco Mademoiselle’s olfactory family and the official 2018 Intense version, then suggest three original perfumes from our catalogue that share some of its character, with similarities an...
Mini Perfumes, Samples and Decants: Try More Without Full Bottles
Clarifies the difference between an official mini bottle, a sample and a decant, explains how to choose the right size, and offers a practical week-long plan for trying several perfumes without con...
Versace Bright Crystal Absolu: yuzu, peony and raspberry, and what changes from Bright Crystal
Bright Crystal Absolu keeps the original’s floral-fruity structure, but adds raspberry to the heart and moves to EDP, making it sweeter and better suited to spring.
Perfume Gift Set for Him: How to Choose Between Fresh, Woody and Sweet
Three simple criteria (what he wears now, when he wears it, and how sweet he likes it) help you choose from four actual gift sets in small decants, so he can pick his own favourite perfume.
Giorgio Armani Sì Intense: Blackcurrant, Rose and Vanilla—How It Smells and What Changes
Giorgio Armani Sì Intense opens with blackcurrant and Damask rose, then deepens into Bourbon vanilla and black tea. We explain how it differs from classic Sì, which occasions it suits, and how to t...
Best-Selling Men’s Perfumes: Why They Sell Well and When They’re Not for You
A men’s best-seller shows what others buy most often, not what suits you. We explain the success of Dior Sauvage and when it’s worth looking elsewhere.
The Longest-Lasting Perfume for Women: What to Look For and Which Rich Perfumes Are Worth Trying
A perfume’s longevity depends on its concentration, base-note structure and your own skin, not on a universal ranking. Four perfumes with dense bases from our catalog to try as decants before buyin...
Versace Eros or Stronger With You Intensely: Two Sweet Perfumes for Him
Versace Eros is not in our catalog, but its note pyramid shows where it comes close to and differs from Stronger With You Intensely and Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense, both available as decants.