Journal
Tom Ford Lost Cherry and cherry perfumes: what you can try instead
Lost Cherry is built around black cherry and bitter almonds; see what Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever and Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád keep and change, so you can choose the right decant.
Miss Dior or J'adore: Which Dior Floral Suits You?
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum (2017) is citrus-floral-woody, with rose and patchouli, while J'adore is warmer and fruity-floral, with ylang-ylang and jasmine. Compare their notes and the occasions e...
Tobacco Vanille, Naxos or Angels' Share: warm tobacco and vanilla perfumes
A brief explanation of the tobacco-vanilla accord, followed by a comparison of Xerjoff 1861 Naxos and By Kilian Angels' Share with the benchmark Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, with recommendations ...
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre or La Vie Est Belle: what they share and how they differ
Chance Eau Tendre and La Vie Est Belle share only iris, and only in one version of Eau Tendre; the rest of the note pyramid leans toward freshness in one and gourmand sweetness in the other.
Creed Aventus: How It Smells, Why It’s So Talked About, and How to Try It Without Buying the Bottle
Pineapple and smoky birch as recognisable markers, its development towards musk and grey amber, and why it’s worth testing Aventus as a decant before buying a full bottle.
Emporio Armani Stronger With You: EDT, Intensely, Absolutely or Parfum—What’s Different
The Emporio Armani Stronger With You line has four versions built on the same base of lavender, sage and sweet chestnut. This guide explains what each adds and why Intensely, the only one we carry ...
Perfume Gift Set for Her: How to Choose When You Don’t Know Her Taste
A gift guide for readers who want to give perfume to a woman whose scent preferences they don’t know for sure: why a set of decants is safer than a full bottle, and which of the six sets for her su...
A Perfume Set for Two: How to Choose a Couple’s Gift
A guide to choosing a perfume gift for two: why a complementary pair beats a bottle bought by guesswork, illustrated with Valentino Born in Roma, plus the right decant size and occasion.
Perfumes Similar to Mugler Alien: Jasmine, Amber and Woods
Three original perfumes that share one note with Mugler Alien (sambac jasmine, cashmeran or amber), each with what it shares and how it really differs.