Journal

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum 100ml, a niche fragrance
Designer vs. Niche vs. Arabic Perfume: What's the Difference?
Designer, niche and Arabic perfume are three common ways fragrances are grouped. Here is what each term usually means. Read more...
Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray for Men 4.2 oz
The Best Men's Cologne by Season and Occasion
How to match a men's cologne to the season and the occasion, with examples from fresh aquatic to warm amber. Read more...
KAYALI Yum Boujee Marshmallow Eau de Parfum Intense, a gourmand fragrance gift
Fragrance Gift Guide: Perfume and Cologne Gifts for Everyone
Not sure what to give? A simple gift guide to perfume and cologne, organized by the kind of scent the person loves. Read more...
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum 100ml bottle
How to Make Your Perfume Last Longer: 7 Practical Tips
Seven practical tips for getting more life out of every spray, from where to apply to how to store your bottles. Read more...
Lattafa Khamrah Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz, an Arabic perfume
A Beginner's Guide to Arabic Perfume: Oud, Amber and Musk
New to Arabic perfume? Learn what oud, amber and musk are and how to find a first fragrance you will enjoy. Read more...
BYREDO Rose of No Man's Land Eau de Parfum 100ml, a floral fragrance
How to Choose a Fragrance: A Simple Guide to Scent Families
Floral, woody, amber, fresh, gourmand: a plain-language guide to scent families and how to test a fragrance properly. Read more...
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum 100ml, an example of an eau de parfum concentration
Eau de Parfum vs. Eau de Toilette: What's the Difference?
Eau de parfum and eau de toilette differ mainly in concentration. Here is what that means for strength, longevity and price. Read more...