Oud Paradisio by BDK Parfums: A Bright Thread Through the Dark
Purple glass, embroidered leather and a bright thread of fruit and rose: a sculptural portrait of BDK Parfums Oud Paradisio.
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A guide to discovery
How to Choose a Fragrance by Texture
Resinous warmth, gourmand sweetness or aromatic clarity? A practical guide to choosing your fragrance direction, with three portraits to explore.
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From the archive
Fragrance portraits and seasonal perspectives, collected here with their original dates.
Candice Club by Henry Jacques: The City Changes Key
Candice Club by Henry Jacques, pictured at the hour when New York turns from daylight to lamplight: citrus, plum, flowers and polished woods.
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Dior Paradise by Christian Dior: An Orchard Held in Light
A sunlit portrait of Dior Paradise: almond, mandarin, floral woods and tonka, inspired by Christian Dior’s beloved Provence.
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Iris Debonair by Creed: A Study in Blue
English lavender, French iris, and the quiet precision of tailoring: an original RichandLuxe portrait of Iris Debonair by Creed.
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Moon Tale by Louis Vuitton: The Colour Before Night
A turquoise bottle, a coral accent, and a floral story: Moon Tale by Louis Vuitton, seen through the ritual of getting ready for the evening.
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Suede Osmanthus by Byredo: The Grain of a Flower
Peach, pale blossoms, and the brushed grain of suede: an editorial portrait of Byredo Suede Osmanthus, an extrait de parfum from the Night Veils collection.
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Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait by Fragrance Du Bois: A Still Life After Dark
Dark plum, white petals, and warm woods: our editorial portrait of Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait by Fragrance Du Bois, composed by Dalia Izem.
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Vanilla Baby by Stéphanie de Bruijn: The Art of Warmth
Our October 3 fragrance spotlight: Vanilla Baby by Stéphanie de Bruijn. Bourbon vanilla, cardamom, milk, and caramel—a gourmand composition for moments of quiet indulgence.
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Top 25 Niche Fall Fragrances (2022)
The fall season is a time when the weather starts cooling down, and the leaves begin to change their unique colors. It's also a time when many people start to...
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Top 20 Summer Niche Fragrances (2021)
Summer is here and things have started opening up after a tough last year and it’s time to go back to barbeque, beaches, cocktails and water sports. Let's bring back...
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Review: Le Lion De Chanel
As per our Chief Fragrance Officer, Le Lion De Chanel from the house of Chanel is the newest fragrance which made a wonderful impression. It's simply a beautiful fragrance and you can...
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Fragrance of the Week: Oceania from Roja Parfums
Fragrance of the Week: Hand-picked fragrance by our Chief Fragrance Officer. Oceania from Roja Parfums is Fragrance of the Week. Oceania is a unisex fragrance by perfumer Roja Dove which was released...
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