How many fragrances does one need? It's a very subjective question. Each individual person is different, but nobody, unless you're a serious collector needs 100s or even 1000s of fragrances. It just isn't possible to get through them in a lifetime. Of course variety is the spice of life, and it is always good to … Continue reading Building a Fragrance Wardrobe →

Nowadays, fragrance companies are releasing their fragrances with a multitude of extra associated body products. Consumers can walk into the department store and walk out with a new perfume and the matching deodorant, shower gel, body lotion, shampoo or even beard oil. In today's blog post I'll take you through a few of my favourite … Continue reading Fragranced Body Products →

Shopping for a new fragrance at a department store can be an intimidating experience for perfume newbies. Even seasoned fragheads find it can be an often-frustrating experience. A myriad of aromas wafting in the air and over exuberant sales assistants looking to peddle the latest offerings hot of the production line, make it a challenge … Continue reading Department Store Dilemmas →

I must admit I sometimes overlook certain fragrances if they are not priced at a certain amount. That amount is usually over 100 dollars, maybe even 150 dollars. I don't think I've quite obtained "niche snob" status just yet though. There is still hope, and there is still room in everyone's collection for budget friendly … Continue reading Budget Friendly Fragrances →

Fragrance has an amazing ability to transport me to a specific location and time in my life. It's almost like I become Marty McFly and head Back to the Future when I smell a specific scent.  My memories don't take me back quite as far as 1955 and the fictional Californian town of Hill Valley … Continue reading Olfactive Time Machine →

Sometimes, someone will say something that surprises you. Recently, I was asked by someone if I could recommend to them a fragrance that smells like bubble gum or chewing gum. It certainly isn't a fragrance sub category one thinks about that often. Technically, we're in the gourmand category when we're talking gum, but usually most … Continue reading Edible Fragrances – Gum →

Throw out the gender stereotypes. Never mind the bottle designs or marketing strategies. Men's fragrances can be worn by women and vice versa. We'd all be missing out on many great fragrances if we didn't think outside the square and try something different. Below, in no particular order are 10 men's fragrance recommendations for women … Continue reading Gender Benders →

The following is a list of 10 houses I would recommend to those wanting to dip their toes into the world of niche perfumery. I've based my selection on affordability, quality and accessibility. I'll include a short description of the house and include a few key fragrances to check out from each. Acqua Di Parma … Continue reading Niche for Beginners – Part 2 →

The Oxford Dictionary defines niche as: "Denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialised section of the population". By that definition alone, one could say that all pursuits related to perfumery are indeed niche. After all, only a small section of the community takes an avid interest in the … Continue reading Niche For Beginners – Part 1 →

It's a daunting prospect when you first get into fragrances, as there are a lot of terms and descriptions that you may feel you need a degree in Chemistry to understand. I've put together a list that can help you demystify some of the gibberish. It's by no means a definitive list but it will … Continue reading Fragrance Definitions →