If I were to ask what your favorite Sol de Janeiro Perfume Mist is, what scent would you choose? It’s a daunting task: All eight fragrances live up to their name, “cheirosa,” a Portuguese word that refers to someone who smells really good. Chances are you’re familiar with Cheirosa 62: It’s the Allure Reader’s Choice … Read more
Key notes: lime flower water, mandarin, bell pepper, basil, and nutmeg | Available sizes: 1.6 ounces and 3.3 ounces Best Earthy Scent: Maison Margiela Replica From the Garden Maison Margiela Replica From the Garden Why it’s worth it: While some fragrances sprinkle vegetal notes in here and there for their refreshing qualities, Maison Margiela’s Replica … Read more
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“I’m gonna do that in my house one day.” These were the words I said to my dad back in 2015 when we were visiting my aunt in Dubai. I’ll never forget standing in one of her rich friends’ homes, looking at the Tom Ford fragrances taking over the walls—moonlighting as art. It was so … Read more
Hot summer days call for the best summer perfumes. While it’s not mandatory to switch up your scent with each season, this list of fresh scents will give you 19 reasons to discover new go-to’s. As fragrance lovers, we’ve been on the hunt for crisper, sparkling, and more refreshing smells to replace the deeper notes … Read more
For the project, the artist collaborated with Korean fragrance brand Nonfiction. Together, they translated and categorised Koo’s research into 17 distinct scent experiences, as well as a commercial scent that will soon be available for purchase. An installation view of Odorama Cities at the Venice Biennale. Photo: Mark Blower In populating the physical space with … Read more
It’s a store you know by scent. For decades, the sometimes-overwhelming aroma of The Body Shop’s satsuma soaps and coconut body butters have wafted through mall concourses, as much a staple to the culture as the food court. The U.K.-based beauty and cosmetics shop has more than 3,000 retail locations in 70 countries, including 110 standalone … Read more
Growing up, I was all about fruity, fresh scents. In high school, my go-to fragrance was Ralph Lauren’s Ralph (the blue bottle) with notes of green apple, tangerine, and pink magnolia, described as “fun, colorful, and happy” on the website. In college, I was drawn to Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, mainly because I studied … Read more
The year is 1953. A 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is crowned. The Oscars are broadcast on television for the first time. And a bath oil called Youth-Dew is brought to market by a budding beauty entrepreneur named Estée Lauder. The rest of the story goes a little something like this: While most women only wore … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: are hair perfumes necessary? Absolutely not. Are they a fun, often less expensive alternative to regular perfume? Absolutely. Give one of the best hair perfumes a go if you’re on a fragrance kick and looking to expand your collection — maybe you’ll ditch your standard eau de parfum for good. … Read more
News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin-care, nourishing hair-care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t really have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitating towards all … Read more
