Adriana Ermter, Author at The Whale & The Rose

August 9, 2017

Trends

Basil, sage, rosemary: The herb garden inspires today’s green perfumes

As Pantone dictates green as 2017 inspiration, we discover herbaceous notes energizing a roster of new green perfumes Each year, Pantone’s Fashion Report provides us with insight…

July 26, 2017

Trends

Cardamom is the perfume note to try

From the Middle East and coffee to men’s colognes, cardamom is this season’s favoured fragrance note “He says you won’t like it, that it’s too…

July 12, 2017

Trends

Aquatic perfumes ride the wave to popularity

Clean, fresh with a splash of salty surf: Aquatic perfumes breathe life and a sexy carefree spirit into today's scent lineup In Buddhism, water symbolizes life, purity, freedom, clarity…

January 20, 2017

Trends

Equal opportunity: Women, it’s time to embrace men’s scents

Who says you have to be limited to the women’s side of the fragrance counter? Remember the saying: Anything boys can do girls can do…

January 11, 2017

Tips

The right deodorant can complement your perfume

Yes, your deodorant contributes to your signature scent. Make sure you're using an underarm product that works with your perfume. Like washing your hair, brushing your…

December 1, 2016

Tips, Trends

Wonderful holiday candles that will make you want to stay home

A scented candle’s glow is a powerful force when it comes to home fragrance. Here are our favourite holiday candles to set the festive mood. If you’re…

October 26, 2016

Tips

Home fragrance: A handy how-to

A spa-like bathroom, a cozy good-vibe smelling livingroom: Every room in your home is unique, and each deserves its own scent, writes Adriana Ermter. This past…

September 23, 2016

News, Scent Of The Day

A veteran beauty editor picks Serge Lutens

Writer Adriana Ermter chooses Serge Lutens' new Baptême du Feu as her fall #TWTRspritz. If I’ve said it once, my actions have validated this statement a thousand…

June 20, 2016

Trends

Pear perfumes are today’s newest fruity spritzes

After berries, peaches, apples, the newest fruit to gain favour with perfumers is the aromatic, juicy pear. I’m not a big fruit eater. Given the…

June 13, 2016

FAQ, Tips, Trends

The perfume world embraces aldehydes again

Soapy, clean, floral, fresh: Today's newest fragrances revisit aldehydes, those game-changing scientific compounds that helped make Chanel No. 5 a perfume icon. Chances are, unless you’re a beauty…

June 6, 2016

Trends

Coffee and perfume

Dark and velvety or bold and earthy-sweet: the latest coffee-noted fragrances are double-double delicious for many a perfume fan. There are few things more satisfying…

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Articles Written By: Adriana Ermter

Basil, sage, rosemary: The herb garden inspires today’s green perfumes

Cardamom is the perfume note to try

Aquatic perfumes ride the wave to popularity

Equal opportunity: Women, it’s time to embrace men’s scents

The right deodorant can complement your perfume

Wonderful holiday candles that will make you want to stay home

Home fragrance: A handy how-to

A veteran beauty editor picks Serge Lutens

Pear perfumes are today’s newest fruity spritzes

The perfume world embraces aldehydes again

Coffee and perfume