De-stress with a steamy, scented bath
For many of us, September marks the mental start of a new year. Work, family and social commitments fill the calendar, leaving us worn out…
Tips
How should you store your perfume? Where should you wear your fragrance? What’s the secret to buying fragrance for someone else? We deliver lots of perfume tips to help you enjoy your scent to the fullest.
seasonal swap, toilette for parfum
Ready to trade your T-shirts for your turtlenecks? As the cool-weather season speedily approaches, we think the time is right to tweak your fragrance rituals…
Save summer with scents of grass, dirt and tomatoes
Anxious that summer’s fading? That fall and its real-life schedule is just around the corner? Given that we subscribe to the spritz-to-make-you-feel-good philosophy, we urge…
Boost confidence via your cologne
Lamenting a ho-hum haircut? The effects of too many summer cocktails on your waistline? A less-than-inspiring job? Get thee to the perfume counter. A fragrance-themed…
PERFUME YOUR PULSE POINTS
Have full-body awareness. Although a good mission in all areas of life, both professional and personal, we also argue that it’s a smart way to…
wrist rubbing? Mystery solved
We’ve heard countless times that you shouldn’t rub your wrists together after spritzing them with fragrance. “You’ll bruise the molecules,” is the popular and provocative…
Match your scent to the season
At The Whale & The Rose, we’re the first to advocate experimenting with new fragrances. (So many fragrances, so little time…) But we also respect…
Where to Wear It
Apply a fragrance low on the body, says fragrance expert Danny Ventura, International Training Manager at Beauté Prestige Internationale, on the ribs, tummy, thighs and…
Moisturize and make your scent last
Want to make your fragrance last longer? Drink your eight glasses of water daily and make sure to moisturize—religiously. Seriously. Dry or dehydrated skin is…
Purse-sized and perfect for testing
In the mood for a new spritz but hesitant on investing? Today's purse-sized perfumes perfectly suit scent experimentation. Routinely packaged to house between 5-30 ml…