Alison McGill of Weddingbells chats perfume
We spoke to the scent-loving editor-in-chief about her favourite fragrances, from bridal bouquets to the sea air of Edinburgh. We long ago noticed the opinion,…
An interview with Michel Germain of Sexual Perfumes
Next to monster brands such as Chanel and Calvin Klein, Michel Germain's Sexual perfumes have been longtime best sellers both here and south of the border.…
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…
Father’s Day Gifts
Pick up a Father's Day fragrance for Dad: It's a no-brainer. The making of a great Father's Day gift is simple: It's got to be…
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…
Dior Eau Sauvage celebrates 50 years
The iconic men's scent Dior Eau Sauvage turns 50 this year, and we're celebrating with an extra spritz and a bit of history. Ask any…
June perfume launches
Gear up for summer with new fruity-floral perfume releases. An all-American fresh and fruity spritz Bond No. 9 Liberty Island: This New York brand (whose…
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…
Byredo distills the smell of fresh laundry
Perfumer Ben Gorham has made a Byredo scent that wears even better on your linens than your skin. A new take on the fresh laundry…
Everyone should have a good floral perfume
Not into an old-school floral perfume? Don't worry, there's still a floral fragrance for you. Florals are not my thing. I've mentioned it before. I find…