Make a perfume memory box for mom
By Andrea Ford My first introduction to fragrances was via my mother—her collection of scents were curated on her bureau in a perfectly glamorous vignette.…
Vera Wang on sparkle and her new Be Jeweled scent
On the occasion of Mother's Day and the launch of her new fragrance, Be Jeweled, our DEBORAH FULSANG speaks to iconic American designer Vera Wang…
what would Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man spritz?
By Ashley Kowalewski Robert Downey Jr. is a force to be reckoned with and a hot Hollywood commodity. With over 70 titles on his filmography—his…
What is Cypriol?
By Danielle DesRosiers Cyperus scariosus, also known as cypriol, and in Hindi as Nagarmotha, is identified by its woody and earthy fragrance, a hybrid scent…
Paying lip service: Makeup and scent
Beauty products usually have a distinct smell, and today we're talking about makeup and scent. If you grew up in the ’80s, chances are you swiped…
Embrace your inner Bronze Goddess
Prepping for summer's first long weekend? Yes, we understand. It's been a long time coming. We too are daydreaming; no wonder the mention of turquoise…
2013 Canadian Fragrance Awards: And the winners are…
Lady Gaga’s black-hued perfume Fame, and Calvin Klein’s woody-spicy Encounter (fronted by actor Alexander Skarsgård), took home the Consumers’ Choice Award in the women’s and…
Happy 20th Monsieur Gaultier. You’re still Classique
By Deborah Fulsang The conical bust worn by Madonna in 1990 for the singer’s Blonde Ambition World Tour imprinted itself onto the memory of a…
Sexy scents for Earth Day love
By Danielle DesRosiers Earth Day comes but once a year and as we strive to take that extra eco-minded step—picking up the neighbourhood trash, swapping…
what is ambrette: (noun) am·brette (m-brt)
By Danielle DesRosiers The soft and delicate scent of Le Labo Ambrette 9 can best be described as the smell of a newly born babies…
Oscar PR Girl Erika Bearman
By Deborah Fulsang Erika Bearman, the Senior VP of Global Communications for Oscar de la Renta—better known by her Twitter handle @OscarPRGirl, has added a…