Editor’s pick: An all-natural bedroom mist
Get ready for sleep with a soothing, aromatic-packed bedroom mist Since discovering that I occasionally suffer from bouts of stress-induced insomnia, I've hunted for ways…
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Perfume trend: Sweet lavender fragrances
Gourmand fragrances evolve once more as noses take their sweet tooth a step further with sweet lavender perfumes. When we think of aromatic perfumes, we think…
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…
Floral perfumes for non-floral types
By Alexandra Donaldson “A perfume shouldn’t smell like flowers. A woman should not smell like another substance in nature," said the ever-opinionated Coco Chanel. "She…
with Ariane Laezza of Trinitae
You might recognize Ariane Laezza's face. For starters she's a Toronto-based model, making appearances in publications like Canadian Living and Best Health and working with…
Beard Care & Botanicals: Fragrant grooming for urban men
By Alexandra Donaldson Robust beards have officially hit the mainstream. Jamie Dornan, Andrew Garfield, even Stephen Colbert have ditched clean-shaven cheeks—and even stubble—for the woodsman…
Stress Awareness with Kate Ross Leblanc of Saje Natural Wellness
Stress is a hard-to-avoid, daily occurrence in most of our lives. Whether from pressure we place on ourselves, or pressure from work or relationships, it can…
Scent Memory, Barbershop smells and Scent of Triumph
By Alexandra Donaldson This week, we're sharing reports we've read relating to the complex connection that links scent to memory. And we're knee-deep in a great new perfume-themed…
Use scent to boost your mood & love life
By Deborah Fulsang Be strategic with your fragrance, say the experts. Perfume can make for profound multi-sensorial experiences—especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day activities.…