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Perfumes & Fragrances
Reading About the Paris Perfume Week by Nez
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 2 minutes readFrom afar, reading about the Paris Perfume Week feels a bit like standing outside a beautifully lit room. And yet, even …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Perfumer of the Day – Olivier Creed
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readToday, our perfumer is Olivier Creed, the sixth-generation head of the prestigious House of Creed. Transforming his family’s bespoke business into …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Beyond the Birkin: A Taste of Hermès Luxury Through Fragrance
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readWhen we hear the name Hermès, we often think of the Greek messenger of the gods (Hermes). Or, you might think …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Hit or Miss: By Kilian’s Forbidden Games Relaunch
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readA beautifully realistic peach scent, let down by body-spray performance. When By Kilian discontinued Forbidden Games, the fruity-floral runner-up to the …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Dress to Impress: Perfume Edition
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readWhen the dress code is “dress to impress,” I assume you’d want to impress with your fragrance as well. I was …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Today in Bizarre: A Mayonnaise Fragrance by Hellmann’s
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 2 minutes readYup, you read that right. Hellmann’s, the mayonnaise brand, has a perfume. As a full disclaimer, I haven’t tried this fragrance …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Do Bitter Oranges Actually Smell Bitter? Let’s Find Out
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readLet’s start by answering the question raised in the title: Do bitter oranges actually smell bitter? Yes, if you think orange …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Chloé Nomade: From the Original to the Latest Flanker, Which Will You Pick?
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 4 minutes readThe first Chloé Nomade was released in 2018. This release was a shift from the brand’s signature powdery rose toward a …
