I know many will read the title and think this is just gourmand fragrances being taken too far, and maybe they’re …
Hala Kaawach
Hala Kaawach
Hala is a content specialist specializing in cultural, lifestyle, and beauty content. Since 2024, she has been contributing to V Perfumes, where she analyzes the fragrance world and explores the origins and evolution of trends. Hala also shares her personal perspectives on her blog, mornings from my room, and engages with the literary community through her BookTok account, @halasbooktalks.
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Ginger Fragrances: Uncovering a Versatile Note
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 4 minutes readGinger has been around for thousands of years. The word ginger comes from the ancient Sanskrit shringavera, meaning ‘shaped like a …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
A Dolce & Gabbana Bouquet: Dolce & Her Many Flankers
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 5 minutes readEver since the release of the original Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana, the brand has launched a floral flanker of the …
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Today, our spotlight falls on Christine Nagel, the in-house perfumer of Hermès since 2014. In another life, Nagel would have been …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
The Pistachio Note & How it Became a Gourmand
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 5 minutes readPistachio in perfume isn’t a new concept, despite what some brands might lead you to believe. However, it hasn’t always existed …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
The Sensory Language We Use to Talk About Perfumes
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 4 minutes readThere aren’t many words to describe what things smell like (in the English language, at least); therefore, we borrow words from …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
You Don’t Have to Guess the Best Guess Perfumes – for Her
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 4 minutes readGuess feels like it’s one of those brands that has always been around. I remember wearing one of their perfumes as …
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Woody perfumes tend to be aromatic and earthy, composed of notes derived from woods, resins, moss, and bark. Most woody fragrances …
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We usually add salt to food for its unique flavour; we add it to sweets to enhance existing flavours, and we …
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Perfumes & Fragrances
Coconut Perfumes You’ll Go Coco For
by Hala Kaawachby Hala Kaawach 3 minutes readWhen I was younger, I used to love coconut fragrances, and I was astonished to learn that not everyone did! But …
