Darren Alan Perfumes
My first blog article of 2023 is about a fragrance house founded by a talented independent nose, Darren Alan, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you are drawn to i...
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Autumn and Winter Mood: Five Scented Candles
Do you burn candles during the colder seasons or all year long? I love to burn them throughout the year but smelling something lovely in a comfy room is especia...
Wit & West Perfumes Reserve Collection
A few months ago, I spoke about Wit & West, the all-natural fragrance line from Colorado I happily discovered over the past year or so. In my article and in...
My Guide to Halloween Fragrances
When October begins, my desire for deeper and richer scents soars. However, the fall mood wouldn’t be complete without fragrances that nicely match the dark and...
House of Lilith Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is the first creation by House of Lilith, an independent fragrance line based in Pennsylvania and owned by Amanda Sinisi, art nerd and gourmand...
Maison Matine Lost in Translation
The playful, colorful bottle designs are what initially drew my attention to the creations of the French fragrance line, Maison Matine. After trying several on ...
La Fleur By Livvy Bouquet de Printemps and Resham
I’m happy to talk about two recent releases by La Fleur By Livvy, an independent fragrance line I have very much enjoyed over the past year and a half. Bouquet ...
For The Scent of It Perfumes Folk Tale
When Michael Schrammel announced a giveaway for his latest fragrant creation, I really didn’t think I’d be one of the five lucky winners. One of the conditions ...
Wit & West Perfumes
A lover of scented items, precious raw materials, dancing, and art, Whitney Dru Swales launched Wit & West in January 2021. Whitney is the founder and perfu...
Auphorie Ryukyu
What do you like to spritz when the weather gets balmy and summer is approaching? I can think of several fragrance types. Florals as crisp as sheets washed in M...