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...
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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...
La Fleur By Livvy Puck’s Potion
A few weeks ago, I entered a local store and I was greeted by the inebriating aroma of Easter lilies. They were all beautifully arranged in pretty vases looking...
Gallup Perfume Angora Oud
Named after the founder’s family name, Gallup Perfume is an independent and artisanal fragrance, bath, and body line based in Connecticut. It was a pleasure for...
Marbella Perfumes Ever Present
Born and raised in Nicaragua, Helida Dodd grew up on her family’s farm surrounded by majestic trees, fragrant jasmines, volcanos, the ocean, and delicious food....
Fragrant Loves of the Past
I am dedicating this Valentine’s Day to past (but not lost) loves. If you’ve been in love with perfume for as long as I have, you might recall those young feeli...