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...
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...
Spring Mood: Mimosa and Linden Blossom Fragrances
When spring arrives, so does my fondness for lightness, reawakening, and transparency. I love those first shiny days as I take in the brisk air with its mix of ...
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...