While I’d describe myself as a certified summer girl in practically every aspect, when it comes to my favourite perfumes, autumn is my season. Of course, there is a time and a place for the best holiday fragrances and crunchy perfumes, but, in my opinion, if you’re someone like me who likes to smell expensive,…
Fashion-obsessed folk would call labdanum perfumes the olfactory equivalent of a leather jacket—a capsule piece that ties everything together, adding an edgy yet effortlessly cool touch to just about any look. But what exactly is a labdanum fragrance? And why is it beloved by the industry’s most noteworthy experts? Let me fill you in. What…
Welcome to Beauty’s Night Out, a series dedicated to the need-to-know beauty conversations dominating the nightlife scene. Expect a first look at the latest trends, behind-the-scenes tutorials, and loads of going-out inspiration as you get all dolled up—all you need is your favorite playlist. Ellis Brooklyn’s Bee will always remind me of my 25th birthday….
As a beauty editor who writes about fragrance regularly, I’m very lucky to have a pretty extensive perfume collection. While I have a personal preference for creamy vanilla scents and lightweight, airy fragrances, a quick browse through my ever-growing collection reveals a diverse mix of different fragrance families, from crisp green options to watery aquatic…
If I asked you to describe a signature clean-smelling scent, you’d probably reel off a few expected adjectives. Fresh? Always. Lightweight? Most-likely. Scents that evoke the feeling of falling into fresh linen bed sheets? The best kind. What I probably wouldn’t expect to hear, however, is crunchy. Yet, allow me to prove to you why…
Salty, fresh and incredibly luxurious? Marine perfumes have all the makings of an expensive coastal getaway. Whenever I find myself dreaming of a summer in The Hamptons, these are the scents I reach for. Ask me to name some of the best perfumes of all time, and I guarantee that there will be multiple marine…
I collect perfume the way other people collect key chains, postcards, or any other trinket. I love the chic glass bottles and the amber-colored liquid inside. I love the way they evoke different times, places, and people. Most of all, I love the thrill of discovering a new staple scent that you know you’ll wear…
As a perfume-obsessed beauty editor, I love nothing more than when an unexpected scent starts trending. Of course, I’ll always love the comforting richness of the best vanilla perfumes or the lightness that comes from a soft white floral scent, however, there’s something forever exciting about coming across a fragrance that smells unlike anything you’ve…
I truly believe that there’s nothing better than a tropical holiday in summer. Between feeling the warm sun on your skin and the relaxing sound of waves, nothing beats those salty beach days and sunset cocktails. But while I’d love to spend the entire season jet-setting across different islands, my bank account tends to disagree….
Perhaps my favourite part of wearing a perfume is the power it holds to transport you to a time and place. And my favourite place to visit is Italy. From Tuscany to Lake Como, every Italian region I’ve visited lingers in my mind, with memories evoked by scent. And for me, no other fragrance house…
