The Scent Journal

Honest guides from the decanting table — what smells like what, how to buy smart, and the stories behind the bottles.

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A bottle of Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace set back on a pale limewashed oak table, with chestnuts and broken cinnamon sticks sharp in the foreground and snow visible through a bright window behind.
The Best Niche Fragrances for Winter: Five Bottles Built for Cold Air

Cold air slows evaporation, which is why a summer fragrance seems to vanish in December. These five niche bottles are built on density instead: Gris Charnel, Replica By the Fireplace,...

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