The Scent Journal
Honest guides from the decanting table — what smells like what, how to buy smart, and the stories behind the bottles.
Smells Like Tom Ford Oud Wood: 4 Niche Alternatives Worth Sampling
Oud Wood is the fragrance that taught the West to wear oud. These four niche alternatives share parts of its DNA: Royal Oud, Oud for Greatness, Herod and Side Effect....
Smells Like Replica Jazz Club: 5 Tobacco Fragrances Worth Sampling
Replica Jazz Club captured a 1920s jazz bar in a bottle: rum, tobacco, aged wood, soft vanilla. If you love it, five fragrances live in the same neighborhood. Angels' Share,...
Smells Like Bleu de Chanel: 5 Niche Alternatives Worth Sampling
Bleu de Chanel is one of the most worn fragrances on earth, and that is exactly the problem. These five niche fragrances share its DNA in meaningful ways: Green Irish...