The Scent Journal

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

Nishane: Inside Istanbul's First Niche Perfume House (and 4 Bottles to Start With)

Nishane is Istanbul's first niche perfume house, built by two non-perfumers who write concepts and commission noses to execute them. We break down the four Nishane extraits we carry as...

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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...

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