The Scent Journal
Honest guides from the decanting table — what smells like what, how to buy smart, and the stories behind the bottles.
Five Niche Fragrances That Went Viral for a Reason
Five viral niche fragrances that actually earned the hype: Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street, Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, LV Pacific Chill, Initio Oud for Greatness, and Side Effect. All available...
The Best Niche Fragrances for the Office
Five niche fragrances for the workplace: Green Irish Tweed, Dior Homme Intense, Pegasus, Percival, and Layton, all available as decants.
The Best Niche Fragrances for Fall: Five Scents Worth Sampling This Season
Five rich, warm niche fragrances that shine in cooler weather, and why sampling a decant before buying makes all the difference.
The Best Oud Fragrances for Beginners: Where to Start with Perfumery's Most Intimidating Note
Five ouds from our catalog ordered by intensity, from Tom Ford Oud Wood to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, so you can find your way into the note without a blind...
The Best Boozy Fragrances: Cognac, Rum, and Whiskey Scents Worth Sampling
Five niche boozy fragrances worth sampling: Angels' Share, Replica Jazz Club, Side Effect, Herod, and Black Phantom, each approaching the genre from a different angle.
Smells Like Tobacco Vanille: 5 Real Alternatives You Can Try First
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille defined the warm tobacco category. These five niche fragrances live in the same world, each with an honest note on how close it really gets, and...
The Best Fragrances for Date Night
Five niche fragrances that make the right impression on date night, and why a decant is the smart way to test them first.
The Best Gourmand Fragrances to Try (and How to Sample Them)
The best gourmand fragrances worth trying, from By Kilian Angels' Share to Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Xerjoff Naxos. Honest profiles, when to wear each, and the smart way to...