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Niche Perfumes vs. Designer Perfumes
Two worlds, two ways of understanding perfumery. Discover the differences between designer and niche perfumes: from their creative philosophy and ingredient quality to the sensory experience they offer on the...
Perfume myths: what we believe... and what really happens
What we believe about a perfume's longevity, projection, and concentration rarely tells the whole story.A deeper look to understand what truly lies behind each fragrance.
Ingredients and Notes: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
Did you know that a note or accord doesn't necessarily refer to the actual ingredients in a fragrance?
What are niche perfumes and how to recognize them?
Here are some tips for discovering and recognizing niche perfumes.
Why isn't it good for perfumes to last so long?
What happens when a perfume lasts too long? Discover what's behind the longevity of perfumes and why it doesn't define their quality.
Why do perfumes apparently not last?
Discover an important factor in the longevity of a fragrance: olfactory fatigue.
Textures and aromas: different notes of perfumery
Discover different perfume notes: lactonic, solar, ozonic, and resinous.
Perfumery through the genes
Each person is a completely different world, and our noses are no exception. Discover how the way we perceive aromas is related to our genetics.
Perfume in the Human Mind
How do scents influence our brain? Since birth, scents have impacted our lives more than we imagine. Have you ever felt transported back to childhood by the smell of hot...
Olfactory fatigue: What it is and how to avoid it
Scents evoke memories of all kinds. They can be concrete experiences that marked your life or a specific place. But in addition to being like a time machine, fragrances also...
The best perfumers of all time
Learn more about the great eminences behind the best niche fragrances.
Designer Perfumes vs. niche: What are their differences
Learn about the main characteristics that differentiate a niche perfume from the designer perfumes sold in retail stores.