Why Is Clive Christian Perfume So Expensive?

British niche fragrance brand Clive Christian has become a byword for luxury in the fragrance world.  Established in 1999 by designer Clive Christian, the brand is intended to be a revival of a heritage perfume house known as The Crown Perfumery (founded in 1872), which was given use of the royal crown by Queen Victoria…

Why Is Creed Perfume So Expensive?

Creed has been perhaps the foremost niche fragrance brand for decades, and one of the few that has achieved a similar degree of success to designer brands, along with Jo Malone.  Fragrances such as Green Irish Tweed, Silver Mountain Water, Millésime Impérial, and the wildly popular Aventus are considered landmark releases not only in the…

7 Reasons Why People Wear Perfume

Perfume has been around for time immemorial.  From the age of Babylon until today, perfume has been a constant companion of humankind.  But why exactly do people wear perfume? What are the reasons behind our love of smelling good?  People wear perfume and deodorant for a variety of reasons. Personal hygiene is the obvious one,…

What Happens If Perfume Gets In Your Mouth?

Imagine: you’ve just sprayed on a heaping dose of your favorite designer perfume, but some of it ends up inside your mouth rather than on your wrists.  It’s something that I would wager has happened at least once or twice to most perfumistas (it has to me, at least). But if you get perfume in…

Guerlain Lui Review

French fragrance brand Guerlain is renowned for their legendary perfumes, many of which are over a hundred years old and still going strong, such as Mitsouko. Founded in 1828, the brand remains an absolute cornerstone of the modern fragrance industry, setting trends and consistently churning out high quality (and often very expensive) perfume.  Lui, a…

Imaginary Authors Sundrunk Review

American fragrance brand Imaginary Authors has been making a splash in the niche fragrance world ever since its founding by perfumer Josh Lobb in 2012. With its creative branding, affordable pricing, and bold and unique offerings, it’s clear to see why. Sundrunk, a 2018 release from the house, is inspired by summer love at the…

Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Review

French niche brand Frédéric Malle has been one of the most celebrated and successful niche fragrance houses ever since its inception in 2000. The brand places an emphasis on the perfumer rather than the maison itself, and gives each of the perfumers it works with access to the best raw materials and limitless creative freedom. …

Dior Homme Parfum Review

The Dior Homme line of perfumes is one of the most iconic and successful in modern fragrance history. Characterized by its signature lipsticky iris note, the line has spawned a number of flankers that have grown into legends in their own right, as well as influenced countless others, including Valentino with its Uomo Intense (which…

Amouage Beach Hut Man Review

Omani brand Amouage is one of the oldest and most well-respected niches fragrances houses around. Renowned for their heavy, incense and oud laden creations, such as Interlude Man and Jubilation XXV, Amouage has positioned itself on the cutting edge of unique, complex, and high quality perfumery.  Beach Hut Man, a 2017 release, is one of…

Dior Fahrenheit Le Parfum Review

Dior’s Fahrenheit is an all-time classic 80s powerhouse that took the men’s fragrance world by storm when it was released way back in 1988. With its characteristic gasoline accord, rough-and-tumble leather, and masculine florals, nothing had ever smelled quite like it before, and it still stands the test of time today.  The original Fahrenheit has…