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Why is Cachet So Expensive?

Cachet is a name that will ring a bell for many Gen X and Millennials. Considered a household name for decades, this popularized perfume sat on many of our parents’ and relatives’ vanities, becoming a staple in their everyday fragrance wear.  The sensual spicy florals are most known for their discontinuation today, maxing out at…

Why is Baccarat Perfume So Expensive?

Top Notes of Supple Saffron and Sweet Jasmine meet the boldly poetic Middle Notes of Ambient Amberwood and Ambergris. Finally finished off with Woodsy Bottom Notes, Fir Resin, and Cedar.  Sound familiar? The peculiar combination of scents may leave you guessing, but it’s become one of the most iconic premium perfumes released in the last…

Why Chloé Fragrances Are So Expensive

A French luxury fashion house most recognized for its muted, earthy-toned magazine adverts. They often feature their classic calfskin saddle bags alongside their timeless ribbed bottles. Chloé has become the ‘It Brand’ for the coined term “Clean Girl Aesthetic” in the last 2 years. Featured on various social poster boards, their boho feminine appeal comes…

How to Spot Fake Black Opium Perfume

Yves Saint-Laurent is one of the most iconic designers of the 20th century. His brand remains incredibly popular across the world, from clothing and accessories to perfumes. The dazzling success of YSL’s most emblematic perfume, Black Opium, has attracted the jealousy of counterfeiters creating and selling fake versions of the fragrance. How do you know…

How To Spot a Fake YSL Perfume

French designer brand Yves Saint Laurent, also known as YSL, is one of the most established and iconic houses on the market, both in fragrance and fashion.  Of course, success doesn’t come without challenges, especially in the age of the Internet. An abundance of scammers have seen fit to capitalize on the YSL name and…

What’s the Difference Between Perfume and Fragrance?

If you’ve read any articles from this site, you’ve probably seen that I use the words “perfume” and “fragrance” pretty interchangeably.  And it’s true that these two words are about as similar as they can be. But is there any difference between the words “perfume” and “fragrance” to speak of?  The difference between the words…

What’s The Difference Between Eau de Toilette and Perfume?

If you’ve had any experience in the world of perfumes, you’ve probably encountered the words “perfume” and “eau de toilette” on more than one occasion, both referring to what seems to be the same thing.  But is there a difference between the two? And if so, what is it?  The difference between “eau de toilette”…

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,…