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Coffee & Jasmine Make Scents: Cortile by Milano Fragranze
Introduction This past January I set out on an aromatic adventure that brought me to a niche perfume house nestled in Milan’s bustling fragrance district – Milano Fragranze. As part of my #samplingthrough2024 project, I uncovered a scent that instantaneously
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Passionate Pursuits: The Pros & Cons of Building a Perfume Collection
Perfume hobbyists meticulously grow their fragrance archives with dedication yet often overlook pragmatic burdens. My journey building a meaningful scent collection brought intellectual rewards but also forced difficult reckonings around storage, expenses, and counterfeit risks requiring self-discipline.
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Free Perfume Collection Tracker: Organize Your Scents
Embark on a journey of olfactory elegance and meticulous cataloging with our exclusive Perfume Collection Tracker. Every fragrance enthusiast knows the pleasure of curating a personal collection of scents. But as your collection grows, the charm lies not only in
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Noème vs Hermès: Comparing Abysse & Un Jardin Sur La Lagune
As an avid fragrance enthusiast, I’ve amassed countless perfume samples over time. This year I vowed to finally start tackling my backlog in earnest – thus #samplingthrough2024 was born. Each day I select a new scent sample to test, aiming
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A Message in Lipstick: Francesca Bianchi’s Sticky Lips Seduces the Senses
I still remember that January night when Francesca Bianchi’s daring new elixir first sparked temptation. Entering the dim bedroom greeted by a sultry new scent infused in the very air. Traces of tobacco, hints of iris and spice beckoned deeper
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Café Cabanel: The Coffee-Lover’s Perfume Dream
“Step inside the sensory world of Teo Cabanel’s Café Cabanel, where each spray is a homage to the beloved coffeehouses of yore. Crafted with a connoisseur’s precision by the distinguished Cécile Zarokian, this fragrance is not merely a scent but