How to Test Perfume Like a Beauty Editor: the 5-Step Method
Having worked as a beauty editor in a past life, I’ve picked up plenty of beauty tips and tricks that have stayed with me
Category: Fragrance Reviews
Alluring Perfume: The Sensual, Skin-Close Scents to Wear This Fall
In the Philippines, where I’m from, there’s this concept called kilig. It’s one of those words that doesn’t have a literal English translation, but
Which Ormonde Jayne Perfumes Last the Longest?
Ormonde Jayne is a true perfume person’s perfume house—rare ingredients, specialty oils, dense layered blends and a reputation that a lot of niche perfumers
Are Vanilla Colognes for Men Actually Worth Wearing?
The best vanilla cologne for men proves that vanilla has no business being filed away as exclusively sweet or feminine. That perception is simply
The Best Fall Colognes for Men, From Woody to Spicy
What are the best fall colognes for men? As we’ve said many times before, it all comes down to personal preference, which entails getting
Looking for the Best Le Labo Santal 33 Dupe? Try These Instead
In my almost 13 years as a Scentbird writer, I’ve tried to count the exact number of times I’ve publicly declared my love for
Fragrance Notes 101: What They Are and How to Read Them
Every perfume description throws a list of fragrance notes at you, bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood, and so on… it’s easy to smile and nod along
How to Make Perfume Last Longer: Dos and Don’ts
If you’ve ever wondered how to make perfume last longer, the answer isn’t always about spraying more. How to make perfume last longer depends
Our 7 Favorite Gourmand Perfumes to Wear Right Now
Comfort in a bottle: the image often associated with gourmand perfumes. Build around edible notes that sound like your favorite dessert–think vanilla, caramel, coffee,
The 7 Best Affordable Perfumes That Actually Smell Expensive
Sometimes, in the fragrance world, the most affordable perfumes mean genuinely cheap. Other times, however, it just means considerably cheaper than the crazy expensive
What Makes a Cologne Sexy? The Facts, Plus 5 Scents That Get It Right
I’m not a man, but I do appreciate one who smells good. Over the years, conversations with friends, coworkers, and pretty much anyone willing
The Best Cologne Subscription for 2026: How the Men’s Plans Compare
The short answer: a cologne subscription is the best option for any guy who wants to wear great cologne without gambling $100+ on a
How to Apply Perfume So Your Scent Lasts All Day
As a teenager, we were mostly taught the same thing: a couple sprays on the neck and the wrists, maybe a rub, and then
How to Pack the Perfect Perfume for Every Kind of Summer Vacation
Summer is here, and if you’re living in a European country–or at least, if you’ve adopted that mindset–then les vacances (vacations) are always on
The Best Summer Perfumes for Women in 2026: Fresh, Flirty Scents for the Heat
The best summer perfumes for women capture exactly how we want to feel when the heat hits: fresh, flirty, and unbothered. The amber-drenched, oud-heavy
What’s Your Summer Signature Scent? Take the Quiz
A fragrance quiz might not let you smell through your phone (yet), but it’ll get you surprisingly close. For all the clever things technology
Find Your Summer Signature Scent with this Fragrance Quiz
Perfume isn’t one-and-done. It’s an ever-evolving situationship, and nothing stirs the pot like a change in weather. All those fragrances you were happy to
Best Baccarat Rouge 540 Alternatives: 7 Scents with the Same Magic, Without the Wait
There’s a reason Baccarat Rouge 540 has become the most talked-about fragrance of the decade. The 2015 collaboration between perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and crystal
What Is the Best Fragrance Subscription in 2026
Finding the best fragrance subscription can completely change the way you discover perfume. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on full-size bottles you may
The 5 Best Fragrance Quizzes to Find Your Scent
Find your perfect scent with a fragrance quiz. Compare the best fragrance quizzes and get personalized perfume recommendations based on your unique style.
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