Fragrances

Designer fragrances

Notes, narratives, and the perfumers behind them.

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Lancome

Calypso

A deep dive into the discontinued masterpiece that defined an era of bold, romantic per…

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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Hot

Why This Y2K Icon Still Ignites Passions in the Luxury Fragrance World.

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Gucci

Gucci Pour Homme Ii

Exploring the sophisticated scent profile, performance, and enduring legacy of a covete…

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Giorgio Armani

Acqua Di Gio Essenza

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Guerlain

Idylle Love Blossom

Chasing the Ghost of a Perfect Spring Scent

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Giorgio Armani

Emporio Armani Diamonds Black Carat For Her

The Enigmatic Spark: Why This Discontinued Gem Still Dazzles Discerning Collectors

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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Nuit Blanche

Embrace the Electric Mystery of a Night That Never Ends

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Givenchy

Pi Neo Tropical Paradise

Uncorking the memory of a fleeting, sun-drenched masterpiece from Givenchy.

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Mugler

The Taste Of Fragrance Womanity

Is This Discontinued Savory-Sweet Legend Worth the Hunt?

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Guerlain

Aqua Allegoria Winter Delice

The discontinued Aqua Allegoria that smells like Christmas. We break down the scent, pe…

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Dior

Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet 2011

A deep dive into the ephemeral grace and historical significance of a beloved, disconti…

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Giorgio Armani

Acqua Di Gioia Eau Fraiche

A refreshing, sophisticated summer scent with a critical weakness. Here's what you need…

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Davidoff

Hot Water Night

An exploration of olfactory chiaroscuro from the house of Zino Davidoff.

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Marc Jacobs

Splash The Basil 2008

Why this discontinued, herbaceous masterpiece is still hunted by fragrance connoisseurs.

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Gucci

Gucci Pour Homme 1976

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Guerlain

Vetiver Frozen Fragrance

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Gucci

Envy For Men

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Ralph Lauren

Romance Silver

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Givenchy

Oblique Play

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Givenchy

Amarige Mariage

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Marc Jacobs

Pomegranate Splash

Deconstructing the luminous, fruit-forward cologne that captured a moment in time.

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Calvin Klein

Ck One Summer 2010

A limited-edition aquatic citrus that defined a season. Does this discontinued summer c…

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Chanel

Allure Eau Fraichissante Pour L Ete

A critical look at Chanel's rare, discontinued summer classic. Is it a collector's drea…

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Issey Miyake

L Eau D Issey Summer 2013

Why This Limited Edition Aquatic Remains a Holy Grail for Fragrance Connoisseurs