If you’ve read any of my articles, then you’ll know that I love an affordable fragrance. As someone who works in the beauty industry, I am lucky enough to receive samples of both luxury and high street perfumes, and I truly believe that you don’t have to spend a fortune in order to smell good. … Read more
I’m a sucker for sweet scents, so, of course, most of the best vanilla perfumes take up space in my fragrance rotation. Don’t get me wrong, florals and musks have their place — even in some of my go-to vanilla fragrances — but there’s something about the sweet warmth of a creamy vanilla note that … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: are hair perfumes necessary? Absolutely not. Are they a fun, often less expensive alternative to regular perfume? Absolutely. Give one of the best hair perfumes a go if you’re on a fragrance kick and looking to expand your collection — maybe you’ll ditch your standard eau de parfum for good. … Read more
If you’re yet to smell Baccarat Rouge 540, then I recommend heading to sniff it straight away. Warm, sensual notes of jasmine and amber combine with sweet saffron and woody cedar for a truly seductive finish. I am yet to find someone who doesn’t like this warming scent, and it’s definitely one of my most complimented … Read more
Here’s the thing about really versatile fragrance notes: they should never be static. For example, I want a rose to smell different depending on what type of fragrance it’s used in—in some scents, it should smell sharp and young, while in others, it should smell sweet and warm. No matter what, however, a rose scent should always be unmistakably rosey. This … Read more
Growing up, my mum had the most enchanting collection of beauty products that took residence in her bathroom. (My dad’s electric shaver, bare bar soap, and a lone bottle of 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner didn’t stand a chance and were banished to a different bathroom downstairs.) Atop my mum’s porcelain vanity sat her jars of creams and powders, and … Read more
The olfactory equivalent of a designer handbag or a great pair of shoes, when it comes to beauty investments there is nothing quite like a great signature scent. Fragrance is the ultimate beauty statement maker—but at the same time is something that we all connect with on a deeply personal level. The best perfumes have the ability … Read more
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Dec 20, 2023 Estée Lauder, the American cosmetics giant, continues its exploration of China’s beauty market by recently acquiring a minority stake in the Chinese fragrance brand, Melt Season, through its investment entity, New Incubation Ventures.This strategic move follows Estée Lauder’s previous minority investment in the Chinese skincare and makeup … Read more
Finding your ideal perfume can be an arduous task on itself, but making the scent lasts all day can be easier to achieve thanks to the tips of a beauty expert. Sophie Blackledge, Group Head of Beauty at House of Fraser shared her top methods for making your perfume or aftershave last longer. The expert … Read more
News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin-care, nourishing hair-care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t really have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitating towards all … Read more
