Whether woody or fresh, leathery or floral, after speaking to a handful of perfumers and smelling dozens myself, it’s true that chypres are all about creating a mood: sophisticated, seductive, assertive, and powerful are all words our experts used to describe this enigmatic category full of intrigue and mystery. Are we experiencing a chypre revival? … Read more
“Espresso” has arguably been the anthem of summer, so when I heard singing sensation Sabrina Carpenter was launching another fragrance (she already has Sweet Tooth, a vanilla scent, and Caramel Dream, with amber and almond, in her collection) the first thing I thought of was…a chocolate espresso-scented fragrance, of course. And I wasn’t too far … Read more
The first Best of Beauty Awards ran in Allure in 1996. In the 28 years since, we’ve never wavered in our commitment to finding the products that don’t just do what they say they’ll do, they do it better than the rest. We test and test (and test) and consult a panel of expert judges … Read more
Since its drop, Cé Noir has been met with mixed reviews — some enjoy it, others aren’t enthralled, and even more are glad that something they spent nearly $200 on without smelling has a nice scent. I’m not crazy in love. Here’s why. Packaging Cé Noir comes in a hefty box with a chrome silver … Read more
