Fragrances are expensive, and having a signature scent can mean splurging on top-ups every time you run out. With costs increasing, bargain beauty is on the rise, and there’s no longer the need to buy designer, if you’d rather save money. M&S is no longer solely for food or fashion, as the retail giant’s beauty … Read more
The year is 1953. A 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is crowned. The Oscars are broadcast on television for the first time. And a bath oil called Youth-Dew is brought to market by a budding beauty entrepreneur named Estée Lauder. The rest of the story goes a little something like this: While most women only wore … Read more
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for men aren’t always so obvious, especially since it can feel like V-Day gifts are catered more to the girlies than the guys. You know what you want, but what does he want? Of course, a good rule to follow is to gift something he wouldn’t indulge in on his … Read more
Finding the best perfume gifts for any loved one this Valentine’s Day can be difficult. After all, everyone’s fragrance profile and the preferred notes they lean towards are unique. With that being said, we already know that the power of a good fragrance is potent. It can trigger memories, invoke deep emotions, or remind you … 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
One of those people is Calice Becker, vice president perfumer at Givaudan, director of Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris, and the nose behind Dior J’Adore and other iconic fragrances. In 2018, she saw an opportunity to streamline the complicated development process and spearheaded the birth of Carto, an AI-powered tool that is the “brain” of … 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 have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitate towards … Read more
The best roll-on perfumes are some of beauty’s greatest unsung heroes. If you’re struggling to stay under the 3.4-ounce liquid limit before hitting the TSA line, or want to bring along your favorite fragrance to reapply in the bathroom during a first date, roll-on perfume is your best friend. So opt for the travel-friendly version of your all-time favorite scent, … Read more
This particular starter set comes with one refill of the brand’s Aqua Waves scent, which contains an aromatic blend of florals like jasmine, lilac, hyacinth, iris, and osmanthus that are paired with crisp water and fruity mandarin. Best For: Trash can odors, large rooms Key Notes: Jasmine, lilac, hyacinth, iris, osmanthus, water, mandarin Best Value: … Read more
