Just in time for the cold season, the American niche fragrance label Commodity is treating us to three spicy scents in different variations: Spice, Spice, and Spice+. After…
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It’s gray and dreary outside. The rain is lashing against the window of my study. The linden trees in front of our house have lost almost all their…
This year’s Christmas at Diptyque doesn’t start with tinsel, but at the lathe. Here, small fir trees, owls, foxes, and other forest creatures are crafted from wood, making…
Racyne is a variation of the French word “racine,” which means “root” in English. And that is exactly what this Parisian brand is all about: fragrances that ground…
Oud has become an indispensable part of the world of niche fragrances. Hardly any other ingredient is as versatile, multifaceted, and adaptable as this precious incense wood. From…
Room 1015 unhesitatingly declares Kokoa Bang a non-gourmand fragrance. My nose isn’t quite so sure: the combination of juicy pear and dark cocoa clearly reminds me of Pear…
Oh, I’m so excited! One of my absolute favorite brands, Room 1015, has launched a new fragrance: Kokoa Bang! Even the name sounds promising—though we’ve come to expect…
The French niche fragrance label Nectar Olfactif by David Perrin is dedicated to the fascinating world of bees. These industrious nectar-gatherers serve as both a source of inspiration…
Eight fragrances, eight quick dates: Today, Akro is off to an olfactory speed-dating event. I’m testing the scents on the spot and as objectively as possible. That’s why…