What Are Gourmand Perfumes? A Beginner’s Guide to Edible-Smelling Fragrances
There’s a whole category of perfumes that smell like you could eat them, think warm vanilla cake, melted caramel, freshly brewed coffee, toasted marshmallows, and creamy chocolate. If you’ve ever sniffed a fragrance and thought “this smells like dessert”, you’ve already met a gourmand. Gourmand perfumes are one of the most beloved but also the […]
How to Make Perfume Last Longer: 12 Tips That Actually Work
You spritz your favourite perfume before stepping out. Two hours later, it’s completely gone. You can’t smell it. Nobody else can either. Sound familiar? The good news is that it’s not always the perfume’s fault. More often than not, it’s about how and where you’re applying it. Small changes in your routine can make a […]
EDT vs EDP: Which Perfume Concentration Should You Buy?
You’ve found a perfume you love. Then you notice it comes in two versions – Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum, at two different price points. Do you go for the cheaper one and hope for the best? Or spend more without really knowing why? This is one of the most common sources of […]
Fragrance Notes Explained: What Are Top, Middle & Base Notes?
Ever sprayed a perfume in the store, loved it, bought it, and then wondered why it smells completely different on your skin an hour later? That happens because perfumes are made in layers called fragrance notes. These notes unfold over time and create the full scent experience of a perfume. If terms like top notes, […]