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- Purity of Purpose: an interview with Christian Bohdan of Helio
  by Carla Seipp
  The West Coast is most stereotypically known for a preconceived lifestyle of daily hikes, green juice galore and alternative spiritual practices. But how would one define the olfactory aesthetic of said region? One fragrance brand embraced this challenge, creating completely cliche-free scents in the process. Helio is the brainchild of Christian Bohdan. In collaboration with… [Read More]
- Joseph Quartana of Six Scents Essentials on Ultra-Modern Gourmands and The Beauty of Duality
  by Carla Seipp
- Scent takes the stage: An interview with Sarah Baker
  by Carla Seipp
- Olfactory Adventures with 4160 Tuesdays' Sarah McCartney
  by Carla Seipp
- The Enduring Influence of Oud
  by Elizabeth Harris
- Geza Schön: Rebel With An Olfactory Cause
  by Carla Seipp

Alien Flora Futura by Thierry Mugler
by rbaker
A fairly bright citrus-leaning opening blast greets me cheerily - the hand of Buddha is touching me. uplifting. The drydown adds an orangey tone, and the develops a somewhat woodsy crispiness, and is probably meant to be the queen of the night. ...More
Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum Satinée by Giorgio Armani
by aquila_2009
Like drinking a mojito on some mediterranean beach,near the sea and fine sand under your feet. very refreshing and uplifting, very interesting juice.serene, uncomplicated,clean,discreetly energizing.the first sniff is lemon mojito with freshness comi...More
Les Heures Voyageuses - Oud & Menthe by Cartier
by Smell'dwell
TLDR: Very Good (3.9/5). A combination that seems as though it shouldn't work. But it does work--very well. Mathilde Laurent has a deft hand with mint. In Guerlain's Herba Fresca, she added mint to an herbal cologne in a way that retains the fr...More