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- Joseph Quartana of Six Scents Essentials on Ultra-Modern Gourmands and The Beauty of Duality
  by Carla Seipp
  Designed by Rad Hourani and created by nose Christophe Raynaud, Ascent represents the life and death cycle via semen, baby powder, leather, and frankincense accords (olfactory equivalents to conception, infancy, middle-age, and death). It’s a slightly sweet musk that maintains a hint of darkness. “Ascent is the black sheep, some people like and enjoy it, but it&rsqu… [Read More]
- 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
- Givaudan Evaluator Interview part 1 - "Always Find Something Positive" Naila Hamayed
  by Persolaise

The Visionary by Gap
by Zealot Crusader
The Gap has made in-store exclusive fragrance for quite some time, and like many mall chain boutiques that do, they can be here today and gone tomorrow. However, unlike Victoria's Secret, The Express, or Zara, The Gap at least seems to try putting mo...More
Chrome by Azzaro
by Zealot Crusader
Azzaro Chrome (1996) is the best-selling Azzaro masculine fragrance of all time, even if the original Azzaro pour Homme (1978) holds the title of best-seller in Europe, and is arguably far more iconic from a historical perspective. Azzaro Chrome was ...More
Infusion d'Iris L'Eau d'Iris by Prada
by rbaker
The first impression is a mix of a semi-bright mint that is intertwined with a smooth neroli, which displays just a touch of gentle earthiness. There is not harshness or earthiness in this neroli. A laurel- herbal undertone evolves after a short whi...More