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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]
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  by Carla Seipp
- Scent takes the stage: An interview with Sarah Baker
  by Carla Seipp
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  by Carla Seipp
- The Enduring Influence of Oud
  by Elizabeth Harris
- Geza Schön: Rebel With An Olfactory Cause
  by Carla Seipp

Apple Tabac by Pineward Perfumes
by drseid
Apple Tabac skips any detectable top notes on skin, moving directly to its highly linear heart progression. During the heart and continuing through the late dry-down the composition features a focal natural smelling slightly bright, fresh red apple,...More
Ambre Gris Eau de Parfum by Perris Monte Carlo
by Zealot Crusader
If you were looking for a spicy floral amber fragrance that paid homage to ambergris, then you are in the right place, but if you expected this stuff to contain or smell mostly of real ambergris, you had best turn around now. Perris Monte Carlo Amber...More
Voyageurs by Abbott
by speedracer
Airy, slightly bitter green florals. My least favorite from the Abbott line that I was able to sample from the Explorer Kit. Just doesn’t feel appealing for either gender but that’s just my personal preference. The bitterness is just the deal-breaker...More