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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

Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
by Jcelello
An exceptional gourmand. It smells like a combination of fresh pastries, vanilla bean, high-quality sandalwood oil, and a spicy component presumably from the clove, nutmeg, and maybe saffron. The sweetness tones down on my skin very gradually over ti...More
Ballade à Venise by Roberto Capucci
by Wild Gardener
The literal minded might expect Ballade à Venise (a stroll in Venice) to smell like gelato, rotting houses and pollution from cruise ships. Not a bit of it. It was a bizarre mix of syrup, orange blossom and the dry smell of marigold. It's hard t...More
Jules by Christian Dior
by tinfoilhatdude
2010 model. Krizia Uomo on top, with Gucci Nobile in the middle, their offspring is the base. Nice scent, but thin and doesn't last a full workday....More