Fragrance
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Black Opium vs Dossier Ambery Vanilla
If you love sweet coffee and vanilla scents, YSL Black Opium, Dossier Ambery Vanilla and Kilian Intoxicated are worth a sniff. See how they…
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How to Build a Fragrance Wardrobe You Will Wear
A few perfumes with different jobs can cover your whole life, from the office to cold weather to big nights. Here's how to pick the four to…
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Building a Fragrance Collection: Start, Upgrade, or Overkill
A fragrance collection can start with just one scent you love. Grow it slowly, try samples first, and you'll know when you have enough.
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YSL Libre Eau de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
YSL Libre mixes bright lavender with soft orange blossom for a scent people notice. Find out if it's right for you, plus a cheaper option an…
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Why Perfume Smells Different on You
A perfume that smells amazing on your friend can fade fast on you. Your skin and everyday products play a part, and most of it is easy to fi…
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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
Flowerbomb Nectar is sweeter and richer than the original, with a jammy blackcurrant note. See if it's worth it, plus a cheaper and a fancie…
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Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’62 Eau de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
Do you love the Cheirosa '62 scent? See if the stronger perfume is worth it over the body mist, and which cozy splurge to try next.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
Baccarat Rouge 540 smells warm, sweet and a little smoky. The Extrait is the richest version, and a much cheaper dupe gets surprisingly clos…
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The Fragrance Guide: Build a Scent Wardrobe Without the Snobbery
Fragrance doesn't have to feel snobby. Figure out the notes you love, how to make a scent last and how to build a small collection you'll we…
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Does Perfume Expire? Shelf Life, Storage, and the Vinegar Note
Perfume does go bad eventually. See how to tell when a bottle has turned, why the bathroom is the worst place to keep it, and how to make it…
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Body Mists vs Perfume: When Cheaper Is Actually Right
Body mists are fun, cheap and sometimes the smarter pick over perfume. Know when a mist is enough and when a real perfume is worth the money…
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How to Make Perfume Last Past Lunch
Does your perfume fade by lunch? Moisturized skin, smarter spray spots and the right strength help it last, and there's a simple reason you…
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Two Perfumes, One Scent That’s Yours
Layering two perfumes is easier than it looks. Put the heavier scent on first and try simple pairings to make a scent that feels like yours.
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Parfum, EDP, EDT: What Concentration Actually Buys You
Parfum, eau de parfum or eau de toilette? The difference is how long it lasts, and the cheaper bottle is sometimes the smarter buy.
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Sample Your Way to a Signature Scent
Your favorite candles and lotions can point you to a perfume you'll actually wear. Sample cheaply and test each one through a full day first…
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Read Perfume Notes From the Bottom Up
Perfume notes are easier to understand than they sound. Learn the top, heart and base, see seven famous scents broken down, and test a scent…