Several new reviews on my Substack, including Guerlain Tabac Sahara, BDL Velvet Tonka extrait and Balmain Destin.

Reviews of lots of new releases, including the latest from Marc-Antoine Barrois (a Harrods-exclusive called B87.135), a new version of Guerlain L'Homme Ideal and the gorgeously outdoorsy Neroli Letters from Montblanc.

Two new interviews: the first with Barbara Herman (Eris) and the second with Jo Fairley (On The Scent Media).

It's fete du muguet -- the 1st of May -- which means we turn our attention to lily of the valley. Here's my review of a perfume that wonderfully captures the scent of the flowers AND marks its 50th anniversary this year: Penhaligon's Lily Of The Valley.

Two new scents from Hermes: one addition to the Jardins and one to the Hermessences. And, somewhat unexpectedly, at least one of them is proving rather contentious. In addition: four wonderful re-issues from Van Cleef & Arpels. Almost too retro to be true!

Barbara Herman and Antoine Lie have done it again! Here's my review of the new Eris Mother's Milk, as well as thoughts on the wonderful Demo Accords book by Pia Long. Plus... have H&M just made one of the best Lily Of The Valley candles of recent years??

Who says perfume can't make the world a better place? Here are my Top 10 perfumes for spring 2026 -- scents to celebrate the power and beauty of friendship.

Fig perfumes -- are you a fan? Here are my thoughts on the latest addition to the genre: Tom Ford Figue Erotique.

And here we were, thinking Tom Ford have nothing left to say about oud -- my review of the new Oud Voyager, as well as Guerlain Royal Extract III and releases from Trudon, Parle Moi De Parfum and others.

A live interview with Veronique Spoturno -- of the brand Spoturno -- as well as the legend himself, Christopher Sheldrake, creator of nearly every single Serge Lutens perfume ever made.

We have a new Dior... and it may be the best one yet from Francis Kurkdjian. Plus: reviews of new releases from Le Labo and L'Artisan Parfumeur.

Escentric Molecules is 20 years old! Here's a live interview with co-founder and perfumer Geza Schoen in which he discusses the development of his brand, as well as his two new releases, Molecule 01 + Champaca and Molecule 01 + Cistus.

How many of you out there have heard of Stora Skuggan? If you haven't, then I'd urge you to seek out their work. Here are my thoughts on their entire collection, together with reviews of new releases from Acqua Di Parma and Born To Stand Out.

From Wuthering Heights to Brokeback Mountain -- my rundown of the best perfumes for Valentine's Day 2026

Love At Chapter One: Perfumes For Valentine’s Day 2013 - This post has been moved to my Substack. To read it, please click on this link: Top 10 perfumes for fictional couples. Persolaise

We have a new Malle! The first one since 2024... and also the first ever by the legendary Annick Menardo. Here's my review.

The suave sophistication of tobacco -- here's my list of the Top 10 best tobacco perfumes

The first reviews of the year are in: Tom Ford Soleil Neige, BDK Vanille Caviar, Nez 1+1 Ansongo, and more...

My first review of the year is of a flanker from 2024: Chanel Gabrielle L'Eau, by Olivier Polge. Could it possibly be the best of the Gabrielles?

Here we go -- my Top 10 perfumes of 2025. Are any of your favourites on the list?

My final reviews of the year: Born To Stand Out Black Creme and Black Karak, Hiram Green Ultra, Comme Des Garcons Syros and Max Richter, Zoologist Portuguese Man O'War

My list of the Top 10 best perfumes for winter 2025 -- scents that act like a light in the darkness.

All my very best wishes for the festive season -- happy Christmas to those celebrating it.

A feast of light -- My review of the recently-launched, exclusive collection from Serge Lutens, comprised of two new scents (Zurafa and Bois Roi D'Agallaoche) as well as Tarab, Cracheuses De Flammes and Sidi Bel-Abbes from what used to be the Section D'Or range.

Who fancies a reissue of a Coty classic? Here are my thoughts on Ambre Antique (of which only 1,905 bottles have been made) as well as the full range from Solferino and Vranjes. Plus -- the 25th anniversary of Alberto Morillas' masterpiece, Kenzo Flower.

Reviews of new releases from Tauer, Etat Libre D'Orange, BDK, Montale and more.

My annual list of Christmas gift recommendations, featuring: Guerlain, Hermes, Chanel, Marc-Antoine Barrois, Les Indemodables, Trudon, Acqua Di Parma, Neela Vermeire, Kenzo and many more.

Reviews of new releases from L'Entropiste, Puente, Brioni and Gucci, as well as thoughts on two classic -- Chanel Pour Monsieur and Caron Troisieme Homme.

Another Ask Me Anything broadcast from yours truly, in which we talked about Frederic Malle, disappointing blind buys, the BBC's Perfume documentary, my personal Top 10 and much more.

Love At First Scent has reached episode 600! To mark the occasion: a very special interview with none other than Patricia De Nicolai.

An interview with Jovoy's Francois Henin in which he discusses the house's re-brand, the problems caused by counterfeit bottles and the creation of the new Ha Long Bay. He also reveals which Jovoy perfume he believes to be the very best... and it's not the new one.

Anyone fancy a 1990s New York leather god? -- Reviews of new releases from Arquiste, Granado and Tauer, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Spray & Tell – Scented Perfume Chat With Alice Du Parcq In the first instalment of what will hopefully turn out to be a regular series, I was joined by Alice Du Parcq for a bit of Spray & Tell -- a completely unplanned perfume discussion, guided by nothing more than the wandering of our minds and…

Scents For Classic Halloween Characters – Top 10 Perfumes For 2025 For this year's Halloween list, I paired perfumes with some classic costume ideas, and enlisted some visual assistance from Google Gemini. Here's a link to the video: Top 10 perfumes for Halloween 2025. Skeleton 5:26Corpse Bride…

Hermes' in-house perfumer Christine Nagel explains the process of creating the new Barenia intense

A live interview with self-taught, all-natural perfumer Hiram Green.

Balenciaga are back... but should we be excited? Or maybe we ought to save our excitement for Nissaba and Homework. PLUS -- Do Prada know what the word paradigm actually means?

My thoughts on Creed Oud Zarian... and other new perfume releases.

A conversation on a vintage bottle of Antaeus -- a chat between me and Neil Chapman of The Black Narcissus

Here's my list of the Top 10 best perfumes for autumn 2025 -- scents that celebrate simple pleasures.

What does a 200-year old shipwreck have to do with the latest release from Les Indemodables? Find out here.

Chanel have given us yet another flanker of Bleu which they have rather confusingly called L'Exclusif. Here's my review of it.

Several new reviews, including: Parfum D'Empire Madagascar, Diptyque Lazulio, Jil Sander Olfactory Series I and Nicolai Creme Ebene

How would you have marked the 100th anniversary of Shalimar? Guerlain have released a limited edition flanker called L'Essence. Here are my thoughts on it.

Why were Cartier L'Envol and Guerlain Coriolan discontinued? -- Some thoughts from me in my latest Substack post.

If you had to make a modern lavender, would you do it like this? -- My thoughts on the new Floris Purple Memoire.

The one and only Bertrand Duchaufour has finally launched a brand of his own. -- What do I make of its debut scents?

In the first instalment of my Before & After series, I examine the development of Quentin Bisch by focussing on Etat Libre D'Orange La Fin Du Monde and Marc-Antoine Barrois Aldebaran.

Before & After -- a brand new series on my Substack, charting the development of renowned perfumers.

My Top 10 'modern retro' perfumes -- scents that give us a knowing wink to the past. Also -- a review of the new Guerlain Vetiver Fauve, which is turning out to be surprisingly controversial.