You've stumbled across the perfume nerd area of our site.
We believe our customers are smart enough to care about what's in their fragrance, and curious to learn more about perfume. Crafting the right scent is part art, part science, and the more you learn about it, the cooler you realize it is. Our goal is simple: to demystify the fragrance world and share that experience with you so you can discover more about yourself in the process.
Check back regularly as we continue to add articles, tips, and other interesting info about ingredients, history, and environmental issues impacting the world of scent. We hope it inspires you, just as it inspires us to create your fragrance.
Scent glossary: a simple guide to understanding "notes"
We might recognize some of the notes in our favorite perfumes if they're scents or tastes we’ve encountered in other products. Vanilla, mint, lemon, and lavender are all pretty identifiable. (We've got more on how...
Why perfume smells differently on different people
TL;DR: No one really knows what "body chemistry" actually means. But maintain a healthy skin pH, keep that bod moisturized, and ease up on those bottomless mimosas (you’re embarrassing the family) and your favorite scent should...
Scent consistency: why what you (first) smell isn't always what you get
You spritz on a scent at the perfume counter. You give it a few whiffs and decide you like it. You buy a bottle. But a few hours later, the smell on your skin isn’t...