The beauty of rose fragrances: Why are rose notes so popular?
The Timeless Allure of Perfumery Rose has been popular in perfumery for centuries across the whole world. Ancient civilisations used rose petals in rituals, while the Egyptians bathed in rose petal water and Persians distilled the petals. By the tenth century rose petal attar was already popular in Persia. In the Middle Ages during the […]
Why Scent of Dunes doesn’t make Dupe Perfumes
Everywhere you go nowadays on social media, especially on Tiktok you see reels advising people to wear a certain ‘DUPE’ of a famous scent. This sector of the perfume market has become very successful, as many people want to smell expensive without actually paying the price for it. One thing which we find intriguing is […]
Oud Perfume Meets Orange Blossom
A Scent Is Never Just a Scent Close your eyes for a second. Imagine the air after the first rain touches dry earth in Lagos, or the sweet smoke of incense drifting through a family gathering in Dubai. That instant recognition, that tug on your memory, that’s the real magic of perfume or oud. At […]
How to buy quality perfumes
Don’t buy because of perfume hype or looks alone… Sometimes it is easy to get lured into buying a perfume because of the hype surrounding it. Or maybe it just looks too alluring and attractive and you just cannot resist buying it. Here is our step by step guide to buying quality perfume and making […]
Fragrance types – why are they important in perfume selection?
What are the main fragrance types? What is a fragrance type and why is it important? Every fragrance can be classified into a fragrance type and knowing them helps people to identify the type of fragrance that they like. It is a useful tool to group fragrance into dominant scent characteristics in order to classify […]
Long lasting fragrance
A Guide to finding a long lasting fragrance and applying it correctly How do I find a long lasting fragrance? How can I ensure that it stays with me all day long ? This is a frequent question people ask when they buy perfumes, as ‘beast mode’ perfumes have been trending all over the world […]
Citrus Fragrances
Learn about citrus fragrances and what is special about them. Find out how to select a citrus fragrance to suit your personal taste.