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Accra by Stephanie Bakouche for Gallivant 2023
Read more: Accra by Stephanie Bakouche for Gallivant 2023Gallivant has never disappointed me, and that’s rare in a brand. Of course, I have favourites and non-favourites, but all in all, it’s a high-quality perfume house that always innovates and never tries to follow the tourist crowds. One thing…
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Eau de Boujee: What I did on my holidays by Lisa Jones.
Read more: Eau de Boujee: What I did on my holidays by Lisa Jones.We’re celebrating independent perfumery for National Fragrance Week. Meet Nick and Pia of Olfiction and discover their own very Boujee range of scent and candles.
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Gallivant Los Angeles EDP (2019)by Karine Chevallier
Read more: Gallivant Los Angeles EDP (2019)by Karine ChevallierWith Oscar fever ruling the hashtags today, it feels appropriate to dive into some LA glamour, so here’s my verdict on Global Beauty Award Winner, Gallivant Los Angeles, first launched in 2019.
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National Fragrance Week 2026: Six Independent Perfumers you should know
Read more: National Fragrance Week 2026: Six Independent Perfumers you should knowThe UK has a wealth of world class independent perfumers, and this being National Fragrance Week, I think they deserve our attention. I’ve selected six of my favourites, and I’ve lined up an all-female cast. Sometimes I want a fragrance…
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Tweed-It’s Golden Oldie Time: Bear With Me.
Read more: Tweed-It’s Golden Oldie Time: Bear With Me.Tweed is a classic for a reason. Time to show it some love in time for Mother’s Day. My Mum wears it and she smells GREAT.
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Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel EDT by Carla Chabert
Read more: Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel EDT by Carla ChabertWhen a nostalgic scent wish comes true…
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Fenty Eau de Parfum by Jacques Cavalier Belletrud for Fenty
Read more: Fenty Eau de Parfum by Jacques Cavalier Belletrud for FentyWhen Jacques Cavalier Belletrud created a fragrance for Robyn Rihanna Fenty, something incredible happened.
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It’s Back! The Body Shop Dewberry
Read more: It’s Back! The Body Shop DewberryDewberry is back! Ahoy there middle-aged friends who remember The Body Shop in the 80s! The Body Shop Perfume Bar was a top weekly destination for me, firstly at home in Cwmbran as a sixth former, and then at the…
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