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From the archives: Samantha Scriven interviews Olivier Cresp on AKRO

From the archives: My interview with Olivier Cresp on AKRO

To celebrate eight years of AKRO, here’s my original article and interview from 2018. In fact, I loved MALT so much, that I included…

Here’s my annual; Avon Fragrance Top Ten for 2025. Dive in, nose first!

Mandy Aftel, of Aftelier (she is sole founder and perfumer), almost needs no introduction if you are familiar with the world of natural perfumery.…

An olfactory journey through the ancient Celtic world.

Today, I am reviewing what may well be my favourite of the four Avon Perfect Nonsense perfumes, Ginger Blaze.

In readiness for the new Wales Perfumery fragrance launch next week, here’s my 2022 visit and verdict. Diolch yn fawr Louise!

Karen Timson Rosa de Rio eau de parfum is for fun, frolics and fiestas. It’s also perfect for party season.

“She smelled like cheap perfume” is a quick and lazy way to denote that someone is slightly trashy in an unremarkable novel.

I like to wear spooky, mysterious fragrances all year round, but they really come into their own as the nights draw in and I’m…