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Vianne’s Confession by Sarah McCartney for 4160 Tuesdays x Joanne Harris

Literary and fragrance crossovers are rare, but when they happen, magic takes place.

Three reasons why I love Pixi perfume

Back in the day, I was part of a writing team called Mood Scent Four. Four of us, from all corners of the world,…

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!