Oud
Can you wear oud in hot weather
Can you wear oud in hot weather? Yes, with less product and smart placement. A short guide for summer heat, humidity and long days outdoors.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
Arabian perfume, explained simply.
Learn oud, musk and amber, how attars differ from eau de parfum, and where to start without wasting money.
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What is an attar and how do you wear it
What is an attar? A concentrated perfume oil worn by dab or roller. Learn how it differs from a spray, how much to use and how to try one safely.
Julien Marchand5 min read
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How to store perfume and attar so it keeps its scent
How to store perfume and attar: keep bottles cool, dark and closed. A short guide to where to keep them, what to avoid and when a scent has turned.
Julien Marchand2 min read
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Walking into a perfume shop: what to ask
A slow look at what a good perfume shop feels like, the first things to notice, and the questions that get you a scent you will actually wear.
Julien Marchand2 min read
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How to make Arabian perfume last longer on skin
How to make Arabian perfume last longer: prep your skin, pick the right spots, layer oil and spray, and fix the common mistakes that cut wear time.
Julien Marchand6 min read
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Oud
Oud
Can you wear oud in hot weather
Can you wear oud in hot weather? Yes, with less product and smart placement. A short guide for summer heat, humidity and long days outdoors.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
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Musk
Musk
Is musk perfume made from animals today
Is musk perfume made from animals? Most modern musk is made in a lab. A short answer on the old source, today's norm and how to check what you buy.
Julien Marchand2 min read
Musk
Musk attar vs musk spray: which wears better
Musk attar vs musk spray compared by wear time, strength, ease and skin feel, with a simple rule to choose the one that fits your day.
Julien Marchand4 min read
Musk
What does musk smell like in perfume
What does musk smell like in perfume? Soft, clean and skin-like, sometimes powdery or sweet. How it wears over the day and how to pick a gentle one.
Julien Marchand5 min read
Musk
How many sprays of musk is enough
Musk is soft and close to the skin, so people tend to overdo it. A simple rule for how many sprays to use, where, and when to stop.
Julien Marchand2 min read
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Amber
Amber
Amber perfume for cold weather: how to wear it
Amber perfume for cold weather works because cool air keeps rich scents close. How much to use, where to apply and what to pair with a coat.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
Amber
How to layer Arabian perfumes without a muddle
Layering adds depth when done carefully. Learn the order, the pairings by scent family, and the rules that keep warm amber and oud from fighting.
Layla Mansouri5 min read
Amber
Attar or spray: which one to buy first
Attars are concentrated oils and sprays are alcohol based. A short guide to how each wears, who each suits, and which to try first.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
Amber
Is perfume amber real amber
Is perfume amber real amber? Usually not. Amber in perfume is a warm blend of resins and vanilla-like notes. What the word means and what to expect.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
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By occasion
By occasion
Getting ready for an evening out: choosing the scent
A slow look at choosing a scent for an evening out, from the first thought in front of the shelf to the last check at the door, step by step.
Julien Marchand4 min read
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