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Arabian perfume for the office: what is safe to wear
Arabian perfume for the office works if you pick a quiet musk or light amber and use one spray. A short rule for oud, oils and shared rooms.
Julien Marchand2 min read
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A clear start to oud, musk and amber
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
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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
Oud
What does oud smell like: a plain description
What does oud smell like? Deep, woody and smoky, sometimes leathery or sweet. Learn how it opens, what it becomes on skin and how to try it gently.
Layla Mansouri5 min read
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How to test a perfume on skin before you buy it
How to test a perfume on skin the right way: how many to try, where to put them, how long to wait and when to say no before buying a bottle.
Julien Marchand6 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
Oud
How to wear oud without overpowering a room
Oud is dense and carries far. Here is how much to use, where to put it, and how to read a room so the scent stays a pleasure for everyone near you.
Layla Mansouri5 min read
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Oud, musk and amber: a beginner's guide to Arabian perfume
A beginner's guide to Arabian perfume: what oud, musk and amber smell like, how attars differ from eau de parfum and how to try them without wasting money.
Julien Marchand5 min read
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Perfume gift set vs single bottle: which to give
Perfume gift set vs single bottle: which is the better gift, when a set of small sizes works best and when one full bottle is the safer choice.
Julien Marchand3 min read