Amber
What is ambergris in perfume and is it the same as amber
What is ambergris in perfume? A rare material from sperm whales that is not the same as amber. Here is how it differs and what most perfumes use now.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
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By occasion
Carrying perfume when you travel: bags, flights, heat
How to carry perfume and attar when you travel: cabin or checked bag, size limits to check, leak prevention and how heat in a car or bag affects scent.
Julien Marchand5 min read
Musk
A quiet musk in a crowded lift
A short column on wearing a soft musk in a crowded lift or train, what a quiet scent does for the people around you and why less often works better.
Julien Marchand4 min read
Amber
Can you wear amber perfume in summer
Can you wear amber perfume in summer? Yes, with a light hand. Here is how to choose a lighter amber, how much to use and when to save it for the evening.
Layla Mansouri2 min read
Musk
Musk as a layering base: how to build a scent
How to use musk as a layering base for Arabian perfume: what to put under it, what to put on top, how many layers to use and common muddy mistakes.
Julien Marchand5 min read
By occasion
A first date and a first attar: a column
A short column about wearing a first attar on a first date: nerves, one small dab and why a quiet scent beats a loud one when you are close to someone new.
Julien Marchand4 min read
Amber
Amber and oud together: how to pair them well
How to wear amber and oud together: why the pair works, which goes first, how much of each to use, and how to avoid a heavy, smoky mess in a room.
Layla Mansouri5 min read
Musk
Musk
Musk perfume for sensitive skin: what to know
Musk perfume for sensitive skin: simple, general steps to test a scent gently, what to avoid on irritated skin and when to ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Julien Marchand2 min read
Oud
How long does oud last on skin: what to expect
How long does oud last on skin? A plain guide to why oud often lasts for hours, what changes it, and simple ways to help any perfume cling a little longer.
Layla Mansouri2 min read