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As the days grow shorter, scent becomes part of the ritual of slowing down. Discover how warm woods, amber, spice and candlelight can transform the atmosphere of home for autumn.
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From the wandering womb to fragrant fumigations, ancient gynaecology gave scent a fascinating role in understanding the female body. We explore the curious history behind these treatments — and what they reveal about our enduring relationship with smell.
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The best fragrance isn’t always the one that gets the most compliments. We explore why the perfumes you truly love can become part of your confidence, memories and ultimately, your identity.
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A great fragrance gift doesn’t have to become someone’s signature scent. Here’s how to choose a perfume with a personal connection, a story worth telling and a reason they’ll remember it.
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Reed diffusers and scented candles can both transform a room, but in very different ways. We compare scent strength, atmosphere, versatility and value to help you decide which works best for your home.
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Creed Carmina pairs polished black cherry with fresh florals and unapologetic femininity. We wore this luxurious statement fragrance to see whether its beautiful scent can justify the price despite its modest longevity.
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Want your perfume to last longer? Forget the viral hacks. From moisturised skin and smarter spray placement to clothes, projection and reapplication, here’s how we actually get the best performance from fragrance.
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Finding your signature scent isn’t about following hype. Our simple six-step guide helps you discover your fragrance style, explore what you genuinely love and find a scent that actually feels like you.
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Xerjoff 40 Knots is powerful, luxurious and nothing like the aquatic fragrance its yacht-club image might suggest. We wore it across different occasions to see whether this distinctive Xerjoff is genuinely worth its luxury price.
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Bianco Latte is creamy, powerful and unapologetically gourmand. We wore it through cooler-weather evenings to see whether its luxurious sweetness, huge performance and cult reputation really justify the price.