Grab your favourite perfumes and spend a little time googling the key notes (hint: if in doubt, check out fragrantica.com for beginner-friendly scent breakdowns). Are there any common occurrences?

When I first started out at Cosmopolitan, the thought of being able to test out a Jo Malone perfume was beyond me (read: she was a skint graduate who couldn't even afford to step into the likes of ...

At their core, the most popular perfumes are magnetic to the ones who experience them. Within a series of tiered notes lies the power to unlock core memories, shift moods, or—in the case of the ...

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heart and base notes align with high-end originals, as well as of course thinking about price differences. We've put together an edit of the best Zara perfumes alongside their designer counterparts.

Boots' January sale is going strong with a plethora of savings still up for grabs. The health and beauty retailer has cut the prices of over a thousand items across beauty, skincare, perfume and ...

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At the opening ceremony of Bvlgari Infinity Serpents Exhibition on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the actress — who is an ambassador for the jewelry brand — shined in a metallic gold ball gown and ...

The key to a great gourmand is finding the sweet spot, so to speak, between sugary notes and those that add warmth or spice. “To ensure a gourmand scent isn’t too sweet, it's essential to ...