Crystal Schwanke

To me, the best orange blossom perfumes aren’t in your face with the orange blossom note. Instead, the note is obviously there and peeks out every now and then. Still, its main job is to fill the gap between other notes or balance the florals like jasmine and magnolia with the heavier woods, vanilla, and amber. […]

The best lilac perfumes can fall into a few different categories. Some are a field full of fresh flowers. Others are comforting. Even though they aren’t, a few smell almost like soliflores (a single floral and nothing else–in this case, lilac). Some are even a little edgy and complex, which might be a surprise. I’ve

I was thrilled to take the opportunity to write an Anais Anais perfume review, not because I love it but because I love the idea of it. It’s made its way through a little over 40 years of history and people still enjoy it today. Indeed, it must be some kind of hidden gem no one talks

My first exposure to the best violet perfumes in existence was Guerlain Insolence. Unfortunately, that ended in a headache because, at the time, I didn’t know how strong Guerlain’s fragrances could be. Now I know better, and I wear it better.  At first, I thought I should stay away from the sweet, powdery, almost candy-like

I’m usually into heavier (but not too overwhelming) floral-oriental scents, but my tastes have been changing lately. I’ve found lighter, cleaner florals–like the best lily of the valley perfumes–intoxicating over the last few months. I can’t get enough.  Before diving right into the best ones I’ve found, I have one thing to mention. If you’re

I’m almost embarrassed by how quickly I came up with this list of the best places to buy perfume online, but I’ve been testing, collecting, and writing about fragrances for almost 20 years. All things considered, I guess it’s nothing to be ashamed of. I love online perfume shopping (and in-store perfume shopping and testing). 

I was recently in your shoes, wondering where to get Glossier perfume samples. Because it’s a fragrance with a reputation for smelling different on everyone, I wanted to avoid jumping right in and ordering a whole bottle. Here’s where I found them: You will also be able to get Glossier perfume samples from Sephora stores

If you’re trying to figure out where to get Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy perfume samples, I don’t blame you! This fragrance quickly became one of my favorite perfumes, but that full-size price tag is hefty. It’s especially off-putting if you’re not already sure you can’t get enough of the scent. Enter: Samples. There are