Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian unpacks what has made his fragrance such a global sensation, why he will never make a scent inspired by a negative emotion, and the importance of staying humble
Aug 06, 2026
Far from making a cheap Halloween novelty, Heretic founder Douglas Little uses scent to explore grief, ancient folklore and and the ineffable mysteries of life
Jul 29, 2026
Fragrance has become a new political currency in Trump’s America, as a new wave of products reassert traditional ideas about gender
Jul 23, 2026
From not being able to smell your crush’s scent to worrying about whether your own clothes need a wash, dating with an olfactory disorder can bring up challenges
Jul 16, 2026
The UK Ug rapper’s latest album, Terrified, is released today – here, we break down all the references to scent and fragrance on the record
May 22, 2026
Centred around the concept of ‘olfactory architecture’, ānti Parfum is designing fragrances that recreate the past, from Cleopatra's donkey milk baths to Japan’s Yayoi period and beyond
Apr 21, 2026
Balmain Beauty launches a prestige fragrance, Destin de Balmain, while Eris Parfums explores fantasies about motherhood. Plus: all the best beauty drops from March 2026
Mar 31, 2026
As the popstar brings his homeware and fragrance brand Tsu Lange Yor to London, he talks all things scent in the first instalment of our new series, No Notes
Mar 18, 2026
The new face of Calvin Klein’s Euphoria Elixirs fragrance collection, the singer talks to Dazed about feminine mysticism, making her acting debut and what to expect from her upcoming world tour
Mar 03, 2026
Drawing inspiration from Skype, WhatsApp, computer dust and data centres, a new wave of fragrances are attempting to capture the intangible scents of the internet
Feb 26, 2026
Escentric Molecules
The newest scent pairs the powerful Indian champaca flower with the brand’s iconic Molecule 01 to find the perfect synergy between two contrasting ingredients
Feb 10, 2026
Springing up everywhere from New York to Helsinki to Lisbon, perfume clubs are offering people community, connection and the chance to share their passion for fragrance
Feb 09, 2026
Avant-garde notes like gasoline and garlic are becoming popular with indie fragrance brands – but when formerly stigmatised scents become luxury, only some people are allowed to get away with it
Jan 27, 2026
From moralistic depictions of excessive perfumes in Roman Empire brothels to TikTok advice on how to smell like the most adored courtesan in Paris, the link between scent and sex work runs deep
Dec 16, 2025
From bath oils inspired by Ancient Egypt to perfumes that pay tribute to Tiresias and Achilles, beauty has been drawing from the classical world, ancient civilisations and mythology
Nov 20, 2025
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