How to Choose a Perfume as a Gift: A Practical Guide for When You're Not Sure
Perfume is one of the most personal gifts you can give, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Here is a simple method to choose a scent...
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On fragrance, quietly and in depth.
Practical writing on fragrance: how to choose it, how to wear it, and how to keep it at its best in Egypt's climate.
Top, Heart and Base Notes: How a Perfume Unfolds on Your Skin
A perfume is not one smell but a sequence. Understanding top, heart and base notes helps you test fragrance properly and choose one you will still love hours...
Read articleParfum vs EDP vs EDT vs EDC: What's the Difference, and Which Should You Choose?
The letters on the bottle tell you roughly how much fragrance oil is inside. Here is what each one means, and how to choose for the time of...
Read articleHow to Make Your Perfume Last Longer in Summer Heat: 8 Simple Habits
Heat, sweat and dry skin all shorten a fragrance's life. Here is why it happens, and eight simple habits that help your perfume last through a hot day.
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