Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Notes and Character
A close look at Oud Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian: the listed notes, how the house describes the oud, and how the Extrait and neighbouring perfumes compare.
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Notes on niche perfume
Guides and background on perfume houses, notes and how to choose and wear a perfume.
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Wedding Perfume: Niche Scents for Guests and Brides
Eight niche perfumes tagged for special occasions, moderate to strong, for wedding guests, brides and grooms, with notes and tips for wearing them close to others.
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Powdery Perfume: Soft, Dry and Skin-Close in Niche
Seven niche perfumes that reach powder by different routes: iris, violet, musk and ambrette, heliotrope and vanilla. The notes are the houses’ own, and the order is not a ranking.
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Notes: Scent, Structure and Who It Suits
The Baccarat Rouge 540 notes as Maison Francis Kurkdjian lists them, how the scent is built, who it suits and how the Eau de Parfum and the Extrait differ.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Notes and Character
A close look at Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian: its four listed notes, its warm amber character and the perfumes of the house that share them.
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What Does Fig Smell Like? Fig in Perfume Explained
Fig in perfume is rarely just the fruit: it is green leaf, milky wood and a soft sweetness. Read what the note is made of and see how seven perfumes...
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Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP vs Extrait: What Changes
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP vs Extrait, compared from the house facts alone: the key ingredients of each version, the sizes we list and how to choose by taste.
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Warm Spicy Perfume: Saffron, Cinnamon and Pepper
A warm spicy perfume selection by spice: eight niche perfumes, from pink pepper and cardamom to cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and cumin.
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Perfume Gift: How to Choose a Scent for Someone Else
How to choose a perfume gift for someone else: five questions to ask first, then seven niche perfumes as easy-to-wear examples, each with its reason.
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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Notes: Scent, Structure and Fit
A close look at the Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman notes: pear and bergamot on top, orange blossom in the heart, musks and ambered woods below. It also shows who the...
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Long Lasting Perfume: What Makes a Scent Stay
What makes a long lasting perfume stay is built into the formula: concentration, a dense base and the way the house puts it together. Seven Extrait and Parfum perfumes show...
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Best Autumn Perfumes: Niche Scents for Turning Weather
Eight niche perfumes for turning weather, picked from our own autumn tags: one per house, all of moderate weight, none tagged winter or summer.
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From the house of FragranceGems
The niche department of FragranceGems
NicheGems is part of FragranceGems B.V. in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. Original perfumes from niche houses, handled by the same team that looks after every FragranceGems order.
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
- Original perfumes, new and in original packaging
- Packed with care in the Netherlands
- Customer service by the FragranceGems team