Sometimes, I feel like no matter what, it's really difficult for a fragrance to be truly unique. At the end of the day, a rose is a rose is a rose, after all. There's only so much you can do to reinvent the wheel when it comes to fragrance—at a certain point, all of the raw ingredients available to you are the same.That's why the new Future Society fragrances piqued my interest. In the world of fragrance, they're truly unique scents, and that's because the brand is reaching far outside ...

Look, I test a lot of fragrances on a daily basis. Let's just chalk that up to my job description. Because of this, I find I'm tasked with selecting standout options often and ranking a brand's best offerings—an assignment I don't take lightly, because scent can be a powerful and personal thing. This time around, the brand in question happens to be Kilian Paris, founded by perfume icon Kilian Hennessey. The brand embodies elegance, luxury, and mystery so well that (as I'm sure you all know)...

There are some fragrances that, once you've taken part in their unique olfactory experiences, leave you wishing you'd discovered them earlier. For me, the first fragrance that comes to mind when I think back is Parfums de Marly's beloved Delina Eau de Parfum. If you know me and my love for all things light, floral, and feminine, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise to you. As my career is largely based on trying and reviewing hundreds of new products that come to market each year, it ta...

It's no secret that I'm a creature of habit when it comes to selecting fragrances for everyday wear. I've found security in the notes I know complement me best (fresh florals, vibrant citrus, and the occasional sparkling champagne), but the more "untraditional" a fragrance is, the more I worry it won't be one I can wear confidently. That was until I discovered fragrances by Ranger Station. In 2015, in a refurbished ranger station in Nashville, Tennessee, touring musician Steve Soderholm crafted...