Finding the best perfume can often feel like the beauty equivalent of searching for a needle in a haystack. But it’s all about figuring out which notes you’re most drawn to.

I used to preserve my "fancy candles" for a special occasion or guests, but as I've realized how scent can transform my space and my mood, I love filling my home with candles. The right scent can make ...

Fragrance are expensive. These perfume dupes aren't—and they smell just like the real thing, according to reviewers.

“There’s a real spirit of play right now,” West tells Vogue. “People are more open than ever to exploring, layering, and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Founded in 1961 by three artistic friends, Diptyque began as a ...

Founded in 1961 by three artistic friends, Diptyque began as a small boutique in Paris, selling fabrics, antiques, and decorative objects. It wasn’t until two years later that the French brand turned ...

As Carlos Huber, fragrance developer and founder of Arquiste, explains, “The word flanker still carries baggage in the niche world, but when done with intelligence and restraint, they’re no longer ...

Soft fragrances that whisper rather than shout ...

An ESSENCE editor explains why a concentrated perfume milk is the sweet base to her spring fragrance wardrobe.

Seychelles is fruity, with notes of bright orange and fresh coconut on top of a warm base of amber and vanilla. Sea Salt is cleaner with woody undertones, while Lime & Bay is nice and bright for ...

Issey Miyake's fragrances celebrate the natural world, right down to their ingredients, and I, for one, am hooked ...

From goth fruits and refined leather to volcanic caramel and candied sweet potato ...