Figgy Matcha sounds whimsical, but like the other fragrances in this "it shouldn't work but it does" range, Avon Perfect Nonsense Figgy Matcha deserves to be taken seriously.

Affordable and playful? Don’t mind if I do. Avon are messing about in the lab again and having serendipitous results, thanks to perfumers Adriana Medina and Amélie Jacquin. You may recall Avon Perfect Nonsense Bamboozle Cocktail, Choco Tuberose, Ginger Blaze and Peppery Peaches, which I reviewed earlier this year. Well, make way for Avon Perfect So how much banana do you need to make oud laugh? And how much oud do you need to get banana into the VIP lounge? Meet Avon Perfect Nonsense Banana Oud.

Renowned for their eco-friendly scented laundry sheets, The Lab Co has dipped its toe into perfumed waters with Violet Riot, their first, and so far, only perfume. Frankly, it had me at violet. I didn’t need to know any more. “Yes please!" I said to the PR team when they offered me a bottle to

If you’re looking for a summer scent that gets you compliments, then you have arrived at your destination. As you can imagine, I have many fragrances and tend to wear them on rotation. I won this bottle during National Fragrance Week back in March and decided the warm weather merited a summery floral. Within minutes If you’re looking for a summer scent that gets you compliments, then you have arrived at your destination.

A home scented with lily of the valley and tuberose? Don't mind if I do... Grange Aromas is a new brand that creates reed diffusers that actually smell of something! In this case, two of my favourite flowers.

Choose your own Chapter with Wales Perfumery Storii. Mix and match to find your favourite. Goes well with ice cream. And cake. Introducing The Storii Collection from Wales Perfumery. Create your own from three irresistible chapters.

In which we meet Early Modern, Gallivant, Kingdom Scotland and 4160 Tuesdays Early Modern I stopped briefly at Early Modern and spoke to Clara Weale, owner, CEO, perfumer and founder of this small and beautifully done brand. My standout favourite was Ex-Libris, inspired by Clara’s frequent trips to the Central Library. It’s everything a book

In which we meet Wales Perfumery, Eau de Boujee, Shloksha and Angela Flanders. Wales Perfumery Just behind the Vallense stand, was Wales Perfumery, with my old pal Louise, being kept very busy with her new collection, The Celts and, surprisingly, an even newer collection of three fragrances called Storii. Louise had kept this one quiet Part Two of my Barnes adventure: Four very different indie fragrant brands bursting with innovation and creativity.

Floris Celest is a new launch from a very old perfume house, 1730 to be exact. Did you know that Florence Nightingale wore Floris White Rose, for instance? Or that Winston Churchill was a fan? Want to smell like Marilyn Monroe? Wear Floris Rose Geranium. If you wear Floris, you are in luminous company. Quite A new launch from a fragrance house that's been around since 1730 is always a talking point . Introducing Floris Celest.

“These scents awaken our senses and become an integral part of our energy field.”

As you may know, the term "Old Lady" is banned from my blog. There's no such thing as Old Lady perfume. You can say classic, or heritage or Grande Dame. It was with delight, therefore, that I discovered from the lovely woman on the Yardley stand at The Barnes Fragrance Fair, that The Youth are Sometimes, the right perfume for the right time, was right under our noses all along.

I'm back and exhilarated after another visit to the hugely successful Barnes Fragrance Fair. It took me four hours to get there, but it was worth it. Veganperfumegirl describes it as "Perfume Christmas" and I couldn't put it better. What is it? It's a showcase for small and/or independent or niche creators to demonstrate and

If you’re looking for a zingy, zesty fragrance that gets you compliments and lasts all day, then come closer, for I have news.

Papillon Perfumery Salome is an animalic phenomenon. Even tigers agree and I can prove it. Papillon Perfumery Salome is an animalic phenomenon. Even tigers agree. All will be explained.

💃🪻🍊A fabulous new scent magazine has launched, with some familiar and beloved faces behind it. On The Scent is the kind of magazine you should take time out to leaf through in leisurely fashion. It's cover to cover fragrance with fascinating articles, full page colour ads and photos for a shiver of glamour and longing

It's out sold thousands of fragrances that have since come and gone, and still, it's one of Avon's bestsellers after 32 years.

What the world needs now is Memoize Humanitas, and a little Burt Bacharach. What the world needs now is Memoize Humanitas, and a little Burt Bacharach.

With Oscar fever ruling the hashtags today, it feels appropriate to dive into some LA glamour, so here's my verdict on Global Beauty Award Winner, Gallivant Los Angeles, first launched in 2019. I can’t help but like Gallivant. It’s the Lonely Planet of the perfume world, showing you the fabulous underbelly of a city that

The UK has a wealth of world class independent perfumers, and this being National Fragrance Week, I think they deserve our attention. I've selected six of my favourites, and I've lined up an all-female cast. Sometimes I want a fragrance that connects with me and sends my brain off on some imaginary adventure. A good perfume