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May 11, 2026
Beyond the Counter: An Introduction to Niche PerfumeryNiche perfumery without the mystification. A house-by-house introduction to Byredo, Le Labo, Frédéric Malle, Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more — nineteen fragrances worth knowing.
May 11, 2026
Into the Trees: The Essential Woody FragrancesFrom pure austere vetiver to smoky resinous statements — fifteen woody fragrances across the full range of one of perfumery’s broadest and most rewarding categories.
May 11, 2026
The Warm Ones: An Introduction to Amber and Oriental FragranceAmber is perfumery’s oldest tradition and its most misunderstood category. Fifteen fragrances across the full range — from the 1977 originals to the best modern spiced masculines.
May 11, 2026
Something in Bloom: The Essential Floral FragrancesFifteen florals that earn their place — from the aldehydic white-flower classics of the 1940s to the stripped-back modern rose. The category is larger and more interesting than its critics admit.
May 5, 2026
Clean Slate: 20 Fresh Colognes Every Young Guy Should OwnFrom Davidoff Cool Water to Paco Rabanne Invictus — the definitive guide to fresh, aquatic and blue fragrances for younger men, with picks at every price point.