The Journal

Unscented base or scented base: which should you pick?

Unscented base or scented base: which should yo...

Unscented if your perfume is the star, scented if you want the butter to carry the fragrance. How to choose, how to mix them, and when to skip one.

Unscented base or scented base: which should yo...

Unscented if your perfume is the star, scented if you want the butter to carry the fragrance. How to choose, how to mix them, and when to skip one.

The arm's length test: how to check your scent is just right

The arm's length test: how to check your scent ...

If you can clearly smell your perfume at arm's length, it is stronger than it needs to be. The test, why your nose misleads you, and how to fix it.

The arm's length test: how to check your scent ...

If you can clearly smell your perfume at arm's length, it is stronger than it needs to be. The test, why your nose misleads you, and how to fix it.

Two loud scents never go together: what to do instead

Two loud scents never go together: what to do i...

Two loud scents crowd each other on the same skin. Pair one bold scent with a quiet partner, or rotate them across the week.

Two loud scents never go together: what to do i...

Two loud scents crowd each other on the same skin. Pair one bold scent with a quiet partner, or rotate them across the week.

Layering fresh and woody scents for everyday wear

Layering fresh and woody scents for everyday wear

Fresh scents sit best over a base that is a little warmer or woodier. How to build clean everyday combinations with citrus, sage and woods.

Layering fresh and woody scents for everyday wear

Fresh scents sit best over a base that is a little warmer or woodier. How to build clean everyday combinations with citrus, sage and woods.

Layering floral perfumes: jasmine, rose and tuberose

Layering floral perfumes: jasmine, rose and tub...

Pair flowers that sit close together and let one lead. How to layer jasmine, rose and tuberose without them fighting each other.

Layering floral perfumes: jasmine, rose and tub...

Pair flowers that sit close together and let one lead. How to layer jasmine, rose and tuberose without them fighting each other.

Layering vanilla scents without smelling like a bakery

Layering vanilla scents without smelling like a...

Keep one layer sweet and give it a dry partner. How to wear vanilla without it turning into dessert, with pairings and mistakes to avoid.

Layering vanilla scents without smelling like a...

Keep one layer sweet and give it a dry partner. How to wear vanilla without it turning into dessert, with pairings and mistakes to avoid.