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“Just let it macerate for a few months.” 👀

It’s advice you’ll often come across in the fragrance community – but is “maceration” actually the right word for what happens to a finished bottle sitting on your shelf?

We’re taking a closer look at what maceration means in perfumery, why your fragrance may still change over time, and where the common misconception comes from.

Have you ever noticed a fragrance smelling different after a few months?

#Parfumo #FragranceKnowledge #Maceration #Perfumery #FragranceCommunity by @parfumo

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2 days ago

Tuberose meets plantain, petroleum, leather and vanilla.

With “Alone in Babylon,” @stephanehumbertlucas explores the idea of an “anti-gourmand gourmand” — balancing creamy sweetness with floral, animalic and distinctly synthetic facets.

Inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the contrasting worlds of Dorian Gray and Scheherazade, the fragrance is designed around unexpected beauty and contradiction.

Would you wear a gourmand with petroleum and nail polish accords? 👀

👉 Read more via the link in bio.

#Parfumo #StephaneHumbertLucas #AloneInBabylon #NichePerfume by @parfumo

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4 days ago

Trusting your own nose was the plan… until you checked the reviews. 😂

Has a Parfumo review ever changed the way you smelled a fragrance?

#Parfumo #PerfumeMeme #FragranceCommunity #PerfumeReviews #FragranceLovers by @parfumo

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8 days ago

Some fragrance ingredients are kept under lock and key. 🔐

Known as “captives,” these aroma materials are developed by fragrance houses and initially reserved for exclusive use – sometimes giving perfumers access to scents and effects you won’t find everywhere.

But what exactly makes an ingredient a captive, and why are they so interesting in modern perfumery? Swipe to find out.

Have you heard of captive ingredients before?

#Parfumo #FragranceKnowledge #Perfumery #PerfumeIngredients #FragranceCommunity by @parfumo

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11 days ago

Spicy saffron, juicy strawberry, smoky incense and warm vanilla: Safran Lumière by @themerchantofvenice explores the many facets of saffron through a fruity, spicy and softly gourmand composition.

Part of the Murano Art Collection, the fragrance also reflects the house’s connection to Venetian craftsmanship and traditional Murano glassmaking.

👉 Would you wear this combination?

Read more via the link in bio.

#TheMerchantOfVenice #SafranLumiere #FragranceDiscovery #Parfumo by @parfumo

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13 days ago

Because apparently one bottle is never enough. 😉

What’s one fragrance you’ll always make room for?

#Perfume #FragranceCommunity #Parfumo #FragranceLover by @parfumo

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15 days ago

Of course, the “right” interview scent depends a lot on the job, the setting and personal taste. What feels perfectly appropriate in one workplace might feel too much — or too little — in another.

Would you reach for something clean and subtle, stick to your signature scent, or skip fragrance altogether?

And most importantly: what perfume would you wear? 👇

#Perfume #FragranceCommunity #Parfumo #FragranceLovers by @parfumo

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17 days ago

A fragrance inspired by the idea of a wound. 🩸

“Vulnus” by @filippo_sorcinelli contrasts a cold iron accord and leather with dark vanilla, caramel, crème brûlée and Italian egg liqueur.

Its name comes from the Latin word for “wound,” reflecting a concept centered on physical and emotional scars — not as something to hide, but as part of one’s identity and history.

Would you wear a fragrance built around such an intense concept?

Read more via the link in bio. ↗️

#FilippoSorcinelli #Vulnus #NichePerfume #FragranceDiscovery by @parfumo

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19 days ago

Some people collect shoes… Some collect watches…. We somehow ended up with an ever-growing fragrance wardrobe.

And the worst part? There’s always another bottle on the wishlist (yay!) 😉

How many perfumes are currently on yours?

#parfumo #fragrancecommunity #perfumelover #perfumeaddict #fragrancememe by @parfumo

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22 days ago

Sometimes, a single note can make the difference between “pleasant” and “smells like a $300 fragrance.”

Cardamom, iris, and vetiver can bring a polished complexity to a composition without making it feel loud or overly heavy. Their distinctive textures add depth and often create the impression of a more sophisticated, high-end fragrance.

Which of these three notes do you love most in your collection?👇

#fragrancecommunity #perfumeknowledge #fragrancenotes #nicheperfume #fragrancetips by @parfumo

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24 days ago

What might a lost city beneath the sea smell like?

With Atlantis, @contesdeparfums translates the legendary sunken civilization into a salty, earthy and woody Extrait de Parfum.

Seaweed and sea salt bring a mineral, maritime freshness, contrasted by saffron, damp moss and earthy cypriol. Virginia cedar, ambroxan and musk give the composition a dry, warm depth that feels almost like ancient wood and stone emerging from the ocean. 🌊

Created by perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault, Atlantis is part of the new Timeless Cities Collection, inspired by legendary civilizations and ancient cultures.

👉 Would you wear a fragrance inspired by Atlantis?

#parfumo #contesdeparfums #atlantis #nicheperfume #fragrancecommunity by @parfumo

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a month ago

You’ve spent too much time on Parfumo and your inner fragrance nerd takes over. 🤓

At some point, “something smells good” just isn’t enough anymore — you need to know the fragrance, the notes, the concentration… and preferably the perfumer too.

How deep into the fragrance rabbit hole are you?

#Parfumo #FragranceCommunity #PerfumeLovers by @parfumo

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