MAGAZINE - perfumes

The story of the Antonio Banderas brand from its collaboration with the Puig house to today's Secret, Seduction, and The Icon collections. Discover the unique scent character of each line and find out which one is perfect for you.

From concert piano to her own perfume house in Paris: discover the story of Annick Goutal and find out why her fragrances still exude a gentle, natural, and distinctly French charm.

Do you encounter popular women's perfumes everywhere you go? Niche perfumery offers three distinct directions – floral, gourmand, and tea – and we'll show you how they differ and which occasion each is suited for.

A decision-making guide for readers who are facing their first purchase and don't know what to look for. We'll guide them through four criteria – fragrance family, concentration, school intensity, and packaging size – to help them choose a perfume they'll truly enjoy.

Annayake is not a typical French perfume house but a Japanese-inspired brand that emphasizes purity and tranquility. Discover the brand's story, its philosophy, and what makes each fragrance unique, from An'na to Tomo.

A scent that worked effortlessly at thirty may feel different after fifty – either subtler or heavier. We'll explain why taste and skin change with age, and select men's perfumes with woody and spicy bases from Bvlgari, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Hugo Boss.

You might know Anna Sui more from fashion shows than from perfumery. We'll explore six of her fragrances available at Brasty – from the fresh Sky Eau de Toilette to the darker Thorn of a Rose – and discuss who they suit and for what occasion.

Perfume extract, attar, or perfumed oil? Our guide to niche perfumery formats explains the differences in intensity, longevity, and application methods, and when each is best suited.

Readers who know the brand only by name will discover how Angel Schlesser grew from a Madrid fashion studio and why his style is described as minimalist. The article connects the brand's philosophy with specific perfumes from Brasty's selection and shows who will appreciate the pure, unembellished scent.

A fragrant wardrobe allows you to have a perfume for every occasion – but how many bottles are just right? We'll show you how to calculate a reasonable collection size based on your lifestyle and usage, and how to expand it without unnecessary duplicates.