Today I received a new set of decants. After years of fashion house fragrances, which I mostly loved very much, like Acqua di Giò Parfum or Terre D'Hermès Parfum, being in this brotherhood for a month opened my mind and above all my knowledge to a world of perfumes that I was not aware of, both niche and high-end. And second it gave me the lesson to test new fragrances befor buying expensive bottles !! 😉 Today, following the advice and the SOTDs from many of you, I recieved and will test in the next days: Tom Ford - Beau de Jour EDP Parfums de Marly - Layton Parfums de Marly - Percival Goldfield & Banks Australia - Pacific Rock Moss with them as a gift also Anthologie - C'est. Mutine Mezel - Menthe Enivrante As you can see I remained quite near to my comfort zone 😅, which is made of citrus, fresh spices, aromatics and woody scents !! Making the Big Jump to something inconceivable like Leather, Cinnamon, Warm and sweet spices....will be the next step forward 🤣 Will let you know first impressions in the next days Ciao Ciao 👋

So I usually apply my fragrance first thing in the morning, which these days means often before the sun rises, given that weird heading into the shortest days and longest nights of the year in the Northern hemisphere. With that in mind, yesterday I rolled the dice and came up a little bit short in terms of my scent of the day. When I looked out the window in the morning I thought this might be a perfect day for something like Prada Homme Intense as their were grey skies and the temp was hovering nearish to freezing. However, by the time I went out to do some errands in the afternoon it ended up being sunny and in the high teens Celsius or low mid 60s Fahrenheit. It ended up being slightly mismatched for the day, especially as I got warmer and didn't need a jacket anymore. Oh well good thing. It's a lovely Iris fragrance that I actually could still smell this morning when I woke up. To keep the theme going, I decided to wear Luna carbon today, which feels like it's a safer bet, given that it could be anywhere from freezing to high teens again today. Has this happened to any of you? Any really memorable times? The weather didn't quite match your fragrance of the day?

Lattafa Asad Polar. I came across this new Asad flanker in Fragrantica. It's a fresh, aromatic and woody interpretation of the popular Asad fragrance collection. 1. Fragrance concept - Lattafa introduces Asad Polar as a fresher and lighter direction for the Asad collection. Inspired by snowy alpine mountains, it captures the contrast between icy freshness, adrenaline, calmness and controlled masculinity. Unlike previous Asad releases, which lean towards warm, dark and amber-heavy scents, Polar offers a fresh fougère-fruity character. 2. Main fragrance notes - • Top notes: Blackcurrant, mandarin, artemisia, violet leaves and nutmeg. • Middle notes: White lavender, Cashmeran and frozen pineapple. • Base notes: Fir balsam, dry amber and cedarwood. Its three signature accords are frozen pineapple, artemisia and fir balsam, creating a combination of juicy fruitiness, green aromatic freshness and cool woody depth. 3. Perfumer and inspiration - Created by IFF perfumer Paul Guerlain, who drew inspiration from his skiing experiences. The fragrance aims to capture the intensity of mountain landscapes, crisp frozen air, adrenaline, tranquillity and the feeling of being connected to nature. 4. Bottle design and launch date - • Size: 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz. • Design: Elegant ivory bottle with chrome metallic accents and the signature Asad medallion. • UAE-exclusive launch: 1 November 2026. • Global launch: 15 November 2026. Overall impression: Lattafa Asad Polar represents a new, fresher chapter in the Asad collection. It combines fruity freshness, green aromatics, lavender and dry woods to create a modern masculine fragrance. Rather than the usual dark, sweet and heavy Asad DNA, Polar appears aimed at fragrance lovers who prefer a cleaner, cooler and more refreshing scent while retaining a masculine woody character. Asad Polar is the fresh, icy and aromatic side of the Asad family, inspired by the thrill and tranquillity of the mountains. What do you think of this new flanker!?

Welcome to another edition of Weekly Fragrance News, where we explore what's happening throughout the fragrance industry beyond new bottles and advertised notes. This week, we're covering developments involving Coty, Chanel, Unilever, IFRA, fragrance technology, sustainability, and international raw-material suppliers. 📰 1. FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY NEWS COTY REPORTS A CHALLENGING QUARTER November 5, 2026 Coty, one of the world's major beauty and fragrance manufacturers, reported approximately $1.55 billion in quarterly revenue, representing a 1% decline. Its prestige division, which includes major designer-fragrance brands, also experienced a slight decline. The company continues navigating fragrance licensing changes, regional market conditions, and investments in its existing portfolio. Why this matters: Many designer fragrances are manufactured and distributed through licensing agreements. Changes in these arrangements can influence future product development, distribution, and brand strategy. A licensing change does not automatically mean existing fragrances will be reformulated or discontinued. UNILEVER INVESTS €35 MILLION IN RESEARCH November 5, 2026 Unilever announced a €35 million investment in its research and development facilities in India. The expansion focuses on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, automation, and advanced product development. Although the investment is not exclusively dedicated to perfumery, these technologies can also support the development of fragranced personal-care products. 🌸 2. DESIGNER & LUXURY FRAGRANCE NEWS CHANEL — PARIS–ST. MORITZ November 6, 2026 Chanel's holiday presentation at Harrods in London features Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-St. Moritz. The Swiss chalet-inspired installation brings together Chanel fragrance, beauty products, and exclusive holiday packaging. The event runs through November 30. This is a newly reported retail presentation, not confirmation that the fragrance itself was originally launched on November 6.

Going with Dylan blue for my birthday scent.