The Odorare Circle

How to test a perfume in-store without making a mistake

Testing a perfume is about more than smelling a bottle on a piece of paper: you need to know when to try it on your skin, how many fragrances to test before losing your sense of smell, and how long...

What perfume to give a fragrance lover?

Giving a fragrance to an enthusiast is nothing like giving one to someone who only wears a single scent. The risk is not choosing the wrong fragrance, but giving a duplicate or an overly convention...

Discover niche perfumery without breaking the bank

You can discover niche perfumery without buying a full bottle: discovery sets and sample sizes exist precisely for this purpose. This article explains what they contain, what you can test with them...

How to choose your first niche perfume

Choosing a niche fragrance isn't something you can do in five minutes in front of a display. It's a four-step process: identify a fragrance family that appeals to you, test it on your skin, wait si...