Light, then Dark: Rose Noir, made by Stockholm-based company Byredo, creates an experience of being wooed. Byredo calls it “decadent and dirty,” and even “animalistic.” The first impression is a crisp ...

IN THE MOMENTS we carve out for ourselves, there are precious items we can always be assured of feeling better for wearing. A dainty necklace passed down from a mother; a black dress worn on the first ...

With Valentine’s Day on its way, thoughts are turning to what exactly to buy your other half for the big day. If you’re stuck for ideas, a fragrance is always a good choice, especially when you manage ...

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“It’s one of the three most important natural materials for perfume,” says David Moltz, perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga. The rose’s significance dates back to 10th-century Persia, now Iran, ...

The fragrance industry isn’t immune to the fickle nature of the trend cycle, but it’s true that fads are few and far between. Rose is one of perfumery’s most enduring notes and, while it never really ...