Fragrance
Why everyone wants their locks to smell like Timothée Chalamet’s hair
The “skinification” of hair by the beauty industry has revived interest in hair mists and perfumes.
- by Damien Woolnough
Latest
The latest luxury fragrance trend wants to make over your car and commute
The days of cheap “new car smell” air fresheners are over. Today, people are paying up to $180 for the perfect driving scent.
- by Ruby Feneley
Margot Robbie’s new role, taking over from Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt
Success smells even sweeter for the Australian actor and producer with her latest commitment to the world of luxury.
- by Damien Woolnough
Behind this unassuming grocery store hides Sydney’s viral perfume master
Ali Jalloul has gone TikTok viral for his bespoke perfumery business, but you’ll have to walk through the aisles of milk and eggs to find it.
- by Jessica McSweeney
The designer-style shoes this perfumer likes to wear that only cost $15
Lyn Harris also talks about the special time she worked with Jane Birkin.
- by Georgie Gordon
Would you pay to smell like chloroform or cigarette butts?
Consumers are eschewing mainstream fragrances in favour of unique scents that tell a story.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
How do you start a business when somebody else owns your name? Use your nose
Following in the footsteps of other founders who have started over, beauty entrepreneur Jo Malone is striking gold a second time.
- by Damien Woolnough
Time for a fragrance update? The best luxury perfumes of 2024
From citrusy scents to something with an edge, these perfumes are perfect for a switch up.
- by Stephanie Darling
The line between gendered fragrances has blurred. Here are the best unisex perfumes
Long gone are the days of flower scents for women and musky scents for men.
- by Stephanie Darling
How to smell like King Charles: the fragrances loved by royalty
The newly crowned king’s first fragrance launches in Australia this month.
- by Damien Woolnough