Important fragrance news in a quick brief

Industry

Hilary Duff for Bath & Body Works Fruit Fusion collection: Watermelon Whirl, Tangerine Twirl, Berry Bliss and Banana Blend. Each of the 4 fragrances is sold in All Day Moisture Body Wash, Smooth & Soothe Body Cream, Perfume Mist, Lip Oil, 48H Moisturizing Body Lotion, Hand Cream & etc, $4.95 to $18.95.

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It’s Tuesday and World Chocolate Day. What fragrance are you wearing? I am home from vacation, drinking a cup of Cascadia Breakfast tea and wearing Love, Chloé from a very old sample. Reminder: on 7/10, wear a perfume with a lime note, if you have one... Read the rest of this article »

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Rosemary emits a strong aroma that ticks find repulsive. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners because it’s not only effective against ticks but also enhances your garden’s aroma and is useful in the kitchen. Plus, it’s drought-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners. — Read more in The Power of Plants in Tick Prevention (it's an old article but worth reading, there is a whole list of plants that ticks don't like).

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Perfume PosseMatching Books to Perfume Hey everyone, I hope you had a nice weekend. I’ve had a summer cold for most of the past week, so there’s been less sniffage (except for the kind that involves tissues). So let’s talk about summer reading, but with... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseMatching Books to Perfume

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Laboratorio Olfattivo In_Carnation is a brilliant example of Master Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena's extraordinary ability to communicate more with less The post Laboratorio Olfattivo In_Carnation (Jean-Claude Ellena) 2026 + flower of the gods giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

Events

I’ve been on a rose trail for years. I’ve collected roses in France, Bulgaria, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Iran and even China. From the velvety richness of classical French perfumes to the luminous transparency of contemporary compositions, the rose is one of my favorite ingredients in my palette. Now in eastern Ukraine, I cannot delight enough in the intense aromas and colors of the roses grown under the generous sun of the Donetsk region. Even at 10km from the frontline, the flowers bloom with devastating lushness. As a thank-you to everyone supporting our humanitarian work in Ukraine, I’m delighted to invite you to a special online seminar titled Rose: From Classics to Contemporary Masterpieces. During this one-hour session, we’ll explore how great rose perfumes are constructed, how rose accords have evolved over time, and what distinguishes a classical composition from a modern interpretation. I’ll discuss iconic fragrances, explain the architecture behind successful rose accords, and share practical insights from my own work as a perfumer and perfume educator. There will also be plenty of time for questions. Event Details Friday, August 7 17:00–18:00 CET / 11:00–12:00 EST Google Meet A recording will be available to all registered participants. This seminar also supports a cause that has become deeply important to me. Since April 2026, I’ve been living in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. I join the Kramatorsk Volunteer Organization run by the local volunteer

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Perfume PosseSelf-Seeding We’re about to enter heatwave number 3. Duration of two weeks, it looks like, this time. My jasmine is anarchic and I am pondering getting Chanel in to harvest the flowers. Good way to make a bit of side cash.... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseSelf-Seeding

Reviews

Brodēon Mielor is a fruit and patchouli perfume presented with a real resinous bent and the tangy breath of Tom Hidvegi’s love of pineapple The post Brodēon Mielor Review (Tom Hidvegi) + A Brodacious Giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Complex, sophisticated, lustrous and nuanced, Vrai Violette by Darren Alan Perfumes is June 2026 Perfume of the Month & merits classic status. The post Vrai Violette by Darren Alan Perfumes Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

Industry

Independent American perfumers continue to innovate, break boundaries and revolutionize the industry, not held back by corporate restraints. The post Celebrating Independent American Perfumers “July 4th America 250 Edition” appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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It’s the first weekend of July, and day 2 of the dog days of summer. Saturday is Independence Day in the US, Sunday is National Graham Cracker Day, and Monday is National Fried Chicken Day. (And coming up: Donatella on Thursday the 9th, the summer reading poll on Saturday the 11th.) We’re celebrating it all with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite fragrance for July weather, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer... Read the rest of this article »

Launches

In Brazil, nail care brand Risqué is reportedly preparing to launch a collaboration with Nestlé’s KitKat, turning the iconic chocolate wafer into a collection of scented nail polishes. The idea is not just to borrow the colors of the brand. Each polish is expected to carry a chocolate-inspired fragrance, adding a sensory layer to what could otherwise have been a simple licensed beauty drop. — Read more in KitKat Turns Its Chocolate Bars Into Chocolate-Scented Nail Polish at WeRSM.