We may not know this but a piece of clothing can have a far deeper meaning than just a cover for our skin and to protect our modesty. A symbol of longevity and good fortune, prosperity and growth, the traditional Japanese kimono offers more to the wearer than simply cloth on their back. It’s grounding, individualistic and a reminder of where we came from and who we hope to be. In fact, the kimono has a unique and extensive history worth sharing and also has become an inspiration for a scent, find out more in The Scented Kimono Photo Harry Stonhill Imagery Hajar Djouahra The first ancestors of the kimono date back to the Heian period in Japan (794-1192). Straight...

Celebrate the New Year through traditions, togetherness and perfume. Are you looking for a fragrance for the new year!

Christmas is the time for giving and a carefully chosen bottle of unique perfume is a true luxury.  It can be challenging to buy fragrance for someone else because scent is so personal.  Fortunately, the experts at niche perfumery Art de Parfum are on hand to help you negotiate the olfactory minefield this Christmas and make sure your gift is one to remember.

There are fragrances that live in a world that cross from simple scents to experiences in bottles, pulling on our desire to remember rather than banking on a wish to smell great, Encore Une Fois translates to "yet again", does it manage to pull on your memories? Let's Deep Dive. Encore opens up with a beautiful salty citrus, very oceany but less "beachy", aquatic without being blue, a tad pull of green comes from the violet and the leafy orange but make no mistake, this is about the salty tones and in that process opens up for a tad smoky, for a stronger orange vibe with a bit of sour bergamot, the petitgrain gives character with it's unique bitterness. The...

Late evenings. He is able to bring joy and seduction at the same time, mystery and challenges too. With his unique allure he is ready to captivate your emotions and almost control them. Dare for more is his whisper. Notes: pink pepper, Timur pepper, elemi, star anise, nutmeg, Atlas cedarwood, cypriol, patchouli Sillage: 8/10Longevity: 8/10Price: ££Compliments: 9/10 https://adescents.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ade.scents/ By Ade Scents - 10th September 2021