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How to choose a niche perfume for the first time
08. March 2026. ·10 min read

How to choose a niche perfume for the first time

Before you lies a world of hundreds of houses and thousands of compositions. We guide you through five questions to ask yourself.

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A conversation with Sarah Baker — perfume as film
02. March 2026. ·12 min read

A conversation with Sarah Baker — perfume as film

British perfumer Sarah Baker does not just create scents — she creates scenarios. We talked about how each composition has a leading role.

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THOO and the art of glass — bottles as sculptures
25. February 2026. ·8 min read

THOO and the art of glass — bottles as sculptures

The Italian brand THOO elevates perfumery to the level of contemporary art. Each bottle is a work of sculpture.

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Saffron — the most expensive spice in perfumery
20. February 2026. ·7 min read

Saffron — the most expensive spice in perfumery

Gram for gram, saffron is more expensive than gold. In perfumery it brings the warmth of the desert and the mystery of the East.

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A small dictionary of niche perfumery — from EDP to sillage
14. February 2026. ·9 min read

A small dictionary of niche perfumery — from EDP to sillage

Eau de parfum, eau de toilette, extrait — what does it all mean? Plus terms you will hear in every conversation.

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MDCI Parfums — guardians of classical French perfumery
07. February 2026. ·11 min read

MDCI Parfums — guardians of classical French perfumery

Maison MDCI returns perfumery to its classical era — porcelain bottles and compositions from the golden age of France.

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Mandarin is not just lemon — the citrus family
01. February 2026. ·5 min read

Mandarin is not just lemon — the citrus family

Citrus is not just freshness — it is a whole family of characters. Each brings a different emotion, a different season.

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Burgundy Oud — a deep night in a bottle
24. January 2026. ·6 min read

Burgundy Oud — a deep night in a bottle

With Burgundy Oud, Atelier Materi created a composition that looks simple but reveals layers with every passing hour.

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