My Perfume

There's a moment in a short promotional film for Eau De Magnolia in which Frederic Malle raises his hand into the air and mimes running a fine thread through his fingers: the scent was tweaked and reworked, he explains, until it displayed a "seamless continuation" of its central idea. It is this precision which is perhaps one of the perfume's most praise-worthy attributes: from the moment it starts to the very last stages of its drydown, it remains locked on its core concept, refusing to be tempted by any prettiness that might prompt a diversion into less relevant territories. The concept in question is, of course, the magnolia flower. As Malle rightly points out in the video, although the plant is often interpreted as a lily by perfumers, it's actually far fresher, much less cloying and markedly more citrusy, traits brought to the fore in a headspace rendition of its scent put together by the late Dr Braja Mookherjee. Using this as a starting point, Carlos Bena...

Finding a new fragrance that mixes well with your natural scent can be a daunting task. An aroma on one person may not smell the same on another, and as a result it can be difficult to make a purchase based on something you may or may not have liked that you whiffed on someone else. That's where perfume samples come in handy. Samples deliver a smaller portion of the scent you wish to try out. Using one allows you to indulge in every facet of the perfume, from the top notes to the base. And since perfumes can be very expensive, it also allows you to invest less money in a smaller quantity so you can decide if the scent samples are right for you. Furthermore, if you are not a big "perfume wearer," then you can experience the luxury that a rich and fulfilling scent can bring at an even smaller cost. Here are a few more features and benefits of using fragrance samples to find new fragrances: Strength of Perfume Samples Since fragrance samples are a great way for...