The Scent Journal

Cardamom, saffron, dates and a cinnamon stick on a hammered copper tray

Middle Eastern Perfumes for Beginners: Where to...

New to Middle Eastern fragrance? Learn the key notes, how these scents differ from Western perfumes and easy first scents to try.

Middle Eastern Perfumes for Beginners: Where to...

New to Middle Eastern fragrance? Learn the key notes, how these scents differ from Western perfumes and easy first scents to try.

Oud wood chips on a brass burner with a thin ribbon of smoke

Oud Explained: What It Smells Like and How to W...

What is oud, why is it so loved, and what does it actually smell like? A simple guide to wearing oud fragrances, with scents to try.

Oud Explained: What It Smells Like and How to W...

What is oud, why is it so loved, and what does it actually smell like? A simple guide to wearing oud fragrances, with scents to try.

A folded cream scarf, an antique brass key and dried rose petals on a wooden table

How to Make Perfume Last Longer: 8 Practical Tips

Eight practical, no-nonsense ways to help your fragrance last, from preparing your skin to where to spray and how to store the bottle.

How to Make Perfume Last Longer: 8 Practical Tips

Eight practical, no-nonsense ways to help your fragrance last, from preparing your skin to where to spray and how to store the bottle.

Brass bowls of rose petals, sandalwood shavings and orange zest on linen

Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette vs Body Mist: ...

A plain-English guide to eau de parfum, eau de toilette and body mist: what the labels mean, how strong each one is and when to wear them.

Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette vs Body Mist: ...

A plain-English guide to eau de parfum, eau de toilette and body mist: what the labels mean, how strong each one is and when to wear them.

Fragrance test strips, dried orange slices and lavender on a marble counter

How to Choose a Perfume: A Simple Guide for Sou...

Not sure which perfume to buy? Learn the scent families, how notes work and how to choose online, with simple picks from the Dubai Scents range.

How to Choose a Perfume: A Simple Guide for Sou...

Not sure which perfume to buy? Learn the scent families, how notes work and how to choose online, with simple picks from the Dubai Scents range.