Fragrances & Scents.

Today I smell like vanilla parfait... A good thing? I think so. Testing out fragrances from Bahoma London takes me on some exotic trips, induces some sugar cravings, and turns Fashionising.com's offices into a swirling garden of botanicals. Designed and produced in London, I've picked out my favourite Bahoma fragrances from the seductive to the... bubblegum.

We often hear people talk about scents, about signature fragrances, about notes that bring back memories and as some might feel the sudden urge to embark in the search of a great perfume without the basic notions, rather blindfolded and with the distinct intention to base the purchase on what feels like a delightful aroma at the time: but they ought to know there’s far…

They say gifting a fragrance is like walking on a wire, the chances of impressing someone with a scent are equal to those of totally and utterly disappointing without even standing a chance. Add to the equation the pressure of impressing a man with a gift and you can easily understand why women tend to stay away from such personal and hard to get right…

You’ll never get to hear a woman complain about owning too many shoes or too many perfumes, that’s for sure. Although they care about tradition, about sticking to a routine when it comes to beauty, they also love the element of surprise and above all, they love to indulge in unique gifts that speak close to their personalities. Gifting a woman with a fragrance is…

We recently took a look at 5 fragrances men love to smell on a woman. But what in a men's scent drives women wild? We won't keep you guessing for long: here are five fragrances every man should consider stacking into his bathroom cabinet.

Few films or film series have had as much impact upon men’s fashion as James Bond. Luxury, quality goods are ingrained in the film franchise courtesy of author Ian Fleming’s penchant for the finer things in life. And while we’ve all come to accept the fact that modern Bond films are just as much about product placement as they are about action and adventure, there…

There’s always a little fanfare surrounding a Tom Ford fragrance and so there should be: they never disappoint. Newly announced is Ford’s latest men’s fragrance, titled simply Noir. Spicy and full – with notes of black pepper, nutmeg and clary sage – it has a top note of violet which is sure to add an element of surprise for a men’s fragrance. Ford calls it…

While fragrances can do much for our own confidence, our mood and our imagination, there are times when we want to dust a little scent on our wrists with the knowledge that it'll also appeal to those around us. When it comes to a woman attracting a man, certain scents float to the top of the seduction list. Here are five of our picks.

The Northern Hemisphere have already gotten our picks of the best summer perfumes, but what about those currently battling a cold snap down south? You need hot chocolates and trench coats, open fires and fragrances that linger with warmth, spice and a tough woody spirit. Here are four fragrances to get you through winter.

Dior aren’t too shabby at creating perfume advertisements. In fact you’ll note they made our list of fragrance ads that worked, but didn’t hit the top of the most controversial perfume ads list. You might add this commercial to their list of successes: cute, fun, and tapping into an era fashion has momentarily had its sights set on, namely the 1950s. It doesn’t take too…