Journal

Maison Francis Kurkdjian says it cannot authenticate a bottle from its lot number or from photos. Here is what it can confirm, what is still worth checking, and why a dupe is not a fake.

Chanel itself says there is one sure way to get a genuine Bleu de Chanel. Here is what that means, what the box, code, cap and price can still tell you, and which popular tells fail.

No single detail proves an Aventus is genuine, not even the batch code. Here is what Creed itself advises, the checks that carry weight, and the popular tells that fail on real bottles.

Layton’s apple-and-lavender direction or Althaïr’s vanilla focus? A practical guide to choosing your first Parfums de Marly decant.

You do not need to identify every perfume note to explain your taste. Use this four-part brief to make your next fragrance shortlist more personal.

Vanilla and tonka, or cognac and spice? A practical comparison of Vanilla Powder Extrait and Angels’ Share to help you choose your next decant.

Give each fragrance a reason to be in your rotation. A practical guide to everyday, downtime and occasion scents, with room to keep your collection small.

Explore Crystal Saffron, Dolce Melodia and Angels’ Share in Fragnatium’s September new-arrival edit. Compare their notes and choose your next perfume decant.

Learn how to test a perfume decant, compare scents over several wears, and use a simple fragrance scorecard before deciding whether to buy a full bottle.

Explore May’s freshest fragrance arrivals! Discover scents perfect for warmer weather or a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. Shop now.