I can’t remember the exact age I was when my love affair with fragrances began. I have vivid memories of playing dress-up in my grandmother’s closet—and the finishing touch of every outfit ...

Promise. I hate being left out of the loop, so in the name of journalism, I tested the perfume for weeks, read/watched reviews for hours, and even compared it to some of my other favorites.

Unlike clear skin or a flawless cat eye, spritzing on one of the best perfumes you can find is an experience rather than a mere observation. Which is why I’m constantly on a quest to be the best ...

However, after taking a hiatus from citrus for years, I welcomed it back into my life as an adult in a new form: perfume. While many gravitate toward soft florals (jasmine, rose, iris), deep woods ...

We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Once seen as youthful and sickeningly sweet, the best gourmand fragrances have evolved into sophisticated, gender-inclusive scents that appeal to ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Spring is in the air and so are new fragrances to suit every mood Jackie Fields is a Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device ...

Spring is supposed to be a time of renewal, when flowers push up through the frost, green leaves appear on trees, and fragrance connoisseurs switch to new, accordingly light, verdant fragrances.

Perfume-wearers are also becoming more willing to try products from independent perfume houses, as well as brands from beyond Europe. "A decade ago, all the raw talent came from France, but there ...