At the recently concluded “Anahaw Bloom: Fragrance in Full Bloom” fragrance convention, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle took a closer look at the rising stars of the local perfume scene—homegrown brands that are creating world-class scents with passion and purpose. Here are three that deserve a...
If you’ve been thinking about exploring the world of perfumes for a while now, the new year is the best time to start your journey. Just like an actual adventure, you can begin little by little. When it comes to becoming a frag head or simply wanting to get new perfumes this 2025, you can...
We all know how a good perfume can lighten one’s mood. Moms will appreciate any of these fragrances for its exquisite packaging and luxe notes. It’s so hard to choose just one! d’Issey Fraiche Living in an archipelago, it’s only natural that we love the scent of the ocean. d’Issey Fraiche...
Kicking off this week’s celebration of International Fragrance Week, SM Beauty plays host to the many perfumes it houses in their store. This time, they’re all at the Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia where customers can get a sniff of their bestselling ones. At the launch last March 21,...
Smell good all day and night! We all love a good sensual whiff on our beau. What makes it “extra” is when we surprise them with new perfumes to add to their collection. Here are the latest ones that are worth giving this Valentine’s day. Artwork by Ariana Maralit Phantom Lavender and lemon...
It can be a challenging task to give your beau or even your father the best things in life on this day of hearts. So here are some ideas to get you started. Artwork by Ariana Maralit Sleek showers Aroma Sense AS9000 shower head now comes in this sleek black shade, and it also comes with black PVC...
Artwork by Ariana Maralit If there's one gift category that dads will surely appreciate, it's a good bottle (or two) of the latest perfumes to try. While most men don't think they need it and won't buy these fragrances for themselves, trust that the wives or even the children will gladly pick the...
Pride month, with all the rainbow hues, always kick off with a burst of happiness that spreads from one person to another. And luxury house Dolce & Gabbana did it so well with its release of their short videos in line with their campaign for their latest perfume, Light Blue Forever pour femme...
Imagine concocting your own signature scent, or even playing with your favorite fragrances to come up with new ones, depending on your mood? Italian luxury brand Bulgari introduces a new level of personalizing perfumes with its newest Bulgari Allegra collection. Each scent encapsulates the...
When picking out Christmas gifts in the Fragrances section of department stores, it would do well to keep in mind that if the recipient is someone in her or his 20’s or early 30’s, we should choose a fragrance that’s airy & lighter, one with a fresh outlook & disposition. Here’s a...
In the world of fashion, of rich fragrances, and luxury goods, Count Hubert de Givenchy was always a name to reckon with. Beyond the fact that such luminaries as Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis could be counted as his regular fashion clients, his fragrances were always considered...
