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The best green and herby fragrances for the ‘plantita/tito’ in you

Sulking in isolation had most of us growing a green thumb, and we at Perfume Philippines are totally here for it! If you’re a newly converted plantita or plantito, don’t be surprised if you develop...

Brand Spotlight: CLEAN

The truth of the matter is, not everyone loves perfumes. Sensitive noses are the first to turn down a cloying scent and the last to display interest in the idea of spritzing on something new. Life’...

9 perfume storing habits that are ruining your expensive fragrances

Perfumes are finicky. Like a delicate flower, your precious fragrances need the right environment to retain their sweet-smelling allure. There is a long list of things perfumes hate, but among them...

What in the world are fragrance accords?

When was the last time you read perfume descriptions and said to yourself, “What in the world am I reading?” Fragrances can be hard to describe, so writers often resort to poetic and often highfalu...

Don't make these summer perfume application mistakes

Summer brings all sorts of challenges for perfume lovers. The hot and balmy Philippine weather can throw fragrance compositions out of whack and leave you smelling like a wet rag. This summer, don...

4 brilliantly creative ways to recycle your perfume bottles

While some perfumes just smell good, others pay equal attention to both form and function. Here at Perfume Philippines, we love an aesthetically pleasing perfume bottle. Marc Jacobs Daisy, Bvlgari ...

Take Note: Basil

Here at Perfume Philippines, basil is one of the fragrance notes we love the most. We absolutely adore its lemony and tarragon-like qualities! Though most know it as the ultimate flavor enhancer fo...

5 mindblowing facts that prove how your sense of smell is much more important than you think

Among the five senses, olfaction, or your sense of smell, gets the least respect. Sight, taste, and touch seem to deserve a higher spot in the sense tier, but the truth is, science says otherwise. ...

Brand Spotlight: Bvlgari

With a history deeply rooted in jewelry, Bvlgari is one of today’s most popular names in perfumery, and with good reason – if jewelry making requires true craftsmanship to achieve polished perfecti...

Take Note: Ambergris

Not all perfumes are made with sugar, spice, and everything nice. The sweetest smelling fragrances are sometimes crafted from the vilest of materials. Take, for example, ambergris, a precious subst...