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We're half-way through the year, which means it's time for a list -- here's my rundown of the best perfumes of 2026, so far.

Reviews of a brand new scent from Les Indemodables (always an exciting prospect), as well as a fascinating Calice Becker creation for The Merchant Of Venice and the debut quartet from Fine Scents, featuring the talents of Jean-Claude Ellena and Dominique Ropion, amongst others.

From hell to heaven... sort of... Reviews of brand new perfumes from Christian Dior, Neela Vermeire, L'Objet and Etat Libre D'Orange

Summer is here... which means it's time for another Top 10. Here's my list of the best perfumes for the 2026 summer season -- scents that are good for the soul.

Please join me on 15th July 2026 at Harrods for an evening with Etat Libre D'Orange and perfumer Jordi Fernandez.

Don't Mind My Shoulder Pads - Top 10 Perfumes Leading The Eighties Revival

Brand new perfume reviews, including the latest from Serge Lutens, Tauer and Trudon.

Several new reviews on my Substack, including Guerlain Tabac Sahara, BDL Velvet Tonka extrait and Balmain Destin.

Reviews of lots of new releases, including the latest from Marc-Antoine Barrois (a Harrods-exclusive called B87.135), a new version of Guerlain L'Homme Ideal and the gorgeously outdoorsy Neroli Letters from Montblanc.

Two new interviews: the first with Barbara Herman (Eris) and the second with Jo Fairley (On The Scent Media).

It's fete du muguet -- the 1st of May -- which means we turn our attention to lily of the valley. Here's my review of a perfume that wonderfully captures the scent of the flowers AND marks its 50th anniversary this year: Penhaligon's Lily Of The Valley.

Two new scents from Hermes: one addition to the Jardins and one to the Hermessences. And, somewhat unexpectedly, at least one of them is proving rather contentious. In addition: four wonderful re-issues from Van Cleef & Arpels. Almost too retro to be true!

Barbara Herman and Antoine Lie have done it again! Here's my review of the new Eris Mother's Milk, as well as thoughts on the wonderful Demo Accords book by Pia Long. Plus... have H&M just made one of the best Lily Of The Valley candles of recent years??

Who says perfume can't make the world a better place? Here are my Top 10 perfumes for spring 2026 -- scents to celebrate the power and beauty of friendship.

Fig perfumes -- are you a fan? Here are my thoughts on the latest addition to the genre: Tom Ford Figue Erotique.

And here we were, thinking Tom Ford have nothing left to say about oud -- my review of the new Oud Voyager, as well as Guerlain Royal Extract III and releases from Trudon, Parle Moi De Parfum and others.

A live interview with Veronique Spoturno -- of the brand Spoturno -- as well as the legend himself, Christopher Sheldrake, creator of nearly every single Serge Lutens perfume ever made.