The Top 25 Perfumes Of The 21st Century… So Far
As 2024 came to an end, many of you asked if I’d compile a rundown of the best perfumes of the decade so far. I found the idea appealing —…
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As 2024 came to an end, many of you asked if I’d compile a rundown of the best perfumes of the decade so far. I found the idea appealing —…
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For more mini-reviews, please click here. Oud extrait de parfum from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (Francis Kurkdjian; 2018)* When Kurkdjian released his first Oud in 2012, he did what many perfumers…